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“Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely.” — Jim Rohn

“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” — John C. Maxwell

8/8

though I’ve never actually tried shooting fish in a barrel, nor heard of anyone who has. And really, why would there be fish in a barrel anyway? 🤔 ...

7/8

several years now, mostly because I love photographing the birds along the shore. Sometimes there are thousands—it can feel like shooting fish in a barrel. That phrase means something absurdly easy, ...

6/8

uncovered some showstoppers (see yesterday morning’s dispatch for details). Whew, I’m exhausted just thinking about getting everything in order.

We’ll be stopping halfway at a beachfront hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. We’ve stayed there around this time of year for ...

5/8

Then there are the meds—those have to be organized too. And of course, the toiletries. I also need to check the car—do a PMCS, which is a military acronym you’ll know if you were in the Army. It’s necessary, especially since the PMCS at the Georgia house ...

4/8

A good way to keep those old neurons firing.

I don’t have much planned today except prepping for tomorrow’s drive and, yes, packing. My wife usually takes care of my clothes and the basics, but I’ve got computers and cameras that need to come along. ...

3/8

Unlike the blue jay in the photo, who looks Johnny-on-the-spot with that tiny green morsel in its beak.

You’d think I’d get tired of sitting here each morning, trying to find something to write about—and you’d be right. Still, it’s part of my hobby, and it keeps me on my toes. ...

2/8

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It glanced up, eyes sharp and unbothered, as if to say, “Yes? Can I help you?”

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

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2/2

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Thank you!

Thank you. This is actually an older post that I reposted. I think at the time I’d just gotten a Canon 6D and was still using a Sigma 150-600mm lens.

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Yea, dogs get right inside your heart and stay.