… Spring is construction time for those feathered friends whose nest did not survive the year and these nests are either constructed or repaired twig by twig … and the great egret above is carrying one such small branch back to the construction site. Nothing good comes easy in this life and all we need to do is look around us at the enormous effort creatures everywhere put into their lives.
Below the daily search for food is on display as the paths of a great egret and a snowy egret cross in the very shallow waters of a bay on the north end of Lake Pleasant … no work, no food.

A beautiful weekend … time spent with friends and a special treat with lunch at T Cook’s in the Royal Palms Resort this afternoon … five star dining and ambiance. If you make a reservation request either Megan or Kim to be your server!
Into a new week and time for a little rest before I continue the day. Keep breathing and smile … what a privilege to be here and share the beauty that is life!
Cheers,
Ted
I ask no odds of any man,
I am not one that follies sway.
I am the source of my rewards,
I do my work each day.
The fruit of trees, the grain of fields,
Wherever use and beauty lurk—
The good of all the world belongs
To him who does his work.
It matters not if rich or poor.
This is the future’s great command,
Who does not work shall cease to eat;
Upon this rock I stand.
Though work bring naught of power
nor wealth.
Spare me from want of common needs,
And give a share of manly health,
A few good friends of honest deeds;
And till death’s peaceful slumber nears
A life of undishonored years.
Work by Max Ehrmann
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The easiest way to reach Mr. Grussing is by email: ted@tedgrussing.com
In addition to sales of photographs already taken Ted does special shoots for patrons on request and also does air-to-air photography for those who want photographs of their airplanes in flight. All special photographic sessions are billed on an hourly basis.
Ted also does one-on-one workshops for those interested in learning the techniques he uses. By special arrangement Ted will do one-on-one aerial photography workshops which will include actual photo sessions in the air.
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