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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley

Wings and food

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I thought I had an injured hawk but this guy was just working on a meal on the ground. I think one of the many squirrels about.

I believe this friend is a red-shouldered hawk. Photo by MIke Hartley

And yes the circle of life in nature is on display quite often being it surrounds me.

We had beef stroganoff. I’m not sure what was on this guy’s menu. Photo by Mike Hartley

All I know is I wasted an opportunity to shoot more today and I’m rather miffed at myself. So I’ll try to make up for it tonight with some more focus on displaying some images here at home.

He didn’t wait for me to adjust the shutter speed. Photo by Mike Hartley

I need a longer lens. Or a very tall ladder.

Caught this Osprey bringing dinner home. Photo by Mike Hartley

I can’t wait to get some shots of the eagles my friend has next to his home.


New socks can change your attitude. I recently got a new pair of shoes. Now for most of the human race that isn’t much of an event but I look at shoes like a car. I don’t own many and I drive them till they drop. But while I was making that purchase a set of cushioned socks caught my eye.

I’ve never really worn cushioned socks before but today is a good foot day and that translates to a few more smiles. Thank you Sketchers. I think I’ll try a walk tomorrow.

Almost time for me to get my own phone. Since a phone was mobile the employer has always taken care of that need. I was one of the last holdouts that had a flip phone. My iPhone is a 5 I believe so an upgrade will be nice. I think I’ll get one this fall and start the transition so it won’t be an issue when I do pull the plug on the job that pays the bills.


Random Thoughts of the Day

  • Every day needs a starting point.
  • Every wall needs a photo.
  • Every person needs to have a partner.
  • Every meal needs a little spice.
  • Every post needs an end.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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