This week Beth of Wandering Dogs, challenges us to feature anything with wings. As one who loves to photograph nature, especially birds and insects, I have many choices to select from.
Who hasn’t wished to have wings that would lift us out of trouble, take us off to beautiful vistas on the wind, and provide a freedom of motion that our bodies can’t quite accomplish?
Top – Brown Pelicans, Middle – Immature Bald Eagle, Bottom – Varied Thrush.
Insects have been around longer than humans, and likely will survive after we’re gone. Here are a few that are beneficial in the garden.
Angels are spiritual beings, represented in human form with wings, and usually considered to be benevolent attendant spirits. This being the season of angels, here is a photograph I was able to take of an angel painted by my husband Creighton’s, paternal great-grandfather, Alphonse Muraton. It is in a gallery in Saint-Brieuc, France.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Who can? Peli-can. And married to art royalty descendant. Good post Lindy.
Merci!
What an awesome post, Lindy! From start to finish, you wowed me with those beautiful photos. The closing photo is priceless.
Indeed it is. Took some serious French convincing from Creighton’s cousin to get it out of the “needs rehab” closet for us to view.
Lindy, I always enjoy your beautiful bird images and these are perfect for the challenge. I especially like the immature bald eagle in flight. I love, love, love the painting of the angel and the story behind it. Thanks for your wonderful response to the challenge.
What a pleasure. Thank you, Beth.
The painting is absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful piece of family history!
It was very moving to witness it in real time!
Lindy, you are SO good at this! Love the eagle from your Wordless Wednesday and especially the pelicans from Long Beach Peninsula!
— Barbara Hollenbeck
Thank you, Barbara. The Wordless Wednesday shots were the first action shots I’ve taken with my iPhone 16. I’m pleased with how clear they came out! That pelican shot is a favorite of mine 🤗
Thank you, Barbara. The Wordless Wednesday shots were the first action shots I’ve taken with my iPhone 16. I’m pleased with how clear they came out! That pelican shot is a favorite of mine.
Your insect gallery is beautiful but my favourite is the Varied Thrush, it could be a painting.
Thank you, Sofia. It was right outside my kitchen window, what a blessing!
Love your birds and insects – and so impressed by the beautiful angel painting! What a treasure!
Thank you, Anne Christine. It was awe inspiring to see the painting in person.
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