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What birds, cats, and other amazing critters have taught me about life – through the camera lens.

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Purple Gallinule keeps his balance

A dream of happiness and vision of hope

September 11, 2013by Reen 1 Comment

My friend Inge Sengelmann is a wise woman and gifted psychotherapist. Recently, she posted this on Facebook:  Simple advice. Live in the now. One foot in the past and one […]

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Bird Lessons, Bird Photography, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tricolored Heron looking for dinner.

Hello, your life is waiting!

August 27, 2013by Reen 6 Comments

Most people go through life thinking, ‘I’ll show up and kick some ass when I’m bullet-proof and perfect.’ I was zoning out in my car listening to NPR’s Ted Radio […]

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Bird Photography, Florida Wildlife, Inspiration, Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife Photography
Injured roseate spoonbill in Flamingo Gardens aviary.

Broken Wings and a Bird Named Red

August 20, 2013by Reen 1 Comment

I’ve always been a sucker for strays, and nothing tears at my heart like a wounded animal. You can keep your fancy pedigree dogs, your trendy cat breeds du jour […]

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Bird Lessons, Bird Photography, Florida Wildlife, Inspiration
Walter the pelican takes at Flamingo Gardens.

Proud to Be You

August 12, 2013by Reen 2 Comments

There’s a fine line between pride and vanity. There’s nothing beautiful about vanity – it reeks of a self-absorption and an underlying insecurity. But personal pride stems from healthy self-esteem and […]

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Bird Lessons, Bird Photography, Cat Wisdom, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Black bellied whistling ducks

The Gift of Friendship

August 3, 2013by Reen 6 Comments

Where would we be without our friends? Now I’m not talking about the casual, light relationships we develop from shared situations and interests – our friends at the gym…at work… […]

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Bird Photography, Florida Wildlife, Inspiration, Photography, Wildlife Photography
Mottled duckling

The Odd Man Out

July 29, 2013by Reen Leave a comment

This quote from the brilliant but tortured Irish playwright/poet Oscar Wilde is one of my favorites: Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. And the birds sometimes remind me. Last […]

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Bird Photography, Inspiration, Uncategorized, Wildlife Photography

You Are Powerful Beyond Measure!

July 20, 2013by Reen 4 Comments

I feel a special affinity with the Least Bittern. This guy is often described as “elusive”, and his camouflage and furtive behaviour make him one of the toughest birds to spot […]

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Bird Lessons, Bird Photography, Inspiration, Uncategorized

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