Neil that first picture is incredible. Reading your newsletter makes me want to take a hike with you, hanging about 10 yards back, simply to observe what you find and how you find it!
Thanks Brian and much appreciated. That is my favourite photo too. I'm really fortunate to have these encounters on my hikes. It has taken me about 3 years to learn some of the patterns and hidden places in this conservation area. :)
This is an amazing Raccoon series, Neil. The sijo is wonderfully descriptive. I'll be looking higher the next time I walk in the woods. (Btw, did you get a chance to read Ch. 19 of the detective story?)
Thanks. Seen many a raccoon. Flip over trash cans to get scraps after a lobster fest. What a mess. Best made into coon skin caps. A Davy Crockett phase. Once upon a Tim.
Neil, I have always thought racoons were adorable but these photos have totally captured their impish personality! And the Sijo, so apt and perfect. What a wonderful find you have shared with us all! What a gift!
Really? Adorable? Until your trash bins are overturned and your separated trash has been disbursed over your property and necessitates another job of gathering and cleaning, which perhaps is not in your budgeted timeframe.
"What can be done but to remain still and create your own peace." Such a beautiful sentiment, Neil! And a perfect accompaniment to that absolutely adorable little raccoon face :)
Lovely thought and such cuteness
Thanks Beverley.
Lovely Sijo, subject, and sentiment. You are Bashō with an added camera.
Thank you Michael and very much appreciated.
The raccoon seems safe and sound inside the tree hollow.
Agreed Perry - they certainly looked comfy.
Love the way the raccoon looks out from the tree. So inquisitive. Great photos and Sijo, Neil.
Thanks James. This racoon was definitely curious.
Neil that first picture is incredible. Reading your newsletter makes me want to take a hike with you, hanging about 10 yards back, simply to observe what you find and how you find it!
Thanks Brian and much appreciated. That is my favourite photo too. I'm really fortunate to have these encounters on my hikes. It has taken me about 3 years to learn some of the patterns and hidden places in this conservation area. :)
Love the raccoon and the poem!
Thanks @John E. Dobbs and much appreciated!
This is an amazing Raccoon series, Neil. The sijo is wonderfully descriptive. I'll be looking higher the next time I walk in the woods. (Btw, did you get a chance to read Ch. 19 of the detective story?)
Thanks Heidi and I'll be sure to read chapter 19 today!
You are so kind and have spoiled me.:)
Haha, thanks @Heidi Zawelevsky!
It's true:)
In these reflections,
you have found that place.
A part of us,
all.
Respect, Neil.
Thanks JosT and much appreciated.
Raccoon bandit hiding.
Hold up.
Waits for wind fall.
Nicely done with the poem and describes it well Richard!
Thanks. Seen many a raccoon. Flip over trash cans to get scraps after a lobster fest. What a mess. Best made into coon skin caps. A Davy Crockett phase. Once upon a Tim.
Neil, I have always thought racoons were adorable but these photos have totally captured their impish personality! And the Sijo, so apt and perfect. What a wonderful find you have shared with us all! What a gift!
Thanks Pamela and very much appreciated! I like them as well - such interesting and intelligent creatures!
Really? Adorable? Until your trash bins are overturned and your separated trash has been disbursed over your property and necessitates another job of gathering and cleaning, which perhaps is not in your budgeted timeframe.
Great shots! You must have very exciting woods to explore.
Thanks @Carole Roseland and they are never boring!
Wow, what a moment!
I was definitely surprised to see them peeking out like this!
"What can be done but to remain still and create your own peace." Such a beautiful sentiment, Neil! And a perfect accompaniment to that absolutely adorable little raccoon face :)
Thanks Sydney and much appreciated!