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Obligatory Great Blue Shot
This dude practically demanded I take his picture. Who was I to refuse?
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I only ‘took’ about 40. Sorry for the incomplete sentence structure.
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The poet Mary Oliver calls the Great Blue Heron “The Preacher”.
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Thanks.
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“In Native American lore the Heron embodies wisdom and patience. Supremely capable at fishing and hunting, the Iroquois felt that the sight of one before a hunt was a very good omen for success. The Heron appears in several Native American myths or stories showing how impressed the story tellers were with its importance and character.” from Janthina’s Images.
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I only about 40. I feel your pain
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sallyt.
I only ‘took’ about 40. Sorry for the incomplete sentence structure.
Pat Price
The poet Mary Oliver calls the Great Blue Heron “The Preacher”.
Jim Wright
Thanks.
Marianne Herrmann
“In Native American lore the Heron embodies wisdom and patience. Supremely capable at fishing and hunting, the Iroquois felt that the sight of one before a hunt was a very good omen for success. The Heron appears in several Native American myths or stories showing how impressed the story tellers were with its importance and character.” from Janthina’s Images.
Sally
I only about 40. I feel your pain