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Dave Mead's avatar

Another week of wonder Michela, apologies for being so far behind. That first picture is just beautiful 👏

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Absolutely no need to apologise Dave; busy time for you. Thank you (and thank you, will get one off to you).

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Dave Mead's avatar

Looking forward to it 🙏

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Maïlys Ray's avatar

Your new About page is spot on because listening to your words and sounds while looking at your amazing pictures has the same effect as a meditation on me: it almost instantly brings me a feeling of peace and calm, and invites me to slow down and feel more grounded.

Your spider webs pictures are absolutely stunning. The dew almost looks like jewelry! And this monochrome daffodil is gorgeous.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

That’s so wonderful to hear Mailys, thank you! And now I’ll be looking at those webs differently after reading Rebecca Hooper’s post this morning—you might enjoy it too.

https://open.substack.com/pub/betweentwoseas/p/astonishment?r=29jh0d&utm_medium=ios

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Melissa Lee's avatar

I appreciate the highlight of the blackbird bathing. I get such a lovely feeling when I see a bird enjoying a bath I've just cleaned and refilled. It's such a simple thing, but makes such a difference.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Doesn’t it just? I was watching a sparrow drink today and thinking that it felt more special than observing a visit to a feeder.

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Sophie S.'s avatar

that photo of the daffodil is absolutely stunning!

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks so much Sophie. There is something a little ghostly about it in monochrome.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

A beautiful walk I needed this morning. Thank you! Your descriptions are exquisite.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

You’re welcome Manuela, great to know that this helped you a little today.

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Lin Gregory's avatar

Your observations and images take me walking with you once again Michela - your images are beautiful, the dew on the webs is just gorgeous.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks so much Lin. I was so fortunate to go up there that morning, and will be impatiently waiting for the dew to repeat its magic. As yet, no rerun…

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Kate Harvey's avatar

This is so beautiful and relaxing! You don't need it but do you know the Merlin app? It's wonderful for identifying birdsong ✨

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Kate, glad you enjoyed this. I do indeed—I’ve been using it for the past year, and find it invaluable. Every so often there’s a surprise new discovery.

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Kate Harvey's avatar

Yes, so magical! I learned so much from it!

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Sorry for my previous typo Kate.

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Kate Harvey's avatar

Don't worry, easily done!

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Amy's avatar

The webs are wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

You’re welcome Amy. So glad to have been there to see them on Tuesday; frost today, but not enough moisture for any magic.

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Stacy Boone's avatar

How I look forward to seeing spider webs in the morning. Just a little more snow needs to melt. Beautiful images.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Stacy. They are magical, aren’t they? Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long.

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Todd Haughton's avatar

Beautiful images, Michela! I love how the light glints off the spider webs, highlighting the tiny dew drops on them.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Todd! The drops do take your breath away, and make you realise just how many tiny spiders are about.

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Naomi de Vries's avatar

Beautiful photo's 🥰

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Naomi. I had another look today, but the webs were staying hidden.

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Linda Clark's avatar

This was a beautiful listen Michela. I could listen to that birdsong all day, including the drumming. Divine. Your words describe what you see and hear so I feel that I can see and hear them too. The photos are wonderful as ever. You are so talented. Thank you 😊

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Linda, you’re very kind. It’s the first time I’ve been so close to a woodpecker drumming on deadwood and the second, coming in at a different pitch, was wonderful. Oh, and I think your photos and detailed observations on Notes are fantastic too!

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Linda Clark's avatar

Thank you! 😊

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perfectlight's avatar

Andrew is class (love his work) and the article is very good

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks perfectlight!

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Andrew Sanderson's avatar

Thank you Michela.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

My pleasure Andrew, hope it encourages a few more folks to check your publication out—and think!

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