Osprey Saga. A Young Osprey Learns to Build a Nest

The young ospreys are already on the wing. They venture far from the nest, but they always return home.

This young Osprey surprised me by bringing nesting material back to the nest.  Nest-building is an ancient instinct—he watched his father at work and followed right in his footsteps.

 

A young osprey is about to land on the nest while his sibling calls out nearby. They've become so vocal lately.

Mission accomplished: nesting material delivered. I'm sure this young osprey is incredibly proud of his hard work.

Generally, life is good.

Summer Stories. Flotilla

How to fit 14 people on two rafts and a kayak: Step 1—Don't.
 

What Remains - VI. Keeper of Forgotten Threads

A Funnel Weaver spider was found on the trunk of ancient tall tree.
 

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This photo is also from my Wabi-sabi series but with one special feature, it depicts  a living creature - a spider.

The rest is definitely Wabi-sabi. The spider's web is already beginning to deteriorate. It won't look like this tomorrow. Torn silk, scattered dust, and debris are part of the image's mood. Everything is fragile and impermanent here.

What Remains - V

Wabi- sabi teaches us to be content with less in a way that feels like more. 

Less stuff, more soul. 

Less judgment, more forgiveness. 

Less resistance, more resilience. 

Less bravado, more truth. 

And...  Wabi- sabi gives you permission to be yourself.

Beth Kempton