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Young Squivino Discovers The Power Of An Oak

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Away from its birth nest for the very first time, With translucent tail held high in the balance position,  Young Squivino carefully walks along a branch, Awake in the world For the very first time.

A Fountain of Clouds

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Every now and then our brave photographer comes across a truly amazing sight, and today we are blessed by the birth of a rainbow. Rainbow Fountain Full of Clouds    

Everybody Needs An Occasional Nap

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Squiva  does   have relatives.   Nevertheless, in this contemporary world of the single family Dwelling Den, Squiva's family is scattered all over the park.  Grand Squiva lives more or less alone now, in an empty family nest.    After years of practice, Grand Squiva begins to blend more and more with the local milieu.   When speed and agility wane, then camouflage steps in. Grand Squiva on the way to a nap. .

Ciudad de Oro

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It’s around here somewhere, I am sure I saw it once on a lost horizon Born of chalice gold with a sheen like sun-tipped starlight.   Reservoir, late spring

Junk Food For Everyone!

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Why try to remember where I put all those nuts eons ago, when I can order potato chips from any human-access hole cover?

A Newly Forged Flower

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I stumbled a little I turned around  I almost tripped  On UpsideDown! Newly Forged Upside Down flower by the South Reservoir blockhouse, Central Park

Curly Winter Grasses

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I'm a happy bush, just look at me I'm up, I'm curled, I'm orderly. The blizzards came, the blizzards went And I'm still here, ubowed, unbent. So wherever you are and whatever may be When things get tricky just think of me! Conservancy Gardens in Winter, Central Park

Chrysanthemum Bee & Me

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In my inner space I resonate, buzzing symbiotically, snuggling up in yellow pollen, resting my wings in lavender petals.  

The Chase Is On!

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No more needs to be said....

Find the Happy Bee (caution! It could be outside the usual frame)

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Is there anything more soothing than a bush full of flowers?

In the Shadow of Water Lilies

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I'd like to be underwater again to swim in the shadow of lilies I like that purple one over there, with the crinkly leaves and the curled up sun, And shadows weaving the roots

Pale Lady of the Secret Garden Returns

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Oh, it's great to return to my home all clean, but Where is my dubious, shady patine? It's great to be back in my pond alright, but Where are the greens and the darks and the light? Where are the dabbles and dribbles and tears, Engraved in my gossamer over the years? I'll start over, I guess, and in no time at all I'll be dripping and messy and ready for fall! Our beautiful lady of the secret waters--returned after being scrubbed

Rescue Mission

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One moment ago, this lampost was teetering on the brink! This happens every now and then, when conditions are aligned. Fortunately for all of us, a bevy of blossoms were floating nearby and came to the rescue just in time!. Secret Garden, Central Park

Brave Buds

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Sweet green bud wrapped tight as a new umbrella sneaking out from winter covers betting its life on another spring.

Gossip!

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I don't know what it is, I never saw it before!  Maybe it's one of those dangerous immigrant things from over there! Oh well, it is kind of cute. Let's wait a while, and see.

Meet our new friend Ripple!

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So far we don't know too much about Ripple,  but here's how we met....... I was happening to glance to my left on the way up 5th avenue, when my pointless progress was arrested by an insistent and very demanding TWEET. I turned around, and there was the unmistakable puffy, tweety, happy presence of Ounce. Ounce hopped and tweeted, and off we went up 5th Avenue and into the Park near the Harlem Meer. I thought Ounce was after a favorite bathing bowl, but it’s too early for fountains. Before I knew it, Ounce was tweeting and fluffing and hopping, and who floated over but Ripple! Ounce introduced us, and off they went for a ride on the Meer! I tried to get a photo, but Ounce kept moving around, and then there was the glare of the sun. I can’t tell you how much fresh air can be packed into a walk. Ounce on 5th Avenue Ripple floats in the Harlem Meer

Apple Harvest Time Along the Reservoir

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I was stuck on a limb on the upper east side, I haven't a clue how I got there! I was hungry and cold and I needed a nap, I was lonely and full of despair. I was inching along in the best way I could, but I haven't got feet, and I slipped on the wood! I am fortunate, though, I fell onto this hole! So, I ate and I ate, and I'm gaining some weight, I am warm, I feel great, all I need is a mate! I am ready nourish my soul! Along the East Side of the Reservoir, Central Park

The Rainbow Fountain, Conservancy Garden, Central Park

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Our graceful Rainbow plays for a moment in the Italian Garden Fountain. As you can see, Rainbow is already vanishing back into its transparent spirit home. Fortunately, our brave photographer arrived just in time! A fall afternoon in the Italian Garden

The Power of a Silhouette

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Feel your toes grip the wet sand Inhale the Ocean listen! The gulls are playing. Mission for the Day 1. In today's travels, isolate a small silhouette .  (it should be a ways away, or we can be grabbed by the   nearest 'Q' . ) 2. Pause awhile, and let a blessed, unused memory flood your senses.   3. Breathe deeply. 4. Smile.

The Gold of Life

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What will happen to my soul when you are gone? Will I tack it to a wall in a makeshift frame? Reservoir, late evening in July