During our recent hot, humid, hazy weather, I have noticed that the best time of day to take photos of the valley is either first thing in the morning – before the valley begins to look hazy – or later in the day – after the haze has been burnt off and replaced by a sunset. Caught up as I am in the mornings though, feeding both my domestic menagerie and the local birds, (oh, and myself!) I tend to forget to take photos of the mountain in the morning. When the camera is out, it’s to take photos of my feathered visitors, such as this friendly kookaburra, sitting right beside my window.
Hmm, I wonder if that stare is a method of emotional blackmail for more food? 😉
Tonight, although it is yet another sunset photo, at least it’s a differently coloured sunset than last night. And I will try to remember to take a morning photo tomorrow. 🙂
In My World 
I love the friendly expression on the kookaburra’s face! Great portrait!
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They rarely look otherwise, Barbara. They always look like they are either smiling or in deep thought. 🙂
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The kookaburra made me smile …. and the sunset provided a moment of ahhhh …. Glad that you are up to the task of viewing those beautiful sunsets.
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The kookaburra is smiling right back at you, Frank. 🙂 They are very expressive birds.
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🙂
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Kookaburra expressions are so winsome! No wonder you’ve fallen under their spell. 🙂
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I sometimes wonder if I post too many photos of them! They really are the most captivating birds. 🙂
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Love seeing your kookaburras!
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Thank you Cathy. 🙂 They are very photogenic birds and every bird has a different personality.
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Your photos are beautiful. What a view of the mountain! XOXO
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Thank you Stacy! I think this year has opened my eyes more to the beauty surrounding me, and I am taking more photos than ever before. 🙂
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You are a brilliant photographer. I enjoy visiting your neck of the woods. 🙂
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Love the look in that bird’s eye. You get such good closeups of the little fellas.
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