Reflections in Paradise

March 26, 2017

Longboat Key Florida is quiet all the time. There is water, sand, sun, moon, stars, birds, dolphins, and various other wildlife. On occasion there are people. I like it that way, primarily uninhabited. I think others like it that way too!

Things are so still on Longboat Key that you can even see the full reflection of the moon on the water over the bay.

Nature always entertains, is never boring, and performs even when there is not an audience.

Reflections

Throughout the four mile drive/walk of the wildlife refuge, birds congregate in hidden places. They are not just creatures that fly and fish, they embody symbols of life in such intricate ways. At least this is what I have come to learn by careful observation. As I watched about thirty birds wade in the water waiting to catch a meal for the day, I was able to capture amazing images because of the shade and the sunshine. And I realized that humans are much like birds. This one is so graceful and beautiful, yet he does not see that, only the fish under the murky water. I wonder how often I miss my own reflection as I intensley focus on one thing but miss the bigger, grander picture of life at hand! In 2011, I hope I will look through larger lenses that will afford me the chance to see and love all of life that is meant to be appreciated both in the light and...when there is shade!

Reflecting Soul

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