White is the color for the Artist Inspired theme this month.  I love white.  However, when I think of white I think snow.  Not happening in South Florida!! Christmas?  Sure I use a lot of white at Christmas, but it’s only Thanksgiving.  To be honest decorations are going to be to the minimal this year.  All of my stuff is up in the attic and I am not up to climbing up and down a stepladder with a recovering foot.  My tree is in the garage and my Santa’s are in my blanket box and that is probably all that is going to go up.

So back to white.  This month I decided to look at natures white.  Some images are from a short walk I did this past week and some are slightly older.  So take a walk along natures “white” pathways.

I love walking in the wetlands.  It is relaxing and I clear my head.  On this particular day this plant had flowered and this amazing ball of white with yellow tips was out in abundance.  I had never seen this flower before and it just fascinated me.

I recently walked my first complete walk through a rather lonely boardwalk.  It is at the local National Park.  There is normally no people on the boardwalk, it is through tall trees and there is not a lot of animal life.  However, at the start of the walk is a butterfly garden and this orange Swallowtail of one of the butterflies present.

Sunday morning and it’s breakfast on the patio.  The birds are chirping, the bees are humming and the sky is making an awful racket.  However, the combination of the micro-glider and the white moon was difficult to resist.

A different wetland and another butterfly garden and a white creeper that trailed along the fence.

Butterfly on white plant – this is a Monarch Butterfly that is hanging out around your typical garden weed.

We were down in the Keys at John Pennekamp State Park when I cam across this white Ibis attempting to catch fish.  I love the water drops that it created.

Another wetland walk and the bursting of a seed pod.  New life is happening in the wetlands and it isn’t just the bird life.

Back at the other end of the butterfly garden and this beautiful Eastern Black Swallowtail was supping the nectar of a white plant.

I love mating season in the wetlands and watching the birds do their mating dance.  These two Woodstork were such fun to watch.

Natures White in the form of a flower in the butterfly garden.

Another Monarch Butterfly in the wetlands

Natures White in the form of an Iris.  Simplicity in the parking lot.

A Great Egret, hanging out on a cold drizzly winters day in Florida.  And yes, I was out with my camera on the drizzly winters day.

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This month the Artist Inspired theme is Orange. Like pink, orange is not one of my favorite colors.  For a person whose wardrobe consists predominately of black, burgandy’s and blue, orange is kind of bright for me.

So what do I think of when I see the topic orange.  Since moving to the USA, orange has become associated with fall, of which I see very little of in South Florida.  The other association is Halloween. Having never grown up with it, it really has not become a tradition I am inclined to follow.  Lastly is Thanksgiving.  Mmm, another tradition that I did not grow up with.  Quite honestly I have not really got too involved in this either.  We have been to a couple of Thanksgiving dinners.  Typically, South African barbecue and are thankful it is a four day weekend.

Every month I go to a out of office meeting, where we sit at the oval table to discuss past or future events, propose changes etc.  Our hostess is the most amazing lady who not only hosts us, but feeds us as well. The other very unique talent that she has is to create an environment that reflects the celebrations of that month.  So if it is Valentines day, we have hearts decorating the table, if it is Easter we have eggs and rabbits, and if it is Fall and Thanksgiving we celebrate that with browns and oranges, and all the fall colors.  So today I am sharing with you the beautiful orange decorations from this last months meeting.

We are fed, we are happy, the meeting is over and I think this pumpkin says it all.  Wishing you all a beautiful fall and a wonderful time with your family over Thanksgiving.

It’s a new season.  

A perfect opportunity to do something

new and bold,

something beautiful

Just a reminder that this is a circle blog and I would encourage you to click to continue on reading what they other photographers in this group have for you.  Please stop by Holly Nicole’s photography page and read her blog.  Don’t forget to leave a little love on their pages.

You can also find me on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram and Google+

The Artists Inspired Blog Circle is made up of an exceptionally talented group of photographers from all walks of life, from all over the world. They are wives, mothers, friends, daughters and visual storytellers who draw from their own experiences to create art that is inspiring, unique, beautiful and thought-provoking.

The theme this month of Artist Inspired is PINK.  Pink is not my favorite color, however, the Roseate Spoonbill is definitely one of my favorite birds and they happen to be a gorgeous color of pink.  Since I am still not walking out and about, I have gone to some old images I have of this bird.  I often see the Roseate Spoonbill when I am walking through the wetlands.  It is a treat when you see a lot of them but one at a time is a special thrill as well.  The Roseate Spoonbill is a wading bird.  Watching them feed is always interesting as they swing their bill, which is shaped like a spoon, from side to side.  They feed on frogs, small insects, crustaceans, and small fish.  They build their nests in trees typically laying 3 – 5 eggs.   I hope you love this bird as much as I do.

October is breast cancer awareness month.  I have learned a lot about breast cancer recently.  One of our bloggers has shared very openly about the process she is going through as she deals with breast cancer.  I also have a cousin who recently underwent a mastectomy, and breast reconstruction.  Stats say that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Remember to be aware of early warning signs, check your breasts for lumps, do your annual mammogram.  It is better to be safe than sorry.  To learn more about breast cancer awareness and what you should do to be informed and how you can make a difference click here.  

Just a reminder that this is a circle blog and I would encourage you to click to continue on reading what they other photographers in this group have for you.  Please stop by Carrine’s photography page Jupiter Hue Photography and read her blog.  Don’t forget to leave a little love on their pages.

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The Artists Inspired Blog Circle is made up of an exceptionally talented group of photographers from all walks of life, from all over the world. They are wives, mothers, friends, daughters and visual storytellers who draw from their own experiences to create art that is inspiring, unique, beautiful and thought-provoking.