Eggplant.place

1y

Deciding if you should check on the developing omnishambles or go back to bed and pretend it’s not happening like….

A blue headed rainbow lorikeet bird sticks their head out of a tree hollow

272d

Can you hear the beautiful song?
A Robin bird sits in a green elderberry bush and sings a beautiful song for you.

Robin bird in an elder bush acrylic painting - https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-bird-in-an-elder-bush-karen-kaspar.html

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Robin bird in an elder bush is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A cute redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - sits on a branch in an elder bush and sings a beautiful song for you. It is surrounded by the fresh green foliage of the bush. The orange-red breast of the songbird shines out from the different shades of green in the background.
With its song, the bird enchants the bird lover and the gardener in the spring and summer garden.

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Save the date for the 2nd Annual Adirondack Black Birders Week Celebration! May 30, 2026 at John Brown Farm State Historic Site, Lake Placid and Wild Center, Tupper Lake with special guest, Dr. J. Drew Lanham! https://sites.google.com/adirondack.org/adk-black-birders-event-2026/home
#BlackBirders #birding #BlackBirdersWeek #NewYork #AdirondackPark #AdirondackMountains #Adirondacks

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Good morning. ☕☕☕

13 May 2025

Hopefully, today is a yardwork day. I tend to put things off whenever I feel like it, but the ever-growing grass serves as a reminder that I need to take action—kind of like my cluttered desktop. For weeks, I've been telling myself I need to clear it off, yet I let things stay there simply as reminders that each item requires attention. You see how that works, right? Then there's the water bottle in the corner—I have no idea why it's there, but it's been sitting for a while. A mystery not worth solving. I also need to vacuum my office floor. The Roomba comes through every morning, but lately, it just seems to shuffle things around.

"Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill." — Christopher Parker

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #morning #landscape #procrastination

Notice things.

Sometimes, when I'm out walking, I spot something and snap a picture. Unlike the days of film, there’s no cost to taking the shot—even if it seems unremarkable at the time. But later, as I sift through the photos, I notice details I overlooked. When I took this particular shot, I focused on the birds without really seeing the forest around them. I’m not sure what species they are, but I’d guess they belong to the local pigeon battalion.

"This image beautifully captures a forest scene during autumn, with trees displaying a mix of golden yellow and green foliage. The sky is a vibrant blue with a few wispy clouds drifting across it. Adding an element of movement to the tranquil landscape, several birds are seen soaring high above the treetops. The framing includes branches on both sides, creating a natural border that enhances the depth of the scene. The contrast between the rich autumn colors and the crisp sky makes this an eye-catching photograph, highlighting both the serenity and liveliness of nature." - Copilot

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I just came back from a great birding trip to South Eastern Arizona where I saw many new birds. This Gambel's Quail is no. 1,000 on my life list 😃 #birds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birding #Arizona #quail

Gambel's Quail with its characteristic topknot looking at you sideways.

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1y

#silentsunday #birds #birding #birdwatching

Three downy goslings follow their goose parent in reflective water. Ripples form as they paddle forward in sunshine.

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1y

A California Scrub-Jay from yesterday (Sunday) working at a plum it picked, steadied then dropped.

#Birds #Birding #fruit

A California Scrub-Jay with a purple plum pinned on a horizontal branch with its left claw.

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1y

a glance of an eye
hidden in a field of reed
glimmer of comfort

#haiku

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Visiting the local patch this evening to find some inner peace. Sat down the edge of a field of reed, watching some bumblebees. Looking up I met de eye of a female reed bunting, calmly sitting in the reed.

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1y

Legs

One last look at the Black-necked Stilt.

#birds #birding #nature #shorbs

Stilt standing in shallow light blue colored water with a few green shoots scattered around. Black head(except for a white spot above the eye) wings and back with a white neck and underside. Long legs seem to grow even longer with the mirror image reflection.

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1y

Thank you to an art lover from Scherpenzeel, the Netherlands, for purchasing a canvas print of my

Robin portrait - handmade acrylic painting
---> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Rotkehlchen-Portraet-Acrylgemaelde-quadratisch/1153524

May it fill your heart and home with joy!

#thankyou #sale #art #painting #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #cute #animals #handmade #robin #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #MastodonArt #creativeToots #BuyIntoArt

Robin portrait is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. This portrait of a redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - is painted on a loose abstract background in vibrant orange.

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1y

Great-tailed Grackle in Echo Park lake.
#nature #photo #photography #birds #grackle #birders #LARiver #birdwatchers #birding #California #LosAngeles #birdphoto #birdwatching #GriffithPark #DailyBird #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #naturephotos #LAWildlife

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1y

From my collection of hand painted portraits of robins - Robin in colors.
Have a great weekend!

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Robin in Colors is a hand-painted watercolour painting in portrait format by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A European Robin stands amidst splashes of vibrant colors on a plain creamy white background. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts beautifully with its darker feathers.. The colours of the plumage are repeated in the splashes of colour in the abstract background. The songbird looks in a friendly manner towards the viewer.

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Finished just in time for today's World Sparrow Day...

Friendly sparrows on a branch part one - hand-painted watercolor painting
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Friendly Sparrows on a Branch Part One is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

A delicate watercolor painting depicts a male sparrow sitting on a branch and looking cheerfully to the right. The background features an abstract design with vibrant splashes of pink, orange and blue, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere. The bright colors accentuate the sparrows plumage and highlight the birds delicate features.

Perhaps the songbird is perched in a garden, in a tree with bright blossoms in spring, or against a colourful sky in the morning or evening. Or is the colourful foliage of the trees already glowing in the background in autumn? Perhaps the bird lives in the city, whose vibrant colours shine in the background.
The abstraction leaves room for your own interpretation.

This painting is part of my small series of three watercolors, each depicting a sparrow on a branch against a colorful background.

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My cute little Blue Tit wishes you a lovely day!

Little Blue Tit on a Branch - handmade watercolor painting
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‘Little Blue Tit on a Branch’ is a portrait-format watercolor painting hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A little blue tit sits on a thin branch, looking to the right. Its blue and yellow plumage is reflected in the soft green tones of the abstract background.
Blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) are welcome visitors to the bird feeder and in my garden. I love watching them and they are always a welcome subject for new paintings.

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First spring goslings have arrived

#birds #birding #birdwatching

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Which one is your favorite
- one, two or three?

Sparrow meeting - three acrylic paintings

#sparrow #sperling #MastoArt #art #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #cute #animals #handmade

A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage is sitting on a slender branch. The bird is looking to the right. The delicate feathers of the small bird are painted in various shades of brown with loose, gentle brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones.
Sparrow meeting part one is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

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A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage sits on a slender branch. The cute little bird is looking to the right. The delicate feathers of the little bird are painted in different shades of brown with loose, soft brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones.
Sparrow meeting part two is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

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A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage is sitting on a slender branch. The bird is looking to the left. The delicate feathers of the small bird are painted in various shades of brown with loose, gentle brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones.
Sparrow meeting part three is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

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Was es wohl wichtiges zu besprechen gibt bei dieser Versammlung von Schwalben?

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#Schwalben #MastoArt #art #AYearForArt #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #watercolor #watercolour #BuyIntoArt #birds #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #animals #monochrome #silhouette #swallow #aquarelle #aquarell #blue

Versammlung von Schwalben ist ein Aquarellgemälde im Querformat gemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar. Vor einem blauen Himmel mit weißen Wölkchen haben sich auf drei Stromleitungen Schwalben versammelt. Die Silhouetten der Vögel in dunklem Indigoblau heben sich deutlich gegen den Himmel ab. Einige der Schwalben sitzen auf den Leitungen und scheinen ein Schwätzchen zu halten. Andere fliegen gerade heran, um an der Versammlung teilzunehmen. Andere sind schon beim Abflug.

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Today I listened to a great bird appreciation book, The Private Lives of Public Birds by Jack Gedney. It's a collection of reflective essays about common birds of California and how to be more attentive to them. There was a fair bit of overlap with my Arizona bird friends, but even when it was a bird I didn't know, it was worth it to hear the author's experience of the bird. I heartily recommend this book.

#birding #birds #books @bookstodon

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#Introduction time!

My name is Thomas, but some folks call me Gull. I'm in my late thirties, and I exist in the #Vancouver area. I was born and raised here in #Canada . I'm somewhat of an introvert and minimalist. I avoid people and things, but don't worry, I'm friendly!

I post nice photos or random thoughts. I avoid doomposting or doomboosting. This is my second account, by the way.

Here are some relevant interests! #Birding #Hiking #Photography #Cooking #CraftBeer #RhythmGaming .

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Last night we saw a fairly large bird on the fence that we couldn't identify, and only caught a blurry photo of it. After asking around, it seems it may have been an osprey! Now I'm impatient for it to come back so we can get a better look/photo.

#maine #birds #birding #osprey

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For all bird lovers:
Check out my bird paintings collection there --> https://www.artheroes.de/de/sammlung/Voegel/151394/73455

Psst....
Art Heroes / Werk aan de Muur offers 10% discount - Pentecost Sale - this weekend!

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Collage of nine colorful bird paintings by Karen Kaspar

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Good morning. ☕☕☕

30 May 2026

I remember when telephones with push‑buttons started showing up. They looked so modern, so futuristic, like something out of a science‑fiction movie. If you had one sitting on your desk, you must have been somebody — even though, at first, they didn’t really do anything the old rotary phones couldn’t do. I still wonder why we started with a dial instead of buttons in the first place. I don’t wonder long, though. It had to be whatever the technology of the time could manage.

When I was a small child living with my grandparents — my parents were off at the Great Lakes while my dad went through Navy training — I had to memorize their phone number. To this day, it still doesn’t make sense to me. It was “Sycamore 5‑2453.” Try dialing that into a phone today. There have been a few changes since then.

And isn’t it funny that after all these years, after all the technical leaps that led to the cell phones we carry in our back pockets, we still say we’re “dialing” a number? I’m sure plenty of young people don’t even know what that means. I’ve seen clips online where teenagers are handed an old rotary phone and look as confused as I’d be if someone handed me a crank‑and‑jar churn. I wouldn’t know its purpose, let alone how to use it.

Makes you wonder what the next fifty years will bring. I’m certain of one thing: nobody will be running down to the telegraph office. And someday, even cell phones will go the way of buggy whips.

“We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us.” — Marshall McLuhan

“Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.” — Doug Larson

“If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less.” — General Eric Shinseki

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #morning #technology #telephones #dial