Lens-Artists Challenge #36 – Around the Neighborhood
“The whole world is one neighborhood.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all felt as FDR suggested, that the whole world is one neighborhood? Unfortunately, I’m afraid we’re not quite there yet. This week though, let’s take a step forward and celebrate the neighborhood – your own, that of a friend or loved one, or simply a place you’ve visited that had a sense of community and made you feel welcome. For my part, I’m featuring Seabrook Island, a beautiful barrier island that happens to be the closest neighbor to us here on Kiawah.
“On this shrunken globe, we can no longer live as strangers.”
Adelai Stevenson
I was invited by a good friend to spend some time on Seabrook photographing the beautiful roseate spoonbills that are roosting on one of their lagoons. While there she showed me some of her favorite spots, all of which offered glorious vistas and amazing wildlife. I got lucky while shooting the landscape above because a helicopter flew overhead, causing the egrets to fly out of their well-hidden nests. I was equally fortunate to catch the image below.
“We live in a world that has narrowed into a neighborhood before it has broadened into a brotherhood.”
Lyndon B. Johnson
Startled by a huge splash behind me as I crossed a small bridge, I turned quickly – just in time to see three deer bounding across the water on their way to the nearby woods. For a brief moment, the final deer froze to check me out. In the cases of both the flying egrets and the loping deer, my shot opportunity lasted no longer than an instant. I was pleased with the performance of my Fuji X-T2 which managed to capture both incidents without any real preparation.
And now on to the original intent of the visit, the “rosies”….
“A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.”
Richard Whately
Here in South Carolina we’ve not really seen roseate spoonbills until the last few years; this is the first time I’ve seen them actually roosting locally in larger quantities. It seems they are moving north from their more-typical environment in Florida – possibly an example of the impact of climate change. Their lovely pink coloring is due to their diet, which in Florida includes pink shrimp. The shrimp in our area are either white or brown, so it will be interesting to see if the birds lose some of their coloring over time. Coordinating with their pink feathers, they also have stunning bright red eyes.
Speaking of bright red eyes, I’ve included an image below of a black-crowned night heron. These birds are quite skittish and have become adept at camouflaging themselves along the edges of lagoons and marshes. In my 20 years of southern living, I’ve never seen a night heron in flight, so I was excited to capture this image along with the spoonbills. Apparently birds visit other neighborhoods too 🙂.
“Being a good neighbor is an art that makes life richer.”
Gladys Tabor
Back in my own neighborhood, I made the capture below of a majestic eagle nesting here on Kiawah. I’m hoping there are some eaglets to follow soon!
“Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor’s noisy party than being there.”
Franklin P. Jones
Finally, a few additional images from my day of spoon-billing on Seabrook Island.
They’re quite something to see, don’t you think? And speaking of something to see – Amy set a high bar last week with her Machu Picchu images in our Architecture challenge. Your responses showed us how beautifully varied architecture can be.
HAVE YOU SEEN THESE?
Su Leslie took an unusual and creative approach to the challenge here
JohnRH gave us a tour of architecture around the world here
We’re looking forward to seeing what you found interesting this week in your own neighborhood or another that caught your eye and your lens. Remember to tag your post Lens-Artists so that we can find you, and to link it here as well. For more information about how to participate in our challenges, look here.
Note: All images shot with Fuji X-T2, 55-200mm lens
Sensational. What else can I say 😊
Why, I think I’m blushing as pink as the spoonbills Andrew 🙂 Many thanks
Love those pink spoonbills. What an interesting bird!!!
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Thanks Lindy, they’re quite something in person. So very pink!!
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Thanks Rupali, loved your choice for the week
https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/lens-artists-challenge-36-around-the-neighborhood/
Thanks for participating Aletta!
Thanks Tina!
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Especially liked the spoonbill shots.
Many thanks Jane
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Always nice to see you pop up on the challenge John!
these pictures are just stunning and simply amazing,,!!!
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Thanks Diksha, much appreciated!
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Thanks for joining us AJ
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Thanks for joining us MC!
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Fun response MC – thanks for joining us
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Wonderful shots of a beautiful place! Those roseate spoonbills are amazing!
Thanks very much – they are truly amazing in person!
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Hi Tina,
You have some stunning photos!!!! 😀
Thought I’d show everyone around my little town.
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Thanks Cee! Appreciate your joining us
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Thanks for joining us VJ
Stunning captures, Tina!
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I think our awe of Nature brings us closer to the FDR ideal than we sometimes realize. You sure were one lucky duck – spending time on that island and capturing such great shots! I love the quotes and the feeling of gratitude you express. It’s all quite beautiful! Thank you.
My neighborhood regularly changes, so here is my take: https://soanuthatch.com/2019/03/12/my-community-song/
Thank you for hosting this challenge! This is only my second week to the action, but I’ve enjoyed the ride so far!
So happy you’ve joined us Lindsay!
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hi tina here is my contribution for the week challenge theme, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-33m.
greetings robert
Thanks Robert!
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Thanks for joining the challenge Dawn
Thanks for the idea, Tina. I amazed your photos as usual. My favorite for this week is the bird that was sitting near by her nest. It looks like protecting her territory..
Thanks Nurul, I enjoyed the birds very much
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Really beautiful – that pink – and all the close up details with your nature neighborhood.
I wonder if some of the birds are migrating because Florida is getting so darn crowded. -maybe?
oh and I like the “being tolerant when you are at the party” quote.. hahahha
Here is my contribution this week – a bit hodge-podge but fits my mood this week for neighborhood:
https://wp.me/p1VBv6-3qY
Hi Yvette, So sorry, your comment and link went to spam 😦 Thanks for stopping by and for your challenge response
thanks for rescuing from spam….
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and hope you have a nice rest of the week
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Always nice to see you on the challenges Yvette, thanks
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Thanks for joining us Micheal
‘Tis a beautiful day in the neighborhood as Mr. Rogers said. THOSE ROSIES were at BC last year… I think they lost their reservation as they moved on to Seabrook! Such interesting birds!
LOL, thx Linda. Sadly they’ve pretty much left SB now too
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congratulations to your wonderful nature images!
I love so much Photography.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed.
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Wonderful nature images, Tina. Spoonbills, aside from their amazing colors, are pretty gawky! You got some good action shots. Thanks for a nice revisit to the island.
Thanks Jane.
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Hi Tina,
My 2nd favorite state is your backyard … marvelous. Your photographs tell a wonderful story about nature and the beauty Mother Nature
creates for us. I love water and have gone to my ocean neighborhood. BTW … I love rosette spoonbills so much I have several paintings.
It such a pretty color and the spoon bill puts a mile on my face. Great selectiolns …. 👍🏻
Isadora 😎
I didn’t see the wingback so I added the url here … hope that’s OK. ~~~ : – )
https://isadoraartandphotography.com/2019/03/11/lens-artist-photo-challenge-around-the-neighborhood/
Many thanks Izzy – you’re way ahead of me. I’d never heard of them until a few years ago!
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I had a friend – he passed on – that was a wildlife painter. He never had a lesson. He was originally a sanitation picker-upper in Chicago. He moved to Florida. Someone loved a painting he had on his wall. when they wanted to purchase it his career began. I have one of his spoonbill paintings. He taught me about them. 👍🏻😎
Very cool
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Here comes my neighbourhood. Well, my old one, from before I had to move to Tuscany. 😉 Your birds reminded me of my flamingos over here but I chose the hood where I was born.
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LOL, won’t see the phrase “had to move to Tuscany” very often! Thanks MM
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Thanks for joining us Izzy
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Good job Bren – thanks for catching up!!
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Your shots are lovely. Thanks for a wonderful challenge too. Here is my take on this week’s challenge https://travel-with-tech.blog/2019/03/11/in-the-wetlands/
Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us
Yes, challenges are fun!
Here is my entry: https://noheelsjustsneakers.com/2019/03/10/colorful-thousand-palms-oasis-preserve/
Glad to have you with us Tatiana
Tina, I smiled as I viewed each of your images. Thanks.
Happy to hear that Sally
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These are incredibly beautiful! Truly a treat to see these treasures…
Thanks Laurel – a pleasure spending time in YOUR neighborhood!
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After changing neighborhoods a couple of times I’ve just posted my contribution,
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2019/03/10/around-dominion-lookout/
Thanks for joining us David!
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Here’s my summer neighborhood https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2019/03/10/lens-artists-challenge-36-around-the-neighborhood/
Thanks Ann-Christine!