Smiley
In about two more weeks we’ll be turning the last page of our 2013 calendar. The year seem to me that went too fast! Then, giving it a little thought I proceeded to analyze the following: Was this past year a good year for me and my family? I humbly say, Yes!
Why?
- Because my family have been in good health.
- Because we have a roof over our heads to give us shelter and comfort.
- Because we have many good friends that we appreciate.
- Because we have traveled many times and visited family and good friends as well as vacations.
- Because we have donated some of our time to good causes.
- Because we have shared what we had with others.
- Because we have our lovely cats in good health.
- Because we have fed the avians.
- Because we have always prayed to G-d for our family and friends.
I should also add:
- Because I have such a wonderful group of friends that follow my two blogs.
In conclusion… I’m satisfied! 🙂
Perhaps you may have wondered, why I place a “smiley” at the end of my comments or replies?… That’s me with a smile on my face!, because I’m happy to be in touch with a friend.
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Appreciation
I’d like to express my deep gratitude to all the friends that follow my blog, I appreciate all comments and sincerely reply everyone of them. When asked about any topic I reply to the best of my ability or would refer you to a better source of information.
When ever I get a comment from someone, that tells me that the person has shown interest on what I’ve written or the pictures I’ve displayed, That’s what gives me great encouragement to continue as well as energy to do more.
I started blogging about birds not for profit but for love, love for the birds and Nature in general. I may presume that my blog may somehow help save the natural world. It may not, but I’d like to think that it does!
We should all try a bit harder, to improve our way of dealing with Nature, I’m sure that it would make the world be a better place.
You…yes, you my friend, try just a bit harder and let’s make a difference!
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Bird Art # 35
Reddish Egret
Sketch made with black ink and compressed graphite on white paper.
© HJ Ruiz
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New Camera
I’ve been busy reading about new cameras of major brands that provide best means to get sharp and of acceptable quality pictures and be light and portable at the same time. I read reviews and a plethora of information about dozens of compact cameras that could compete with the larger DSLR and with the possibility of changing lenses.
Refining a bit I got closer to what I wanted by selecting among the mirror-less cameras.
Every major producer of cameras has several models to choose from, their specs. are various as much as their prices. I kept refining my search and I got to a final 3 choices that could satisfy my needs for a camera. Nikon, Sumsung and Fujifilm. Each one of the have at least 5 or more models of the mirror less type which are very good. After a long while I got to my final selection last night when I picked the Fujifilm Nex-E1 and I placed my order.
Although most of my cameras are Canon, I went for the Fujifilm Nex-E1 based on many factors, (too long a list to mention on this post), and hundreds of photos I’ve seen shot from many Flickr’s members that are all over the world.
Of course I will be testing the camera as soon as I get it and will let you know and see the results as always.
Next are some pictures from my photo archives.
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Quote from the Author
“A good chuckle is healthy, it helps you break the monotony of a serious life.” ~ H.J. Ruiz
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