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Lovely Barn Swallow + Checking In!

by Janet Brien
Hi everyone! I just wanted to say hello and extend my virtual hugs to everyone who's facing this pandemic in your very neighborhood, perhaps in your own house. I apologize for not stopping by to visit...I am having a terrible time trying to be more sociable and I'm so sorry for neglecting everyone. :(

I have read that in these strange times, people will act very oddly as they try to come to grips with these world-wide changes that have blanketed everything. For me, it means doing my best to distract myself with something that keeps me away from the news and makes me really happy--I play games on my computer. And right now I'm playing the adorable Garden Paws, an adorable title that has totally engulfed me. It's exactly what I was looking for! I'm raising darling farm animals, running around doing errands for town folk, picking flowers and petting and taming super cute wild animals on my travels. This is just what I was looking for.

Today I'm posting a picture of a gleaming Barn Swallow that I saw when Steve and I went on our first RV trip. It was at Upper Klamath Lake and we had a fantastic time! We saw so many of these beautiful birds and my new Sony did a great job getting me the birdy closeups I'd been pining for!

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Pam, your words of wisdom have been wonderful to read and think about. You're right. This is nature's way of giving us a bit of a smack and making us see the real picture. It will pass...but what a lasting impression it will leave. I hope you guys are safe and well! *BIG HUGS from southern Oregon*

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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wow, what a beautiful bird Janet.
Healthy weekend.
5 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A wonderful bird very nicely taken, Janet !
5 years ago ( translate )

Jeanne chevillard said:

Très très belle photo .
5 years ago

Boro said:

SUPERBE *******
5 years ago ( translate )

raingirl said:

Gorgeous, Janet! How much did you have to pay to get the swallow to pose for you? *wink*

and hugs back to you! i also do no news - my husband gives me the positive news updates, and just so you know there is some! i'm on and off the computer, but now i have to check out Garden Paws!
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Janet...............nice to see you checking in............and with such a terrific image too. The detail you've captured in the shimmering feathers is amazing!

I'm glad that you and Steve are safe and well..............Jackie and I are both well and so is the rest of our extended family! I hope it remains that way :-)

We are now in "lock down" and only allowed out in certain circumstances and it's being enforced now by the authorities. It's difficult, but not impossible and we're finding ways to amuse ourselves and get by. We're enormously grateful to all the people in the National Health Service and all the other people in the front lines of this war against Covid-19.

Luckily (unlike my youngest daughter and the grandchildren) we have a garden, without which I'd probably go bonkers!

Have as good a weekend as you can...............stay in and stay safe..!!
5 years ago

LutzP said:

magnificent, Janet. Stay safe. I am in self imposed isolation playing it very safe and my village here in the southern part of Germany is still not affected. I go grocery shopping once a week and that is basically all. Most people here stick to the rules. Internet and iper is presently my window to the world. I hope we will all get unharmed through this pandemic, however, the world will be a different one after that.

Virtual hugs to you and yours, Lutz
5 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

So cute ****************** Stay safe and healthy, Janet !!!!!!!!!!
5 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Absolument magnifique et excellemment rendue ******
J’espère que vous allez bien vous et votre famille.
Prenez soin de vous et passez un excellent weekend.
5 years ago ( translate )

Mario Vargas said:

What a great sharp shot Janeth, HFF
Hard times for all, we are in 12 day of quarantine and we must stay home until april 13
Heavy news specially in NYC, Spain and Italy
I´m also very affected with the news
Good to have the brain distracted
I´m the official sweeper at home, helping my wife in some of the work at home, I´m editing also many photos including reedit oldie stuff.
As a cardiologist I have a lot of call from my patients and as an editor of a journal i have to check and review several papers
So I keep my brain working
Best wishes and keep safe please¡¡¡
5 years ago

cammino said:

Wonderful swallow portrait!
5 years ago ( translate )

Jenny McIntyre said:

This is a gorgeous picture of this very attractive bird. I can fully understand your wish to just switch off the awful virus which has taken over the whole world. I stay indoors most of the time, just venturing outdoors to collect the post and sometimes managing to take pictures of the sprouting leaves etc.

Your computer game sounds interesting - I'm going to have to try and find it - but I'm in the middle of chasing down villains in my games!!!! LOL

Mandi found a quote saying - "Nature has decided to teach us all a lesson and it's as if we've been put on the naughty step, until we realise what damage we were doing to the world". I do hope that we all learn by this.

You just stay safe please. If you want to wander around - you have enough land where you won't bump into anyone. We've been told that we can expect this to last at least another 6 months - maybe even longer!!! So that'll mean I won't be able to see Mandi for quite a while. Speak to you later, sweetie. xx
5 years ago

Annalia S. said:

Lovely portrait with beautiful detail, Janet!
5 years ago ( translate )

Ruesterstaude said:

"Eine Schwalbe macht noch keinen Sommer" heißt es bei uns, aber diese weckt zumindest sommerliche Gefühle, liebe Janet!
Ich weiß nicht, warum, als erstes sah ich heute deine hübsche Mini-Blume:
www.ipernity.com/doc/290645/17689047
Schöne virenfreie Grüße!
5 years ago ( translate )

uwschu said:

Wunderschön fotografiert, sehr schöne Schärfe
5 years ago ( translate )
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