Morning Greetings With Last Night's Sunset

I'm taking my morning tea with Lightroom and a few of last night's photos.  As I'm typing, I keep looking up and out a window from my basement and just noticed  a blue jay that has perched himself on a branch.  Maybe I will be lucky enough to capture him in a photograph later today.  Our jays seem to be very shy around here though, even though they know who fills their feeder every week. Oh, and now I see a very large woodpecker, another camera shy bird.  Maybe I need a more powerful lens, so I can get up close without having to get up close.
On a different note, I have a nephew who is turning 19 today, and I was able to claim him for lunch this afternoon.  He is the oldest of all my sister's and my children, and there are 10 of them.  I am truly looking forward to this get together, as I rarely get to see him on his own. Almost never, in fact. But every time I do see him, he shows me a gorgeous photo of a sunrise or sunset on his phone.  The kiddo's got a natural eye for good composition.
So this photo is for you Jay.  Have a very Happy Birthday!


Comments

  1. DanielaDecember 3, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Happy Birthday to your beloved nephew on this gorgeous Sunset, thank you darling Andrea for sharing such amazing pictures which always leave me breathless !
    With love and gratitude
    Daniela

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 4, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Thank-you so much Daniela! I just cannot stop taking pictures of our sky lately. It seems everyday has opened and closed with a spectacular scene!

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  2. ChristineDecember 3, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Sweet sunset, Andrea! enjoy your get together and a happy birthday to your nephew!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 4, 2015 at 7:23 AM

      It shocks me how much he has grown as a person. I truly enjoyed my time with him.

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  3. StacyDecember 3, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    That is a beautiful sunset. I hope you enjoyed your tie together.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Happy birthday to your nephew!

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  5. MeredithDecember 4, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    How wonderful that you two will have a nice lunch together, that is very special time with a 19 year old!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 4, 2015 at 7:28 AM

      It really was special Meredith. Thank-you for visiting, as always.

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  6. TexWisGirlDecember 4, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    so lovely!

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