We are finishing up a week of vacation here in the country, before I head to the LongHouse Food Revival this afternoon, which I am very excited about! While we worked most of the time, due to new accounts coming in (yay!), it is still nice to sleep a little later, stay up and watch old movies and go for long bike rides in the afternoon.
We also have this gorgeous heron who has appeared right up the street from our house. He appears on either side of the road near these two ponds. I have been so near to him and damn it, no matter how quietly I stop, open my fanny pack and take out the phone, I can’t access the camera fast enough, and he majestically flies off!
He or she is so beautiful. I want to share him with you. But this is the best I can do from a distance, so the quality of the photo is not good. But I am so happy he has come so near to us. Several years ago there was another heron who had babies in a nest way up atop a dead tree trunk in the neighboring town of Gallatin. That area is also on one of my bike routes. But they have been gone now for two or three years.
Check out the beautiful horses in our area, and that magnificent Hudson River Valley light. This is late in the day, around 6 pm. No wonder many artists came here to paint. It is already getting chilly here, so they have their blankets on.
And then there’s Domino, the new baby lamb of our farmer friends, Ethel and Tom. This little guy is 7 days old!! He’s standing, walking, smelling, will let you pet him. Isn’t that amazing for 7 days old?
Life in the country. Ain’t it grand?!
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How beautiful it is, I would love to go to the country, it’s been a VERY long time since I have gone anywhere. That little Domino is just adorable and what a beautiful setting with the wild flowers. Yes, I can see why an artist would want to be there, it has to be so inspiring.
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It really is an inspiring place! Domino’s coat was soooo soft!
Beautiful photos. I have a resident heron at my beach, who loves to follow the fisherman.
The Revival looks very interesting and a great place to pick up new ideas. Have a great time.
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Aren’t they just so beautiful, Jovina? I love watching them fly. Their wingspan is huge!
Domino.. what a cute (and apt) name for an adorable little animal. Loved the photos – so peaceful.
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Domino is so adorable!! And his coat is so darn soft!! Ethel said she was going to make a sweater. 🙂
Great post and photos!
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Thanks!!
How very idyllic and such a nice place in which to spend some time! Amazing, at dusk some nights, I see a heron fly overhead. One day I’d love to learn its departure and arrival points. I hope you enjoy whatever time you’ve left in The Valley.
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Thanks John! It is beautiful here – and isn’t it amazing how well they blend in to the surroundings?
So cute! That lamb is just too cute!
I know!! I have some updated photos I’ll have to post for you!
Little Domino is adorable and what a great way to relax at the end of the season.
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I feel at peace and in love, just looking at these photos 😀
Cheers
CCU
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So glad. 🙂
Awww, Domino is so adorable! Lovely photos 🙂
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He is!! Stay tuned for an update on Domino.
precious lamb!
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Exactly!!