Sunday, February 24, 2013

Taking Wing ~


"Use what talents you possess:
the woods would be very silent if
no birds sang there except those that sang best."
Henry Van Dyke
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29 comments:

Carol Garvin said...

Such lovely photos, Susan... and a very appropriate quotation in light of a recent sermon I heard! How often we feel we have little to contribute in contrasts to the 'greats' around us.

Debbie said...

oh i love this verse, how true!!

beautiful images!! i hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

Nava said...

I appreciate your thoughts here and on my post too. Inspirational---thank you!

Beth said...

I love how you've caught the fluttering of the birds' wings.
The quote has a message for all of us, but it's speaking to me esp. this evening. Thank you. :>)

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful pictures. The Redpolls are so cute.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my, these are wonderful!!! Do you know what the one with the red on his head is? Some kind of sparrow?

Susan said...

Susan, these images are amazing! We should all sing! Whether we're any good or not! Does the soul good!

Anonymous said...

we can learn a lot from birds...

Elizabeth Dianne said...

I love this quote and the pictures are incredible

ju-north said...

Fabulous photos and quote!

Tracy said...

You have the most beautiful way of pairing images and words, Susan... always a joy to see! :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

MadSnapper n Beau said...

i enlarged these photos and they are AWESOME... so are the words and i like the fonts, you are so talented.

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

So true about the birds...and such pretty photos too

Vicky said...

Such great capture of motion without blurring all the details... so in awe of all you accomplish with your camera. This quote is truly speaking to me today- thank you for the encouragement I garner from it! Blessings on your week Susan!

joyce said...

You're such a great "bird" photographer!. And, had to laugh at Callie's antics a few posts ago.

Lisa Gordon said...

Wonderful photographs, Susan, and I love how you've presented them here.

rjerdee said...

A comforting thought!

Jennifer Richardson said...

i actually REALLY needed to read this
at just this moment.
you have such a way about you
....such a whisper from God's heart,
you are:)
thank you,
Jennifer

Unknown said...

So true.. What great photos. Nice capture my friend.

Hugs~

caryjo said...

Love it. The colors fit in so beautifully with your surrounding colors, too. Of course. [You're so good at that!]

Bless you.

Anonymous said...

So many joyful birds!
xo Catherine

Linda said...

I've been hearing this message a lot in recent weeks Susan, but never more beautifully then here. Thank you.

Anita Johnson said...

Such inspiration! have a great day!

Anonymous said...

How up lifting....Everyone has gifts. Always trying to teach that to kids, especially difficult when society tries to define and pigeon hole.
Andie

Connie Smiley said...

Love those wings in motion, and what an encouraging quote that is!

Dolly @Soulstops said...

so lovely and encouraging...thank you, Susan :)

beth said...

love these bird photos and the quote is so perfect !

SimplyDarlene said...

my new favorite (of course I have one each week!)...

what a terrifical reminder!

blessings.

cristie said...

i must find this bird feeder. xox