The View Outside the Window

Ice on Greenbelt Lake

So it was a series of cold days in Greenbelt and I decided to get some air. And went to the lake and ice was still there.

And even the seagulls have to be careful of the ice

Tags: Ducks, Geese, seagulls

The Blue Heron at the Pond on the side of the Road – 02 Dec 2012

I was going on a Sunday drive and I drove by the pond. There were seagulls and ducks taking in the bright sun. Then suddenly, this Blue Heron flew in and landed near me! I manage to hide behind a tree and I snapped.

But then the Heron saw me and decided I was a bit to close. He took a short flight to cross the pond but not to far away.

Just far enough to be at peace and then I left to give the bird the peace.

Tags: Heron

Late Fall at Greenbelt Lake

Well it's late fall at the lake. It looks like you're seeing the colors through gold tinge glasses.

The evening light is fading and a quiet swim before its time to fly away.

A squirrel looks on as it munches a few seeds and nuts. Wondering when this particular human would go away home.

Tags: Foliage, Geese

Cloudy Flight Studies at Greenbelt Lake – 27 Oct 2012

So it was a cloudy day and I finally saw some geese maybe the last of the season if these were the migratory kind. We have both in this area. As you can see, there's a blur of activity. I would like to say I mean to do it, but that would be a fib. I think my timing is getting better though.

Fall Sunset at the Pond near Hanover Parkway – Oct 20, 2012

I begin my quest to take pictures of birds in flight. This was taken at my favorite place. I know it looks more like a water color. But I do think you get the feeling of flight.

Tags: Geese

Lost in Central Park in New York – October 16, 2012

After I went to St. Patrick's Cathedral, I decide to go Central Park one of the major green spaces in one of the most urban cities in the world!

While walking west to east in Central Park I was just letting my feet take to and fro.

So I started from the west-side and who knew there was a marathon going on

Lots of folks running and I trying to get across to the Belvedere Castle. I did figure out how to cross and I made a dash. Or what I think is a dash.

So I walked through the Shakespeare's Garden flora that would be consistent to the flora that would have been present during the Bard's time.

But I began hearing oriental music, it was man playing a wonderful string instrument which I guess is the equivalent of a cello. It was very pleasant.

Now the Belvedere Castle is an odd building it has mix moded architectural elements with very narrow internal steps much like the castles in Europe. It is the highest point in Central Park and has a weather instruments up top.

So there are a lot of turtles in the above pond, which is why it's called Turtle Pond. The turtles are more organized than the humans.

Of course there are geese.

And the horse drawn carriages…

Saint Patricks Cathedral

So I took a holiday in New York and went to Saint Patrick’s cathedral. It’s undergoing extensive renovations. So not to many shots because of the scaffolding.

October 6, 2012 – The Pond by the Side of the Road

It is a lucky place that even in a surburbian environment, we have wildlife in such unexpected places. I have to give credit to the city planners and developers that they give the residents such a wonderful gift.

These geese are the travelers that past through our area during the fall migration .

Plus the odd duck or two click through and see these flocks.

Tags: Geese, Maryland

First Fall Evening at Greenbelt Lake

So I hadn’t gone to the lake for a bit because during the summer there are just too many people and the geese go elsewhere. But it is a pretty place and the leaves are beginning to turn.