King Of The Flowers

"King Of The Flowers" 

Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Take Tender Care

"Take Tender Care" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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I Thessalonians 5:14  "Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy.  Encourage those who are timid.  Take tender care of those who are weak.  Be patient with everyone." 

Content In The Shade

"Content In The Shade"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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This ram seemed content in the shade!

Location:  Wild Animal Safari, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Jelly Bean Flower

 "Jelly Bean Flower" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

Location:  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

 

Again, I was amazed by God's sense of humor.  Click on this photo for a closer view so you can see the little flowers that look like jelly beans!  Amazing:)  I went back to get a better photo and the "jelly beans" had dried up:( 

 

Hangin' On

"Hangin' On"   Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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I found this little guy on my front porch not long ago. 

He was kinda scared of me, so he kept jumping round from place to place.  Note his little "toe" is raise on his left "foot."

No direct eye contact, but he still has his eye on me!

Lovin' Life

"Lovin' Life"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Sometimes the way we look at life is all a matter of perspective! 

 

A Little Bit Of Sunshine!

"A Little Bit Of Sunshine!" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Hopefully, this photo will bring you "A Little Bit Of Sunshine" today:)

Coming In For A Landing!

"Coming In For A Landing!"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Location:  Callaway Gardens

Because of a previous visit to Callaway Gardens, I knew where to find hummingbirds.  I went two different days to take photos of them.  They are so fast, and it is difficult for me to get the perfect photo!  I had a little help with this one!!

It's much easier to take a photograph when the hummingbird has landed!

Carnival Ride

"Carnival Ride" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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I never really thought about God having a sense of humor until this past year. He has shown me personally His sense of humor while at work, but He recently has shown me though flowers. I aptly named this photo, "Carnival Ride." 

 

When I looked at the details of this flower it reminded me of a carnival ride.

He just amazes me!

 

"Mr. Grumpy Face!"

Sorry, I could not leave this one out!

Illuminated

"Illuminated" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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When I took this photo, the flower did not look like this at all.  The middle of the flower is illuminated.  I don't even remember seeing the star pattern in the middle.  All I saw was a purple flower!  I am amazed:)   

The 'Son' Shining Through

"The 'Son' Shining Through" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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I enjoy looking at this photo because the flower is illuminated by the sun shining through its petals. But more importantly......are we letting the 'Son' shine through us? 

Singing The Alleluia Chorus

"Singing The Alleluia Chorus"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Well, I couldn't come up with an appropriate title for this photo, so I asked my husband.  He

sang the alleluia chorus and told me that was the first thing that popped in his mind!

Let Your Light Shine

"Let Your Light Shine"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

My favorite part of this photo is not so much the flower but the light shining through in the background.  I love that you can see a hexagon shape!

Did I Just See What I Thought I Just Saw?

"Did I Just See What I Thought I Just Saw?"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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I went back to the Botanical Garden yesterday!  I spent a couple hours taking photos of the hummingbirds again.

As I was taking pictures, I thought I saw one stick out his tongue!  Did I just see what I thought I just saw?  I kept my camera focused and took tons of pictures hoping I would catch him doing it again.

Click, click, click....sure enough, he stuck his tongue out again!

This was his favorite place to land, so I made sure I had my camera ready.  He must have landed here a dozen times!

I was excited to get so many shots!  I had a few more but did not want to post them because they were not focused very well.  I again prayed before I went out, and I am thankful He provided so many neat adventures.  I have a few more new stories and photos from this day to post later!!   

I've Gotta Itch!

"I've Gotta Itch!"  Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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The hummingbird is by far the hardest creature I have tried to photograph.  They are lightning fast and by the time you see them, get your camera ready, focus, and click, they have decided to go to the next flower!

It is hard to find these little guys in the trees....they just blend in.  I couldn't find this one and when I looked up, he was right over my head!  When I was editing the photo, I was amazed to see the down feathers.  Click on the photo for a closer view.

I was a little aggravated at them because they kept sitting in the trees. There were three hummingbirds, and I think they were scouting each other out!  Finally got a decent one of him feeding at the flowers!  Caught ya! 

I knew this one would be a great shot as soon as he landed!

This one was cleaning himself!

All to say....I was very thankful to find these creatures.  They amaze me.  Before I went to the Botanical Garden, I again asked the Lord to bring me things to take photos of.  I had never seen hummingbirds here before!  I spent well over an hour playing ring around the rosie (the flower beds) to catch photos of them.  Now I 'm thankful they sat in the trees!

I Will Give You Rest

"I Will Give You Rest" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Location: Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

"Then Jesus said, 'Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'" Matthew 28:11

Grateful He Answered My Prayer

"Grateful He Answered My Prayer!" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Look at the dainty feathers on this Great Egret!

My whole purpose in wanting to go to the beach this day was to take some photos of birds. I prayed the Lord would bring some birds so I could take pictures.

I had a blast following this Great Egret around, and took a couple hundred pictures

Flying on the Fourth of July!

 Dinner!

Coming in for a landing!!

Location: St Simons Island beach

 

 

 Checking out the waves!

A New Creation

"A New Creation" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Butterflies are a new creation. They were at one time a caterpillar, but they went through an amazing metamorphosis and became a beautiful butterfly!  The same change happens when Christ comes into someone's life.   2 Corinthians 5:17 states,  "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

  Are you a new creation?

Small Surprise

"Small Surprise" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Location: Callaway Gardens

I love this photo, and I was delighted to find a small surprise when I was editing. Click on the photo and see if you can spot it. The Lord allowed a bee to fly by at the right time!!

Wallowing

"Wallowing" Photo by Judy Royal Glenn

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Pigs really like to wallow in the mud and water.  They barely have any sweat glands, so wallowing in the mud can help them regulate their body temperature.  I can choose to wallow with the pigs, but I have He who equips me with everything I need.  He helps me through!