Mike's Look at Life

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Refuge

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Mike

A tree that has died still provides refuge for birds that rest on a summer day.

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

56 thoughts on “Refuge”

catherinebowman on August 30, 2012 at 8:32 am said:

What a beautiful sky! And I love the starkness of the tree. Your eye is wonderful, Mike!

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Thanks Cat. I sees it, I shoots it.
  
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avian101 on August 30, 2012 at 8:35 am said:

Beautiful shot Mike! 🙂

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 8:36 am said:
  
  Thanks H.J. I might have guessed that it would peak your interest my birding friend.
  
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tearoomdelights on August 30, 2012 at 8:43 am said:

I never cease to be amazed by all the different subtle shades and textures in the sky. Lovely shot!

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 8:56 am said:
  
  It was a nice sky for sure. Thank you Lorna, my Scottish friend.
  
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patriciakirsch on August 30, 2012 at 8:47 am said:

Hauntingly beautiful.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 8:52 am said:
  
  Thank you patricia.
  
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lizziejoy10 on August 30, 2012 at 8:54 am said:

Great photo. Barren tree against a purple expanse. I love it. Blessings from Lizzie Joy

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 8:57 am said:
  
  Blessings and thanks right back to you Lizzy Joy.
  
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mobius faith on August 30, 2012 at 9:07 am said:

I love barren trees like this. Wonderful silhouette.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 9:18 am said:
  
  Thank you Terry.
  
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Matt on August 30, 2012 at 9:12 am said:

I’d like to use this one too, pop. Awesome, awesome picture.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 9:19 am said:
  
  Go ahead and use it Matt, but the bill just gets bigger 🙂
  
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Alex Autin on August 30, 2012 at 10:03 am said:

Beautiful colors and contrast on this one Mike.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Thank you the lady Autin.
  
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wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 10:47 am said:

Stunning! Just stunning! 😀

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Thanks Frauke.
  
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  - wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 10:53 am said:
    
    You deffo have the talent to capture special moments 🙂
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 10:55 am said:
    
    And you are sweet and deserving of good fortune.
    
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  - wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 10:57 am said:
    
    *Blushes* Thanks 🙂 Say hi to your lovely wife & Pumpkin 🙂
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 10:58 am said:
    
    Done 🙂
    
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  - wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 11:00 am said:
    
    Yay 😀 Btw, I have a question..A dog BARKS, what it s called when a horse is making noise? My online dictionary has no results for lol
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 11:00 am said:
    
    Whinney?
    
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  - wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 11:03 am said:
    
    Thanks to you & google & another dictionary, it s whinny 😀
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 11:04 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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  - wolke205 on August 30, 2012 at 11:05 am said:
    
    Have a good rest of the day 🙂
    
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Pat on August 30, 2012 at 11:34 am said:

A tree that has died also makes for a great photo subject – especially in this case!

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 11:36 am said:
  
  Thanks Pat.
  
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mcolmo on August 30, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

Love the colors in this one. Very gothic! 😀

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  I know gothic, as in dark and slightly disturbing. If you love it I love it. Thanks.
  
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snowbirdpress on August 30, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:

I can’t tell you how many species a dead tree (there’s a name for it and I can’t bring it to mind) will create environment for. Every since the huge old hickories in the back came down we have noticed a reduction in chickadee and woodpecker populations. All kinds of woodpeckers… and flickers etc.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Woodpeckers are ok unless they are pecking on your home, like the woodpeckers here do. Pinocchio wouldn’t stand a chance.
  
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  - snowbirdpress on August 30, 2012 at 6:32 pm said:
    
    Hi, Mike, I hear that if you nail a piece of thick wood over where they are pecking they’ll peck on that instead. But I know what you mean when wildlife runs amuck endangering our well being. Right now I have a groundhog that has decided that my foundation has got to go!
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 6:35 pm said:
    
    I think Pinocchio had a woodpecker.
    
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  - Mike on August 30, 2012 at 7:01 pm said:
    
    oooops.
    
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adaisygarden on August 30, 2012 at 2:27 pm said:

Love this! It’s interesting how the best photos are usually the simplest & uncluttered.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you Daisy. I am a big fan of simple.
  
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Gunta on August 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm said:

No surprise… loving the color here! Great backdrop for a charming silhouette.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  Almost as nice as your avatar 🙂
  Thank you.
  
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Gunta on August 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm said:

Sadly, the avatar represents the good ole days… like many of your images. But your response cracked me up, as usual! Far too many possible puns here. I think I’ll quit now.

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Love you Gunta.
  
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  - George Weaver on August 30, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:
    
    On that exchange, I quit, too. I always read until I reach heart-butt’s comment and your reply. Then I smile or laugh out loud and go home. Nice, guys. 🙂
    
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Lois on August 30, 2012 at 6:01 pm said:

A very different picture… amazing colours!

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- Mike on August 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  Yes, different for me. Nothing rotting, but there is that dead tree after all.
  
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niasunset on August 31, 2012 at 5:05 am said:

so beautiful, like a poem of a photography, Thank you dear Mike have a nice weekend, love, nia

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- Mike on August 31, 2012 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Thanks Nia.
  
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Michael Glover on August 31, 2012 at 10:39 pm said:

He shoots, he scores! I love the color!

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- Mike on August 31, 2012 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  I shoots and gets lucky from time to time. Even a blind squirrel….
  
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  - Michael Glover on August 31, 2012 at 10:42 pm said:
    
    LOL
    
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Robin on September 1, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:

This is stunning, Mike. I love that sky and silhouette.

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- Mike on September 1, 2012 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks Robin.
  
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elisaruland on September 1, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:

This is rich, yet delicate – like a fine piece of jewelry. Beyond beautiful!

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- Mike on September 1, 2012 at 7:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you. How nice.
  
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  - elisaruland on September 1, 2012 at 8:01 pm said:
    
    It’s true. You captured a lovely moment in time.
    
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  - Mike on September 1, 2012 at 8:53 pm said:
    
    Thank you again. Frozen moments. Better than some memories, which have a way of becoming distorted with time.
    
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