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Blue Jay with a peanut - Yesterday was fairly awful. Up at 4:00 a.m., Phil's surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and put in a port for the peritoneal dialysis (in about 3 months), discharge from the hospital at 11:30, rush to the dialysis center for 4.5 hrs. of hemodialysis, then to the pharmacy for his meds, and, finally, a restless night full of interruptions. However, he feels better this morning. We face the future with optimism. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot!
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Blue Jay with a peanut - Yesterday was fairly awful. Up at 4:00 a.m., Phil's surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and put in a port for the peritoneal dialysis (in about 3 months), discharge from the hospital at 11:30, rush to the dialysis center for 4.5 hrs. of hemodialysis, then to the pharmacy for his meds, and, finally, a restless night full of interruptions. However, he feels better this morning. We face the future with optimism. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot!

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Links to those participating in the daily posts:
https://arctangent.smugmug.com/All-Recent-Uploads/Days-uploads-the-current-day-only/ (arctangent - Elizabeth Jacob);
https://mccommon.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2023/ (Donna McCommon);
https://www.jmjstudios.net/Daily-Photos/2023-Daily-Pictures/ John Murphy);
https://birds-wildlife-australia.smugmug.com/ (Marlis & Robert of Birds/Wildlife of Australia);
https://brunosuignard.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Bruno Suignard);
https://hyderphoto.smugmug.com/Daily-photo/2023-Daily-Photos/ (Gene Hyder);
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2023/ (Godschild);
https://kdp450.smugmug.com/General-Photography/Daily-Photos/Dailies-2023/ (Kevin Poyner);
https://gregroseos.smugmug.com/Recent-uploads-/Recent-shots-2023/ ( Greg & Rose ) ;
https://lgood.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-1/ (Linda Good);
https://loyddalton.smugmug.com/Photos-of-the-Day/Daily-Photos-2021/ Loyd Dalton;

https://www.dubinphotography.net/Events/Misc/Daily-Photos/ (Arnold Dubin);
https://www.rickwillis-photos.com/ (Rick Willis); https://byronfairphotography.smugmug.com/PHOTOADAY/DAILY-PHOTOS-2021-2022/ (Byron Fair);
https://www.truimagesphotography.com/Photography/The-Daily-Photo/Daily-2023-Photos/ (TruImages - Trusalda);
http://www.sparhawkphotography.com/Recent-Uploads/Whats-New/ (Judith Sparhawk);
https://nelli.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Donna from Canada);
https://eyeshots.smugmug.com; https://eyeshots.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-2019/ (Suzanne Spidell);
https://franks-focus.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/2023-Daily-Photos/ Frank Pharis);

https://birdshooter.smugmug.com/New-Images/2023-Photo-A-Day-/ (Wayne Wendel);
https://www.allenfotowild.com/DailyPhoto/Daily-2023/ (Terry Allen);
https://dycasstudios.smugmug.com/DailyGallery-1/2015-Daily-Gallery/ (Dycas Studios & Casey Elizabeth);
https://tstravels.smugmug.com/Dailies/Daily-Dose-2018/ (ts travels);
https://darlenejansen.smugmug.com/ Darlene Jansen);
https://www.robertblackburnphotography.com/ (Robert Blackburn);
https://malcolmjenkinsphotography.smugmug.com/Through-My-Eyes/Recent-Favourite-Images/New-Entries/ (Malcolm Jenkins);
https://davidholland.smugmug.com/JulyAugust-images-23/
(David Holland);
https://jimholmquist.smugmug.com/ (Jim Holmquist);
https://billjboydphotography.smugmug.com/Daily/2023-Daily-Photos/ Bill Boyd);
https://kjakes1.smugmug.com/ (Karen Jacobs);
https://www.jmcqueenphoto.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2023/ (Janet McQueen;
https://boobaby.smugmug.com/My-Pics-2023/; (Pam - Boobaby);
https://www.wildelifephotography.com/Dailies/2022/
https://www.geoghanart.com/DAILY-ADDITIONS-2023 Regina Geoghan);

https://pascaleguy.smugmug.com/The-last-news-Les-ptites-derni%C3%A8res/; Pascale Guy
https://www.jeansphoto.fr/New-Photos/; Jean S Photos
https://marcdegirolamo.smugmug.com/Daily-Galleries/2023/ Marc DeGirolama);
https://www.calazones-flics.com/ (Calzone's Flics)

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  • Tulip from this spring - I have been going through my files and processing some shots that I had missed earlier.
  • Trumpet Lilies - I removed a busy background and replaced it with black.
  • Grasshopper Love - not as sharp as I'd like because the wind was blowing the stem constantly, but I thought it was interesting.
  • Shirley Poppy - I replaced the busy background with the black; this one took a really long time to isolate the little hairs on the stem.
  • Martagon Lily - Thanks to Kevin for pointing out that the AI in yesterday's image had screwed up the connection between the bridle and the reins. I have to fix that.
  • I replaced a vacant lot and residential neighborhood with this field of wildflowers and grasses using PS Generate AI. The AI is getting better with each update to the beta.
  • Red Poppy
  • Weed Seedhead
  • Squirrel Sneaking About
  • Zephirine Drouhin - thornless rose
  • Hollyhock
  • Stargazer Oriental Lilies - a painterly version
  • Grasshopper on a Lily - Marlis asked me to thank everyone for their condolences for Robert's death and for their thoughts and prayers.
  • Fireworks with an AI reflection - Phil is recovering well. Thanks for all your inquiries.
  • House Finch Taking a Bath
  • Blue Jay with a peanut - Yesterday was fairly awful. Up at 4:00 a.m., Phil's surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and put in a port for the peritoneal dialysis (in about 3 months), discharge from the hospital at 11:30, rush to the dialysis center for 4.5 hrs. of hemodialysis, then to the pharmacy for his meds, and, finally, a restless night full of interruptions. However, he feels better this morning. We face the future with optimism. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot!
  • Robins at the Fountain - My husband was looking at his ipod and told me that a friend of mine, Marlis Schoeb, had died. I immediately went to smugmug and put a note on my image for the day. I was mortified to learn later when I received an e-mail from Marlis that Robert was the one who had died. He had been battling cancer and lost his battle after having another surgery and experiencing complications. I know we will all miss him dreadfully. I have admired the team of Marlis and Robert so much for their superb quality images and their devotion to learning and nature. I wanted to get this misinformation corrected, even though I will be at the hospital all day today with Phil, who is having a surgery.
  • Male Northern Red-Shafted Flicker - I misunderstood an e-mail...it is Robert who has passed away. (Birds-Wildlife Australia) It is nonetheless an awful tragedy. We will miss him.
  • House Finch and House Sparrow Confrontation on the Fountain
  • Scrub Jay

  • nelli

    2 days ago

    I'M SO SORRY FOR SUCH AN AWFUL DAY!! MY PRAYERS FOR PHIL !! BE SURE TO TAKE SPECIAL CARE AS YOU COPE WITH ALL THIS JUDY!! HUGS FROM CANADA!!

  • geoghanart

    2 weeks ago

    Oh my gosh - you and Phil did have a long exhausting day. Glad that the surgery is over with and hope that Phil is recovering well from it. Also hope you are getting rest. Prayers and good wishes for you both.

  • jimholmquist

    2 weeks ago

    Wonderful shot Judy! Perfect timing and pose.

    I will keep you and Phil in my prayers.

  • John (300m)

    2 weeks ago

    awesome shot Judy! Love the full mouth!! Glad to hear Pill is doing better and that is very stressful on your trip. Wishing you both the best with thoughts

  • Franks-Focus

    2 weeks ago

    Awesome shot catching this little guy with his mouth full.

  • Darlene Jansen

    2 weeks ago

    Excellent capture of this Blue Jay, awesome detail! I really don't know how they manage to put so much into their mouth like this!

    When things get rough like it has been for your husband & you, I'm happy to hear you remain optimistic. I will offer more prayers for the two of you 🙏 Jesus is always with us. A short prayer my husband & I say daily together. Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything 💓

  • RBlackburn

    2 weeks ago

    This guy intends go a binge while it's still available, great capture!
    Hang in there, Judy! Sending positive vibes and prayers your way!
    ~ Robert

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    2 weeks ago

    Fun shot with the peanut, glad things are looking more settled sounds like and ordeal

  • God's Child

    2 weeks ago

    Super great shot of this bird with its mouth full. I love the blue hues accented by the gray and black fur!!

    The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:

    https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2023/i-x766mxS/A

    9/8/2023

  • Terry Allen

    2 weeks ago

    Terrific shot of this pretty blue jay with its peanut! So glad to hear things are improving with Phil!

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