Sunday, May 26, 2013

A Sabbath Joy ~




I was so excited to see this
sweet little Scarlet Tanager at the
bird feeder as they usually remain in the
woods where you might see a flash of red now and then.
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"Again I resume the long lesson:
 how small a thing can be pleasing, how little in 
this hard world it takes to satisfy the mind
and bring it to its rest
.”
Wendell Berry, Sabbaths

24 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

He is BEAUTIFUL, and on Memorial Day weekend as well. Thanks so much for sharing, I have never seen a real one.

Dea Moore said...

He (or she??) couldn't resist coming out of the woods to partake in the generous hospitality being offered. What a special blessing to capture this beauty.

S. Etole said...

Dea, it is a male. The females are a yellowish/green color.

Marcie said...

What an absolutely beautiful bird. Gorgeous capture!!!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I can't count the times i have read in a book, the flash of a scarlet tanager in the woods. i have never seen one and this guy is just gorgeous. the color is magnificent. thanks for sharing him with us

Anonymous said...

What a blessing to behold such beauty and to capture a photo to share with us.

Maureen said...

How you managed to capture such intense color I don't know. Beautiful photos of a gorgeous bird.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Oh my goodness! What a beautiful bird. I have only seen one at the very top of a large tree and that was years ago.

Anonymous said...

What a treat to see this beauty!!
xo Catherine

Anonymous said...

this is a pleasure

Joan Elizabeth said...

Wonderful. At this time of year I watch and hope to see a flash of red from the Red Robin. There is nothing like red for putting on a show.

rjerdee said...

Rare and exciting!

Beth said...

Wow! What a beauty!:>)

Susan said...

Oh my, what a beautiful bird. Aren't Gods creations wonderful!

Reena said...

Oh my goodness, he is so gorgeous! Lucky you. I've yet to see one!

Debbie said...

WoW, what a gorgeous bird and beautiful images!! What an exciting sighting!!

Jewels said...

What a gift to see that up so close! Love them.

Valerie Kamikubo said...

Wow! That's a beautiful bird!

Patricia said...

Oh, I love that quote! The beauty of your photography always captures my eye... and your quotes capture my ears! = )

Lisa Gordon said...

I have never seen one of these.
What a gorgeous bird!!

Lucille said...

I have never heard of these. What a vivid scarlet and what a sweet face. He looks like a cartoon bird.

Christine said...

Oh, that color. Indeed, Susan, a moment from God. I'm so blessed to share in these moments with you and others. Straight from God, it always feels like. He creates the opportunity and then prompts you to capture His glory, like in that sunset below. You are a faithful servant, Susan! Thank you.

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

The only colorful birds we see round here are the cardinals. These are a delight.

caryjo said...

What a blessing you had, the timing perfect.

Made me rejoice right along with you... even though I'm later than you. Hope I can see it again when visiting next week.