UPDATE: The winner is…Sharon Mitchell!
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©Diana Cosby 2021
In addition to reading, taking photographs of the wildlife is a way I refill my muse. I look forward to summer and taking photos of flowers and newborn animals and birds.
One of my favorite things to see are the turtles. Locally, I’ve seen diamondback terrapins, snapping turtles, and box turtles.
It’s wonderful seeing fawns with their mothers; truly, a special moment.
Hummingbirds are interesting to watch. They’re extremely territorial, and I’ve seen them confront numerous birds, and even squirrels.
Dragonflies are beautiful, and they have such a wide assortment of colors. So far, I’ve seen green, blue, yellow, orange, gold, brown, and red dragonflies.
One of my favorite flowers is the coneflower. Not only is it beautiful to photograph, but coneflowers make a stunning backdrop in photographs for bees, hummingbirds, and the other wildlife they attract. Enjoy your summer and the beauty of nature around you.
Contest
ONE winner will be drawn from everyone who posts on my guest blog post about, ‘Nature – The Beauty of Summer Refills My Muse!,’ on Delilah’s blog between 18 July 2021– 25 July 2021, and will win a signed copy of His Destiny.
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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Awe inspiring as always. Thanks for sharing.(no need to enter me in the contest)
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I love the pictures. We once saw the giant tortoises. They are amazing.
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Beautiful I Love the pictures.
Wish I could have you visit were I’m hiding. I wish I had a camera with all I can and have seen lately.
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Delilah,
I hope your summer is going great. My deepest thanks for inviting me back to your wonderful blog to share my blog post and photos about, “Nature – The Beauty of Summer Refills My Muse.” Take care, my friend.
*Hugs*
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Anna Taylor Sweringen wrote: Awe inspiring as always. Thanks for sharing.(no need to enter me in the contest)
~:) Hi Anna, wonderful to see you, I appreciate your stopping by and your kind comments. So glad you like the photos. When I’m out walking, I never know what I’ll see. Take care, and I hope you have a fabulous rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Debra Guyette wrote: I love the pictures. We once saw the giant tortoises. They are amazing.
~Hi Debra, so nice to see you. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your king words about my photos. Oh wow, how neat that you saw a giant tortoises. That’d be incredible to see. Take care, and I hope the rest of your summer is terrific!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Beckie wrote: Beautiful I Love the pictures.
~:) Hi Beckie, so nice to see you. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photos.
Wish I could have you visit were I’m hiding. I wish I had a camera with all I can and have seen lately.
~Sounds like you’re in a location with a lot of wildlife. Not sure of what experience you have with a camera, but I use a Canon PowerShot SX60HS. For a point and shoot, I’m continually amazed at the quality of photos it takes. *The upgrade, SX70HS, is now out. Take care, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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nice nature pics
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I always enjoy seeing your pictures here on Delilah’s blog. I’m glad that you visit often. <3
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I love turtles, so that is my favorite of the wonderful pictures.
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bn100 wrote: nice nature pics
~Hi bn100, so nice seeing you. I hope all is going well on your end. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photography. I never know what I’m going to see on my morning walks. Take care, and I hope the rest of your summer is wonderful!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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ButtonsMom2003 wrote: I always enjoy seeing your pictures here on Delilah’s blog. I’m glad that you visit often. <3
~:) Hi ButtonsMom2003, always nice seeing you. Thank you for your kind words about my photos. I have fun seeing what nature pictures I can get, and I'm humbled that you enjoy them. It's an honor to visit Delilah's wonderful blog. Take care, and I hope you have a fabulous rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Mary Preston wrote: I love turtles, so that is my favorite of the wonderful pictures.
~:) Hi Mary, I appreciate your stopping by. Thanks, turtles are so neat. So far I’ve seen box turtles, snapping turtles, and diamondback terrapin turtles. Take care, and I hope you have a fabulous rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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The photos brightened my day. I love the hummingbird. I have five kinds that use my feeder, but have never seen one like this one because it’s not native. Thank you for sharing.
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Sharon Mitchell wrote: The photos brightened my day. I love the hummingbird. I have five kinds that use my feeder, but have never seen one like this one because it’s not native. Thank you for sharing.
~Hi Sharon, thank you so much for stopping by. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos. Wow, five kinds of hummingbirds, how neat! Take care, and I hope the rest of your summer is terrific!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Love the picture with the flower and the bee. So vibrant! Also love your books.
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Courtney Kinder wrote: Love the picture with the flower and the bee. So vibrant! Also love your books.
~Hi Courtney, I appreciate your stopping by. Thank you so much for your kind words about my photos and stories. I have fun both taking nature photos and writing novels, and I’m humbled that you enjoy both. Take care, and I hope the rest of your summer is great!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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A huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, deeply appreciated. Delilah, thank you so much for inviting me back to your fabulous blog. Take care, and I wish y’all a fabulous rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Thanks to Diana for being a great guest, as always!
And congrats to Sharon Mitchell! You’re our winner!