The Magnifying Glass
It's Bird Week at The Magnifying Glass! Head over to win cool stuff, learn about birds, and take part in The Great Backyard Bird Count. You can also read the interview I recently did with Kimberly Hosey. I promise she will make you think, laugh, and want to pick up a camera. Her photos of birds are what prompted me to contact her. I have often admired (and been a bit jealous) of her ability to capture so many amazing bird shots.
If you have been reading this blog for awhile or if you know us in person, then you know that we love birds. Which is why I get so frustrated with my lack of success in photographing them. I know that I really need to just break down and buy a telephoto lens, but I have been putting that off. Partly because of expense, but also because I worry that it will be so bulky that I wouldn't carry it with me and I'd miss the shots I wanted in the first place. Ugh. If you are like me and want to get better bird shots, read Kim's words of advice and use her images for motivation. Also, be sure to read her story about wearing a hundred black widow spiders. Trust me; read it. If you have advice regarding telephoto lenses or bird stories (or black widows, too), please share. And if you live in North America, don't forget to do the Bird Count. It starts tomorrow.
So easy, so green, and so succulent! I wish I could ship these across international borders because I love how quickly and easily these suckers grow. I wrapped these little pots in gold ribbons for the "photo shoot" but since Camille helped to plant these for her teachers, I'll see if she wants to personalize them even more with a bit of acrylic paint. Read more at The Magnifying Glass and be sure to check out the other fun gifts from nature. Are you growing or gifting anything green this holiday season?
Orange Teeth, Damselflies, Spider Webs, and so much more....I am very excited to announce that one of my favorite blogs, The Magnifying Glass, is growing and that I will be a part of that process as one of their new contributors. Ever since Stephani and Eren started the collaborative site, I have been a big fan. It fits right in with our family's never ending quest to explore and learn more about the wild and wonderful world around us. And now The Magnifying Glass is entering a new phase with the addition of some of my favorite bloggers: Dawn, Nancy, Lisa, and Annie (new to me, but after peeking at her blog, I am hooked...books+nature!). I am honored to be in such good company.
And to add to the fun, The Magnifying Glass is hosting a Photo Challenge. Head over for a visit and then head outside!
