Vareck Self

Son | Brother | Uncle | Programmer | Photographer | Wanderer | Observer

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When you and your bird squad reunite in the bayou after a long winter apart...

Roseate Spoonbill: 'Hey guys, did you miss me?'
Great Egret: 'Of course, but we had to keep the place running without you.'
Other Egrets: 'Yeah, we made sure to save some… https://t.co/WbP4mJWohC

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Rachel Carson once said, 'The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.' I couldn't agree more, which is why I'm excited to share this beautiful picture of… https://t.co/3h3XVtGCWo

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Captured in this playful moment, these egret siblings remind us of the beauty of family and the unique bonds that we share. As Khalil Gibran once said, 'Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.' T… https://t.co/09BJD5kenQ

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"Survival of the fittest is often portrayed as a battle between species, but sometimes it's a battle within a species itself." - Unknown

A Roseate Spoonbill fiercely bites its rival's head

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Let's agree to disagree!

#GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #AllMightyBirds #AllAboutBirds #Bird_Captures #BirdPhotos #Birding #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #LouisianaWildlife #VisitLouisiana #OptOutside #DeepSouth #OnlyLouisiana #LouisianaTravel … https://t.co/x72LRcQhd3

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The Roseate Spoonbill, one the most colorful large birds that I've seen. However, I can't seem to figure if it's something from my dreams or nightmares.

Photographed with the @omsystem.cameras EM1 Mark III and the Olympus 150-400.

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Here's a Great White Egret leaving the nest. I didn't see where it ended up, I imagine that it's ended out to get a few more sticks for the nest.

#GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #AllMightyBirds #AllAboutBirds #Bird_Captures #BirdPhotos #Birding #Bir… https://t.co/XnjUOyqb6J

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″ ‘Yes I know who you are,’ said the baby bird. “You are not a kitten. You are not a hen. You are not a dog. You are not a cow. You are not a boat, or a plane, or a Snort! You are a bird, and you are my mother.” - P.D. Eastman

While other Egrets appear… https://t.co/bbl6ZxUHVZ

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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller

#LouisianaSwamp #Landscape #Nature #GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #BeautifulDay #Silhouette #CypressSwamp #VisitLouisia… https://t.co/5IHXRzRW3b

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Every day, I like to wake up and remind myself to be grateful of the simple things. - Miranda Kerr

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Sometime you have an itch that you must scratch.

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You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. - Maya Angelou

Photographed with … https://t.co/yGsil31cpv

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We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens

#Tree #Winter #StayAndWander #LoveOfPhotography #RoamThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #Landscape #… https://t.co/hWiEhGOWLC

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I couldn't think of a caption or find a quote that I wanted use for this picture... So, I hope that you enjoy and that you all are having a good weekend.

If you happen to have a good caption for this, please don't hesitate to share it.

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“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” – Alice Walker

#Tree #Winter #StayAndWander #LoveOfPhotography #RoamThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #Landscape #LandscapePhotog… https://t.co/PgCmnVIlSW

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"If being alone was that miserable, eagles would never be fearless enough to fly." - Unknown

#GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #AllMightyBirds #AllAboutBirds #Bird_Captures #BirdPhotos #Birding #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #LouisianaWildlife #Vi… https://t.co/iQthIVyEU5

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There something majestic about the Great Blue Heron.

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“Never look for birds of this year in the nests of the last.” ~ Miguel de Cervantes

Photographed with the @omsystem.cameras EM1 Mark III and the Olympus 150-400.

#GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #AllMightyBirds #AllAboutBirds #Bird_Captures #BirdPhot… https://t.co/njMBqKExKD

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Now am I flamboyant? Am I over the top? Maybe. -Riff Raff

Photographed with the @omsystem.cameras EM1 Mark III and the Olympus 150-400.

#GetOlympus #BreakFreeWithOlympus #AllMightyBirds #AllAboutBirds #Bird_Captures #BirdPhotos #Birding #BirdPhotograp… https://t.co/6pgwdewvpK