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Morning Butterfly

By on November 8, 2012

It’s easier to get up of bed in the morning when you’ve got task to achieve, it’s just an hour time of my daily habit that makes my day refreshing to enjoy the beautiful things around me.I really believe that when a habit becomes one, you’ll really find time to do it. I don’t need to go elsewhere, the treasure is already here in our backyard, although our garden is still recovering from the storm lately.

Butterfly in the garden

Guess? It’s exciting, easy and inexpensive, it’s photography time comes next after my daily work-out. This new one is tough to photograph,wind was blowing and the flowers are shaking, I was sweating a lot following these stunning butterflies.What an effort to catch a shot, it took more than 15 minutes to succeed but the natural beauty of this butterfly will touch your senses. Got 2  images this time.

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Bird Grooming

By on October 26, 2012

To start the day the same way like humans do,the tree sparrows grouped and groomed themselves early in the morning for a cleaning session.It’s a health habit, generally,a daily routine practice that produces a clean and healthy impression for them.They clean themselves by preening their feathers with their beaks to remove the dust,pollen,ticks and fleas. Good grooming for birds is a sort of a dry cleaning spa.

Just like humans, getting the help of the beautician for manicure,pedicure,hot oil and hair re-bonding that you can relax, be clean and be beautiful.How long will it takes ? Golly! For the tree sparrows, it takes about 3 minutes for a regular basis.However, after the feathers wet from rain,it takes longer than expected, almost 3 minutes to clean them.

I’m enjoying watching their grooming movements but, I have developed a strange feeling, I feel itchy to see them scratching all over. It seems to make them cool as the days gets longer and warmer.Here’s some images on how birds clean themselves.

The physical changes before and after the bird grooming

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Numbers of  tree sparrows fluttered. Before the cleaning,they sang among the high branches of  the dried Chico tree,but, it seems they are restless and untidy.

This is how tree sparrows clean themselves.This is an itchy movement.

 

After the cleaning. Looking smart and presentable. Their feathers are shiny and well-trimmed.Because of my kind treatment to these birds,giving them feeds everyday,they became rapidly tamed.

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GRAY WAGTAIL

By on October 18, 2012

Our frequent visitor everyday; the tree sparrows and the gray wagtail birds.They come everyday for a red treat! The Manzanita tree will provide the fruit treat,a sweet red fruit that they enjoy. Being familiar with them, gave me the opportunity to get closer without using blinds to deceive them.It was just a natural thing with their free will  to get in touch with me closer than expected. It seems, they are already used to my presence everyday but, what irritates me most is the noisy sound they produced,It sounds like a rattle shaking with hard stones inside. It was really very annoying and, disturbing to the brain. Despite these things going on around, I will consider to get  some few shots today. I was inside the bedroom photographing through the window for a close range. I was even fascinated with the outcome of the close-up shots.It was natural in color.This is the good thing of being familiar with the birds behavior and activities. I don’t need to trail their time and location,they are very near to my sight. Gray wagtail bird is one of the most common bird in the Philippines. It is distinguished by his gray color and the long tail that wags. Just a few close-up shots!

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STRIKING SUN RAY THROUGH THE FLOWER

By on October 16, 2012

Flashing of the sunlight

How wonderful to see the brilliant lights of the morning sun.The light of the day has different amount of colors. Major colors when mixed together, blending into each other such as; yellow, red, orange, violet, indigo and blue. It produces vibrant and vivid colors especially when it strikes into an object. Check the images taken lately, Observe the sun ray striking the flowers. The flowers absorbs the light and it came out to be gorgeous especially when the colors are separated just like the color blending of the rainbow.Although, the orange and violet colors are more visible compared with the other colors. Check my next post for more striking sun rays.

 

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SKY CLOUDS

By on August 29, 2012

Have you ever dream of beautiful clouds in the sky? It shows reality to these image, isn’t it? It seems everywhere, people seemed to be looking up here because it was a quiet a unique display. Unbelievable formation. Sometimes, the sky is clear and less clouds to cover the sky. However, most of the time, white clouds exhibits different kinds of formation, just like these.

 

 

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UNINSPIRING WEATHER

By on August 2, 2012

The news on weather forecast has been uninspiring;windy with scattered thunderstorms. It rained continously for 3 days now.The ground is slippery wet and moist and sky has transformed into total darkness,the loud thunder throughout. Obviously, I can’t practice photography and can’t go to any outdoor activities. About my favorite photography subjects;  honeybees, butterflies, dragonflies and the birds. I haven’t seen any yet.How are they doing now?Where are they hiding to shelter themselves?I’m missing them.I will catch some weekends when it’s sunny and bright. For now, I will just settle to indoor activities or just online.I hope there will be improvement tomorrow. I have always look forward to a clear and bright sky! Rain,rain, go away. Come again,another day!

 

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FAIRY MOTH

By on July 31, 2012

I’m about to discover something new and totally unexpected.I’ve found a stunning night flyer,’‘Fairy moth” inside the house. What a beautiful creature! It really looks like a real fairy, and not even a fairy tale.This is more amazing than I’ve ever dreamed. Although,I haven’t seen a real fairy yet. I stared in disbelief and I couldn’t stop laughing to see this picture. It looks like She’s wearing a very glamorous designer coat and skirt looks like a wrapped around raffles and lace with glittering beads on it.An outfit of my taste. How sexy to see this moth wearing a see thru blouse.The body statistics seems perfect that you can even see the body through.I’ve been longing to see a real fairy and I was very happy to see just like a real one to my own photography.It was a  ”Dream comes true ” and mysterious. These fairy moth is floating and I feel charmed by these insect.Attracted by the night lights and moth can easily sneaks  inside through the window or doorway. It was really hard to get a sharp image at midnight, these moth is little and movable, flying around crossing the light beam. Nevermind, these night creature gave me the most interesting subject of the night.

Dear fairy,

How can I ever thank you enough for these wonderful scene? You are different from all the other moths. I loved that flashy outfit shining like a star of the night. I’m envy to see your good vital statistics. It was sexy!Thanks for these lovely photos.

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 Floating fairy moth. My macro shot.

Is this my fairy godmother? It was a striking features of a real fairy.

These image looks like a real floating fairy. But, how safe is our home now? With insects inside the house,it’s good to learn about it so, sickness can be prevented and controlled. I’m just truly aware. Otherwise, It’s better to keep them out.It might lead to some problems.

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BEAUTIFUL MOTH

By on July 29, 2012

Meet the night flyers. Compared to a butterfly, moth are very active at night. This is the reason why, they are called,”night flyers.”  Butterflies fly around during the day.I took this shot just  an hour ago. I found this moth hanging on the leaf of an orchid this morning. How beautiful! I think, this is a rare kind, the color and design of the wings is completely attractive. The wings pattern looks like an animal fur, a leopard skin design.Despite the color dullness, still makes it more stunning for the moth!

 

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HONEYBEE FACE

By on July 27, 2012

How does a honeybee face look like? It looks like these. I don’t expect to see a horrible face. I found it to be a spooky one. How horrible! I was shocked to view these photos I took a week ago.Not a monster from outer space, but, a bit of it. Never mind, as long as they pollinate the flowers. View more images of honeybee face. You’ll be shocked to see how it looks like!

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Garden Visitors: Tree Sparrows

By on June 21, 2012

What a beautiful morning surprise! Large flock of birds continously chirping at my window this morning. I look out and saw the tree sparrows. Immediately, I went outside without delay with camera on hand. Because of excitement, I didn’t wait any longer to watch them. I keep still in one corner pausing quietly and moved closer to get a good view. I don’t see any available hides beside me but, I was able to photographed the birds before they disappeared in seconds.

The Tree sparrows, a very similar and most common species of bird.A greyish-brown in colour and feathers appeared to white,black and brown combination.They look stunning with the bright blue sky at the background. They all sat on an old branch of a  Chico tree. They are active grooming exclusively in the morning.Though I hear sparrows chirping outside every morning, This is my first time to see them all together.A little bit close-up,You can see them sitting comfortably while grooming  with more detail.What a great number!

I was even amazed to see them cleaning their feathers, spreading their wings, lifting to the right and left direction. Some hiding their heads and scratched all over. I guess, It’s a daily morning grooming. I have enjoyed watching them cleaning everything.

I love the higher pitch sound of the tree sparrows,but it’s just like music to my ear. Bird watching is really exciting!I don’t need to head off  watching the birds in some areas. My own garden provides the natural environment for the birds to come.

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