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"I go to Nature to be soothed and healed,
and to have my senses put in tune once more"
~ John
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| When I visit my family
on Ohio, much of my time is spent in nature...
Many of my photographs are taken at
Oak Openings
Preserve, a wildlife sanctuary in Northwest Ohio. It is home to
many rare species and has a variety of distinct environmental zones, including one of the few
remaining Oak Savannas in the world. Hiking here is one of the things I most love to do. Over time, I
have discovered the meadows where the deer graze in the morning, the spots where the woodpeckers nest and the trees where young Cooper's hawks
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Wild Blue Lupine has been abundant in
some places on the savanna. I love the
rich palette of
colors and the rhythmic
patterns
of these
rare native flowers. |
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Black Swamp Raptor Rehab cares for many
injured
birds of prey. This is Bart the Barred Owl
and an American Kestrel... |
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I
really enjoy the downy
woodpecker, red-bellied woodpeckers and sometimes I get to see a yellow-bellied sapsucker.
Since we live near woodlands, there is
always great bird watching
at our home feeders, too!
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All photos
copyright Deb Swingholm, 2007-2009
Coming Soon: note cards
featuring images from
Oak Openings Preserve
Visit Deb's Website
Visit
the Flowering Moon
website to learn about
Feng Shui,
Space Clearing and other ways
to
create a
balanced, inspired life that is in harmony with nature.
Coaching, workshops, Professional Training
Visit other pages
in
Deb's Photo Gallery |
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