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Most of you know that I have been consumed with taking photos since I bought funningforrest. old camera.  “The Beast” has been a great tool and often captures what I want when I point and press the shutter button.  Here are some of my shots since November 2023 (the month I received the camera.)

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male Bald Eagle at Sardis Lake Dec. 2023
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American Kestrel Jan. 2024 Taylor, MS.
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Ice crystal rainbow in a cloud Jan. 15 2024

I wanted to capture odd poses by animals and the camera allows that.  Here are some other shots.

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Great Blue Heron launching for flight Dec. 2023 Sardis Lake, MS.
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Bonaparte’s Gulls at Grenada, MS. Jan. 2024
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Eastern Phoebe at Noxubee, MS. Jan. 2024
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last full moon of the year Dec. 2023
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Cormorant on Cypress snag in the fog Noxubee, MS. Jan. 2024
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male Belted Kingfisher Noxubee, MS. Jan. 2024
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Pond Cooter reflecting Noxubee, MS. Dec. 2023
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Ladybug on a stump Grenada, MS. Jan. 2024

I don’t have a lot to say these days.  Winter is a quiet time for me.  But my other senses are heightened and preparing for spring.

What new thing is directing your interests?