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A Picture (Literally) Of Patience and Gracefulness

By Nancy Conner

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July 26, 2011 12:06 PM

In the midst of visiting with friends during a recent luncheon, one woman looked out the window and noticed this graceful presence on the beach below. As we hurried out on the deck to get a better look, I ran first to grab my camera...

Bird Watching in Olympia WA

What a perfect visual reminder that patience is important, and that the beauty of graceful balance is a mesmerizing sight.

He finally did fly a bit further away - probably all of our excited chatter from the deck was spoiling his nice, peaceful visit to the beach!

But I have this photo to remind me - just for those occasions when I need a little reminder about patience and balance...

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photograph. Always have that camera ready for those special moments.

Life is good!

Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM

Nancy Conner

Olympia, WA

Olympia/Thurston County WA

Thanks Roy! And yes - that camera is always close by for those moments that are too special to miss!

Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Nancy, The creatures in nature unlike man seem to know patience and balance as if it is the default. Man would be better served if we made it our default behavior. It might be a difficult lesson but certainly worth making as a priority. Nice capture and great observation on your part.

Jul 26, 2011 01:07 PM

William - that is so very true and I think it is why I often find nature to be a source of calming, centering, soothing moments. Sometimes much needed in the hustle bustle of this human world!

Jul 26, 2011 01:14 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I don't know why it is, but I appreciate seeing these types of beings in their wild habitat so much more now, than I did a couple of decades ago. They are like visits from a land of the enchanted! Nice picture, Nancy!

Jul 26, 2011 02:06 PM

Ted Tyrrell

RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC

Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Ah, the blue heron--my favorite bird. A got very cose to one of these yesterday--like 4 feet away.

Jul 26, 2011 04:58 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Beautiful photo Nancy!

Jul 27, 2011 08:11 AM

Hi Myrl - and I know what you mean. These little surprise pleasures from nature do seem to mean more these days - or maybe I have finally learned to fully appreciate them.

Wow that's close Ted - I was further away from this guy than it looks as I did zoom in on him a bit...

Thanks Debra - I wish I was a good enough photographer to really capture moments like this - but I will keep practicing!

Jul 28, 2011 08:37 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nancy,

It's moments like this that I treasure the most. We could all practice the art of patience more. The photo is excellent and your thougths behind it are so meaningful.

Patricia

Jul 31, 2011 04:45 AM

Thanks Patricia - I agree these moments are like special little gifts!

Jul 31, 2011 10:04 AM

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