Thank you my friends by danapommet
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We are both healthy and happy with our lives but being president of our condo association and the failing health of my wifes parents has turned our quiet lifestyle into a hectic and pressure filled existence. My only peace is time with my wife Jo, walking in the swamp and spending time here at RR, immersed in your fantastic photos and artwork. I just needed to thank you all for you lovely comments and your friendship. I do not want it to look like I am crying on your shoulders and looking for sympathy. We are healthy and happy but wanted you to know how much you and your work mean to me.
This is a male Anhinga sunning himself. They are the south Florida version of a cormorant without the hook on the end of their bill. They spend a lot of time swimming underwater in search of fish
and they have to dry off and replenish the oils in their feathers. Photo taken a few years ago, with my old Minolta, at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, the "swamp" were we walk and get away from all the stress. Adult Anhingas are about 35 inches (89cm) long with a wingspan of 45 inches (144cm). The females have the most beautiful blue eyes. Wakodahatchee is a Seminole Indian word for "still waters". We had no internet access Friday. Zoom will work.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (34)
my prayers and thoughts are with you Dana, i mean really my friend. this is a awesome capture!! Happy Easter.
It is always a pleasure to look at your pictures, Dana, and thankYOU for your full and interesting comments on my pics! You could always say NO to the job......
Superb bird and excellent shot! I am always glad to comment your beautiful images, Dana, and happy Easter!
very sharp focus and beautiful bird I used to work for some associations and I know personally that the condo owners can be sob's the president at one had fallen on his patio and broke his hip. well , he had both hips replaced. his stairs were on a radius(half circle) and would prevent him from walking up them. He asked me to remove them and place two flights of conventional steps and with very strong hand rails. the neighbor next door gave me hell over the noise, cussing me out several times. one day I cussed him in Spanish, and the jerk understood
Excellent capture of this very beautiful bird, Dana ! Thank you for your comments, and comment your pictures is always a pleasure, Dana !
it ok to let it out at times. it helps take the presser off. You not the only one that going thought stuff like this.
Friendship works both ways Dana. You help us too :o) xx He looks a lovely bird. xx
Great capture - thanks for sharing !
It's great that you are both OK Dana. This is a cracker of a pic and an instant fav.
Dana, you and Jo are wonderful friends. I know that you have a lot on your plate right now and it is no easy task. As you've been here for us, we are here for you. Great looking picutre thanks for sharing ps Happy Easter
Je suis de tout coeur avec vous mon ami et grand merci pour cette belle dédicace. Merveilleuse capture qui me permet de découvrir un oiseau que je ne connaissait pas. Merci aussi pour tous les commentaires que vous mettez sur mes gribouillages!!!
Splendid photo, Dana! Thanks to you for sharing your beautiful pictures! :)
marvellous image! Thank you for your friendship and beautiful photos! Happy Easter!
WONDERFUL WORK! HAPPY EASTER!
Adorable photo as usual Dana, cute work, marvelous details! Happy Easter!
Great capture Dana! Is a nice bird and DOF is excellent. I love your photos and I like to comment them. It is I who must thank your friendship
Wonderful capture of this beautiful bird Dana! Thank You for Your friendship!!
I look forward to seeing your photos and receiving your comments my friend, they are always interesting, and as an armchair explorer I get to see things It is likely I will not see for real, although I when I go for a walk with my wife along the canal I am glad I don't have to step over all those alligators. Don't let that presidents job get you down let someone else have a go if it gets to much It's not worth ruining your health and I hope your wife's parents are ok. Getting back to the job in hand I love this shot he is one lovely bird.
very nice capture, Happy Easter!
This is a great shot Dana, so glad to see it. About the condo stuff, maybe it's time to let some of this go to others who are younger. You have paid your dues man. My view is to try to spend all your time doing things that you enjoy doing, and that may include a bit of work too but that shouldn't keep you from doing what you want. I am on a path somewhat similar with my free photography thing but I have cut back on it a bit, and recently dissolved my publishing company which makes everything look better to me. Next step is a new camera, LOL!
I am so sorry to hear of this sorrow Dana and anytime u need to vent just send me a email would be glad to listen to what u need to say so prayers ur way my friend and this is one fantastic image.
This is a beautiful photoshot Dana, i also am very sorry to hear of this sorrow Dana. But please now that you have friends here on Rendo, who like and loved you. My prayers are with you and your family Dana.....hugs Adrie.
Lovely capture. I hope you can find a way to restore peace to your life.
I think these are so much prettier than cormorants, with those lovely white stripey feathers...it's always a pleasure to see what you're sharing with us, Dana, and I look forward to your comments. Thanks for sparing the time to be with us here!
Great capture Dana of this interesting bird and the information you provided. I joined a VFW post three years ago and my buddies and I have considered volunteering for a post position, but the positions are very demanding and I am afraid that it would take up most of my free time. Could you resign any time or you have to serve out a term as president of the condo association? .
Now THERE is a handsome bird and a touching bit of writing as well; humans expressing themselves is always a good thing. The pleasure goes both ways as well (now if only I could get that pesky job thing out of the way!) though I don't get to Renderosity as much as I'd like to...as much as I once did. Ah, but when I get here, I get to see stuff like this. Being from Chicago, I can say, we don't have birds like this one here. That's Chicago's loss! This is such a handsome creature and such a great photo.
A fine shot of this wonderful bird with its' glorious markings.
Easter has come and gone, by now! and I do hope, that you had some sort of a reprieve from your steady and constant care, my thoughts are with you and your wife Dana, stay strong! ... I never had the pleasure of experiencing some quality parents time, my Mother died, when I was 4 years old, instead I was growing up with relatives - hardly knew my Father, only his abuse, and I could have done without a fierce Stepmother ;( so you see, life wasn't meant to be easy; at least you have some nice memories to cherish forever ... BTW - this a unique and a great capture here. BB
A beautiful & striking bird! Take care of yourselves!
wow, this is a wonderful captured bird, perfect picture! your gallery is just great! I understand that you and your wife Jo have a perfect and good time together, after all that stress with job, family and .... My husband Robby and me are waiting for some time just for us... as you both...;) have a nice time and make some good pictures!