Here and Now
Life has been rather hectic of late, so it was with great pleasure that I put the brakes on yesterday morning, if only momentarily, to capture these images. 
With my attention trained on the birds congregating around my backyard fountain I completely forgot about my hurry to get to wherever it was I was going. Instead, I sat transfixed, as the bird’s chirping intensified.
Though certainly not a tropical setting, the scene in my yard reminded me of the talking mynah birds in Aldous Huxley’s final novel, Island. The birds repeatedly screeched out a simple but profound proclamation that I’ll leave you with on this beautiful Friday:
“Attention, attention, Here and now, here and now.”
Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Hope you find countless reasons to smile!
xo—
~M
Such spectacular photography! Mother Nature at her finest! Plus the beautiful quote. . .a wonderful way to start the day! Thank you!
Thanks, friend! Enjoy this beautiful day!
A great reminder to stay in the present moments of life… Wonderful images..
Merci
You’ll never believe this but I did the exact same thing yesterday sitting in Central Park watching the ducks bathe themselves! Taking time with nature is THE best way to reflect and soak it in. Bravo for finding right in your backyard. Have a wonderful weekend!
Great minds, right
The next time I’m in NYC I will look for you in the park 
Great post. Love the pictures
Thanks, Joan. Much appreciated!
I’d have a difficult time pulling myself away from such a lovely scene. Thank you for sharing a part of your day!
Beautiful photos!
Hope you have a very wonderful weekend!
Thanks Jeannie! You do the same!
I have to admit I was cursing the song birds this morning at 6am on a saturday singing outside my window after a long week, but these pictures have realigned my love for nature
Gorgeous …..what kind of camera do you use?
Cynthia Doggrell
Sent from my iPad
Thanks so much! I use an assortment of cameras, but my favorite right now is my Canon EOS 60D.