Sunday, August 3, 2014

Early August


Under an overcast sky

It was a lazy early August day perfect for picnicking in the grassy field, at least these cattle thought so,

 What the cattle might see if they'd looked up

Largest square: sparrow in amongst the white sweet clover. Moving clockwise: Canada thistles still blooming in some places, tough much of it has gone to seed; Choke cherries; ripening Virginiia creeper berries; dogwood berries; and burdock in flower.

Little one trying to keep up with the big guys

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36 comments:

  1. Carole M.August 3, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    lovely post and I especially like the collage images

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  2. MadSnapperAugust 3, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    that baby got a big awwwww.. and so does the sweet sparrow.

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  3. rainfield61August 3, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    You make me wanting to be one of the castle.

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  4. AnvilcloudAugust 3, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    I didn't know those thistles were Canada thistles. Is there a difference between them and burdock in the last photo?

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  5. RevrunnerAugust 3, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Maybe the little one just had a thought.

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  6. jp@A Green RidgeAugust 3, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Awwww...it wants to hang with the grown-ups!...:)JP

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  7. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Lovely photos of calm cows!!

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  8. eileeninmdAugust 3, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Love the cute baby! Your mosaic is pretty. Lovely images. Happy Sunday!

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  9. BirdmanAugust 3, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Lazy August days. Got to have them. Good book, hammock, beverage...zzzzzzzzzzzazz

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  10. TexWisGirlAugust 3, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    love the cattle scenes! beautiful!

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  11. JennyAugust 3, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Burdock is surprisingly attractive before it goes to seed. A handsome herd of cattle. Your photos really look like paintings -beautiful.

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  12. RoanAugust 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful berries and thistle shots. I enjoy seeing the cattle grazing. Remind me of when we lived in Tennessee back in the 70s. Our house was surrounded by cattle. Very peaceful.

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    You always do a nice piece with your collages.

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  14. William KendallAugust 3, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    An August day like that is good for a snooze! Lovely pics!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Fine post this morning! Cows in fields make me feel so serene! Lovely collage. August is a good month, I can't believe it is already the 3rd!

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  16. cieldequimperAugust 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Marvellous. I'll have the chokecherries please.

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  17. Magia da InêsAugust 3, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    ¸.•°♪♬♫º°
    Natureza exuberante!!!!

    Bom domingo! Ótima semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ♡♡º°｡

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  18. RedPatAugust 3, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    A nic summer day for al fresco dining!

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  19. Taken For GrantedAugust 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Cattle do not care much for esthetics so they only look up to continue grazing or to see danger. Their concern for plants, "Is it good to eat?" Not being bovine myself, I do appreciate your photos.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    That's a happy herd!

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  21. Ginny HartzlerAugust 3, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Your collage is truly delightful, gorgeous nature! I have never seen white dogwood berries! Look at all the beauty the cows are missing!

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  22. Ruth HiebertAugust 3, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful farm scenes.

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  23. Grandma Barb's This and ThatAugust 3, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Lovely collage and it's always nice to see the cattle grazing lazily.

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  24. maryaustriaAugust 3, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    The collage is wonderful!

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  25. Small City ScenesAugust 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Excellent rural scene. I always love your collages. They are always perfect. MB

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 3, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I'm thinking that little one is wondering when his turn will be. Nice shots.

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  27. StephanieAugust 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    A really nice post, love the cows!

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  28. LowellAugust 3, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    The farm photos are so idyllic and reminiscent of my youth that I get pangs of longing for those days! The collage is, as usual, superb!

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  29. MichelleAugust 3, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Good looking cattle!

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  30. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണAugust 4, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Interesting post and well captured photos...

    thanks

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  31. HalcyonAugust 4, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Nothing beats an Ontario summer!

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  32. A Colorful WorldAugust 4, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful photos, celebrating a beautiful Canadian summer!

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  33. NatureFootstepAugust 4, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    very nice. But also very much Sweden. :) Same flowers and berries. But I have not seen the white ones yet. :)

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  34. orchid0324August 5, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    Oh, GREAT pictures of nature from your country's August♡♡♡ Lovely collage of wonderful arrangement; like the way you put the flowers around the birdie, EG♪

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs to from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  35. Rambling WoodsAugust 5, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Summer is moving along isn't it..I love your summery mosaic Tina.. Thank you for linking into Nature Notes... Michelle

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  36. Maria's SpaceAugust 5, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Those photos say Summer!!!

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