UPDATE: The winner is…Beckie!
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©Diana Cosby 2020
Cooper’s Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
I love taking nature photos, it’s an enjoyable pastime, one that refills my muse. Today I’d like to share some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken this year. I hope you enjoy.
As I walk through the woods or along the marsh it’s always wonderful to come across deer. They’re beautiful and have such an amazing presence.
On rare occasions, I see foxes, which makes when I do see them, extra special. This spring I had the honor of seeing a pair of foxes with their kit.
Baltimore Oriole
Bluebird
Cardinal
There is such a huge variety of birds where I live, I never know what I’m going to see.
Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Ruddy Turnstone
This year was the first time I saw a turkey in the wild and was able to get a photo. A few weeks ago, a Turkey Vulture land in a tree near me. They’re huge and this one had about a six-foot wingspan. In addition to seeing my first ever Ruddy Turnstone, I had to share at least one photo of bees. 🙂
Living near the ocean, in the salt air, the sunrises are gorgeous. What is your favorite nature memory of 2020?
Contest
ONE winner will be drawn from everyone who posts on my guest blog post about, ‘My Favorite Inspiration from Nature Photos of 2020,’ on Delilah’s blog between 18 December 2020 – 27 December 2020. The winner will receive a mug.
About the Author
A retired Navy Chief, Diana Cosby is an international bestselling author of Scottish medieval romantic suspense. Books in her award-winning MacGruder Brothers series have been translated into five languages. Diana has spoken at the Library of Congress, Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC, and appeared in Woman’s Day, on USA Today’s romance blog, “Happy Ever After,” MSN.com, Atlantic County Women Magazine, and Texoma Living Magazine.
After her career in the Navy, Diana dove into her passion – writing romance novels. With 34 moves behind her, she was anxious to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met throughout the world. After the release of the bestselling MacGruder Brothers series and The Oath Trilogy, she released the bestselling The Forbidden Series.
Diana looks forward to the years of writing ahead and meeting the amazing people who will share this journey.
Diana Cosby, International Best-Selling Author
www.dianacosby.com
The Oath Trilogy
MacGruder Brother Series
The Forbidden Series
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A heartwarming way to end a heartbreaking year. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. All the best in 2021.
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Nature is absolutely always complete inspiration all around me. Showing God’s creation.
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seeing animals
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Foxes, no Turkey vulture, no cardinal, I cannot pick a favorite! You have a great eye for beauty in nature 🙂
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As always, your photographs are stunning! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
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I put up a bird feeder in the back yard and the front yard this year. My favorite memories have been watching the birds that come to eat. Other than sparrows, I have a male and female cardinal, a mockingbird, a titmouse, and a curved beak thresher that come to eat regularly. I love watching the mockingbird come swooping in to scare off the sparrows and get his fill.
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🐪. It brought happiness to the world
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Beautiful sunsets and the colors of the flowers with the bees are just so vibrant.
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I love all these pictures. Your photographs are amazing and stunning. Not entering the contest since I already have a coffee mug from you. Just wanted to thank you for sharing these gorgeous pictures 📷.
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Delilah,
My deepest thanks for inviting me back to your wonderful blog to share my favorite inspiration from nature photos of 2020. It was difficult to choose which pictures to share, but I hope your readers enjoy. Take care, and wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and New Year!
*Hugs*
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Anna Taylor Sweringen wrote: A heartwarming way to end a heartbreaking year. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. All the best in 2021.
~Hi Anna, wonderful to see you. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photography. Take care, my friend, and wishing you a blessed Christmas and New Year!
*Hugs*
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Beckie wrote: Nature is absolutely always complete inspiration all around me. Showing God’s creation.
~Hi Beckie, thank you for stopping by. Nature is truly amazing. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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bn100 wrote: seeing animals
~Hi bn100, always nice seeing you. I appreciate your stopping by and sharing your favorite nature memory of 2020. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Michelle L wrote: Foxes, no Turkey vulture, no cardinal, I cannot pick a favorite! You have a great eye for beauty in nature 🙂
~Hi Michelle, thank very much for stopping by. I appreciate your kind words about my photography. Nature is truly amazing, and yes, it is tough to pick a favorite. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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ButtonsMom2003 wrote: As always, your photographs are stunning! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
~Hi ButtonsMom2003, so nice to see you again. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photography. I appreciate the holiday wishes, and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Angela Marie Hall wrote: I put up a bird feeder in the back yard and the front yard this year. My favorite memories have been watching the birds that come to eat. Other than sparrows, I have a male and female cardinal, a mockingbird, a titmouse, and a curved beak thresher that come to eat regularly. I love watching the mockingbird come swooping in to scare off the sparrows and get his fill.
~Hi Angela, thank you for stopping by and sharing your favorite nature memories of 2020. It’s a lot of fun watching birds, and you have quite a variety of birds that visit. Wow, your lucky to see a curved beak thrasher. I’ve never seen one. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Debbie wrote: 🐪. It brought happiness to the world
~Hi Debbie, I appreciate your stopping by and sharing your favorite nature memory of 2020. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Laura Tavares wrote: Beautiful sunsets and the colors of the flowers with the bees are just so vibrant.
~Hi Laura, thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your favorite nature memories of 2020. Sunsets as flowers and bees have such amazing colors. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Misty Dawn wrote: I love all these pictures. Your photographs are amazing and stunning. Not entering the contest since I already have a coffee mug from you. Just wanted to thank you for sharing these gorgeous pictures 📷.
~Hi Misty, I appreciate your stopping by, it’s nice seeing you again. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photography. Nature is incredible, and I have fun on my walks as I never know what I’m going to see. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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I really can’t pick a favorite photo. I really like the heron, the foxes and kit, the color of the crackle, I like them all. I can’t believe you get to see these animals so often. And you have such a great camera and an awesome eye. I really do enjoy your photo’s.
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I LOVE the sunrise (or sunset) photos! The colors are amazing and so peaceful
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Ann Nikirk wrote: I really can’t pick a favorite photo. I really like the heron, the foxes and kit, the color of the crackle, I like them all. I can’t believe you get to see these animals so often. And you have such a great camera and an awesome eye. I really do enjoy your photo’s.
~Hi Ann, thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate your kind words about my photography. I’m continually amazed at the huge variety of beautiful wildlife around me. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Denise Fidler wrote: I LOVE the sunrise (or sunset) photos! The colors are amazing and so peaceful
~Hi Denise, I appreciate your stopping by. Being near the ocean, the sunrise and sunsets tend to be incredible. Take care, and wishing you a wonderful holiday season and New Year!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN,Ret.
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Congratulations go out to Beckie, who won Diana’s great prize! Thanks to everyone for playing and to Diana for a great post!