The View Outside the Window
Just wandering about …
Centennial Park in Columbia/Ellicott City
|
|
|
|
So the last Sunday in April in Centennial Park, the geese were staking out areas around the lake. Some didn’t want to share. Some were just browsing in the neighborhood. And one, well all the goose wanted was to chill out. Geese can get cranky during the brooding season. And the humans were rowing along. Click on the pix to get more.
Goose Pond at Patuxent Wildlife Refuge
The Ghost in the Forest
So you never know what you might find around your neighborhood. Sometimes you have to look hard and be ready to see ghosts!
It’s March and Spring is in the Air
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
So these snaps were taken around my home environs. The first four are from a lake/pond near Don Pablo’s on a Lenten Friday. And yes I did eat afterwards. Beauty can be anywhere if you are open to the possibilities. There was a New York Times article on Thin places where heaven and earth seem to be closer in proximity. Places that allow you to think about nothing at all but just being. To me these are my thin places.
President’s Day at Greenbelt Lake
|
|
|
|
|
|
So the day started cold and it bit cloudy. And after spending way too much time with the computer, I decided to look out the window and saw the sunshine and decided a late lunch was in order. And I took my camera and after lunch went to the lake. Geese, seagulls, and ducks were also taking in the sun and so were the humans who had some treats for the them. Geese are pushy but the pics above show their sweetness and elegance.
Geese on the Lake
So a lot of people say winter is a dull and dreary because nothing much happens. Not exactly true when you go out to the lakes and the geese are there swimming, honking, and flapping. In Greenbelt Lake, a lot of geese stop over from where they’ve been to where ever they’re going to take it easy, to much on grasses or hearing the young humans squeal in delight to see such graceful birds.
Cranky Geese at Greenbelt Lake
So I played hooky from work. It was a fine warm February day unusual for this time of year. So I went to the lake and the geese were a tad cranky. The above pic was them having a discussion.
This one wasn’t done with the argument.
But it settled down…
All in all it was a nice afternoon. Puts things in the right frame of mind.
Late Afternoon at Greenbelt Lake
So after the Patuxent River Park and a late brunch at the local Silver Diner, the sun was still out and it wasn’t too cold, so I chance the lake. The two small flocks of geese were at the lower part of the lake and the sun was beginning it’s descent so out came the gear. I quickly set up and snapped a few pics. Ok a lot. The quest continues. I do like geese they swim like swans but have attitudes with their honking and hissing when they’re cross.
Sunday Afternoon – Patuxent River Park
So it was dreary in the morning, but took a chance and brought my camera with me. Just in case it did brighten after Church. And it did so I drove to the Patuxent River Park and I have to admit I shouldn’t have attempted with less than half a tank. Because on the way I realized that it was pretty south and east from home and no gas stations. Well God protects fools and angels. Guess what I am. I got lucky. There’s a dirt road that should be driven with an SUV but I drove it with my compact. Would be a great commercial for the car company. Oh didn’t I say God protects fools and angels. So over dirt and a wood bridge and I watching my tank. So I have to go back with better shoes. Hey I’m not that stupid and I shouldn’t press the Lord too much. The snap above was a field of geese. This is a wildlife sanctuary and it’s pretty. I need to get there earlier.
A Cold, Cloudy Day at the Maryland Zoo
|
|
|
|
|
|
So I decided to drive up to the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore City. It’s a nice zoo which is often overshadowed by the National Zoo in Washington D.C. The setting is quite nice but the weather didn’t compliment its beauty. It was a cold, cloudy, grey day made the zoo more contemplative. The visitors were more hushed except for the rare squeals of children, almost like church. Which I believe made the zoo animals more pensive and contemplative. Zoos are a necessary place to keep these species alive but I wonder what the animals feel about on days like this. I know I am anthropomorphizing but still and again.
The View Outside the Window 