It was a perfect day and since I was feeling some better ,we thought what better way to get a little exercise then head down to the county park (Circle B Bar Ranch) for a ride.
The Circle B Bar Reserve was jointly purchased in 2000 be the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Polk County's Environmental Lands Program. Their intention was the preservation of the Upper Peace River. The city water drains into successive locks in the water purification process which also provides habitat for migrating and native birds and wildlife.It also has an education center.The oak hammock, freshwater marsh, hardwood swamp and lake shore have many walking and bike paths.
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One of the Eagle scouts put some of these QR codes out here.
Then the paparazzo spotted the celebrity residents and started stalking them! They darted this way and that hoping to avoid the lens.thier glimmering feathers flashing in the light and red heads darting back and forth.The sound was a barely audible warble.
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What a great day to be alive and pain free (thanks pretnisone) I am thankful to be young (ie not in a home) and have a partner who takes care of me (for the long haul)...... and buys me mika bars...and to be able to PAINT!
I mostly have to laugh at all you northerners......getting your seeds together and writing lists in anticipation and generally in a "mark, get set, GO!!" attitude about the end of winter...... And it feels like Spring already here...Boy, am I gonna dread the heat come April!
What a great post and I love your painting. Glad you had a good pain free day and that you have someone who lovingly takes care of you.
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You did such a wonderful job on your painting! It's beautiful and good you are pain free. The sandhill cranes are really neat.
ReplyDeleteLoving all of your bird photos and what a great painting!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos, and lovely painting. great job. glad you had such a great day, and i speak as one of those frozen northerners who can't wait for the danged snow and ice to melt so i can get out into the woods!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe all the wild life around there! Crocagators and everything! You really are a fantastic artist! I've always envied people that could paint and draw so well. Enjoy your pain free days!
ReplyDeleteOk I was going to talk about the beginning of your post but then i saw your painting and I fell off my chair! Beautiful!!! Ah so on point awesome! And yes we northerners are crazy! I think we all go stir crazy and we are just finding things to do...and to think that most blooms won't be up here until May...UGH! Glad you are feeling a bit better! You have such a wonderful talent!
ReplyDeletethank you all for the positive reinforcement...I am a new oil painter and need so much encouragement! yes i should have self esteem but grew up with such little praise ...so thank you so much...i will continue on!
DeleteHey you....just read your comments and I must say that you are a natural...Really...I studied oils in college and through that experience have seen my share of artists. Who in the world is your teacher?? Because what I see is an understanding of light and color which is hard to achieve in landscapes! I currently can't use oils unless I set up shop in the garage...which may happen when it gets warmer...my son has serious allergies and asthma. SOOO I have been trying my hand with acrylics but they are not as fun to work with...they dry too fast! Whatever you do keep painting! This piece is just outstanding! All the best!
DeleteWow, I can't believe how much wildlife you saw! And your painting is absolutely beautiful! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteBirds photos are lovely and so is your painting. This post made me feel life is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou painting is beautiful as was the scene you painted. I never saw a spoonbill in the wild, only at the zoo. It must be quite a sight first hand! The black pig looks like he has the run of things there. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteSharon, a delightful nature out there. With open eyes and mind, enjoying what is given freely. Your painting is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love observing bird in the wild too. Your painting is very realistic, it's quite a gift to be able to paint like that.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely day. I really enjoyed your photos. Your painting really captured the scene perfectly. What a great talent you have.
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks like you had a lovely day. I'm so impressed with your artistic ability. Lovely work. Thanks for your recent visit to my blog, Sharon. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice blog...
ReplyDeletegreat Park you went too..
great animals and bird..
fine pictures and a great painting..
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Whoa, you are talented - the painting is beautiful! I love it when city's make place for parks like this and look at all the wildlife they attract :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked the turkeys, the dinosaur, the fallen oak trunk and especially your painting. I hope you continue to feel better.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have all this so close by? Makes my little nature reserve look bland in comparison! What a wonderful part of the world you live in. Thanks for sharing it in your post : )
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure! How exciting you ride around among crocodiles on a bike, you are absolutely crazy;-)) What a nice painting! Course you can paint my picture, I am honored :-)
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I love the spoonbills! The turkeys seem huge! Beautiful sunset photo too which looks even better in your painting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful area you live in Sharon. I hope your health is oke now.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Pretty photos! I love The Sandhill Cranes, we have the same here, but in summer only :((
ReplyDeleteGlad you are well and painting, which is a better treatment for soul. I love to paint too. I did some water colors, tempera and oil. I have the second page for my paintings. It would be wonderful to see all your works collected on one page!