Sunday, May 29, 2016

The Copilot...

It's so important in life to have a good copilot, you know what I mean?
In all aspects, you need a good copilot...in the hubs, I have that.

The other day the hubs and I were heading home from dinner.
As we passed Godfrey Lake he shouted out 
"I think that was a Heron"
and before I knew it, 
he was spinning the car around, headed back.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed a 
Great Blue Heron

I snapped this image first, you know, just in case he flew off.

Getting a little closer, I snapped again,
I didn't want to go back to the car with nothing...
after such a great spotting from the copilot.

And just as I rounded the bend and the view opened up...I saw this.
I only clicked once or twice and it took flight...
but that was enough and I was so happy as I headed back to my copilot.

I was thinking perhaps he is the pilot, me the copilot, since he is the driver...
What's that saying...
"It doesn't matter where you go in life, it's who you have beside you"
Yep, that's us...pilot, copilot, it doesn't matter, just as long as we're together!

37 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

beautiful, debbie. you're a lucky one.

Lowcarb team member said...

You have a good man there Debbie ...
I love your words here ""It doesn't matter where you go in life, it's who you have beside you"
Yep, that's us...pilot, copilot, it doesn't matter, just as long as we're together!"
That is so true.

Your heron photo's are just great. I'm so pleased you were able to get these and share them with us.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

All the best Jan

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

aren't they beautiful. Love your framing.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Hello Debbie!
Beautiful pictures of herons.
Have a nice week.
Greetings.

Noke said...

Schön gesehen den Reiher.

Gruß
Noke

Sally said...

Blessed to have each other, and that makes me smile. :)

xoxo

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie, you and your hubby are both lucky to have each other. Love the Heron shots, well done. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!

Gayle said...

Well said. And sometimes the unexpected photos are the best, as in the case of this heron.

Breathtaking said...

I'm so glad you were able to get these shots, and they are beautiful Heron Captures. Well done to you both!:) Americo, my hubby has better eye sight than mine and when we are out and about he often calls my attention to birds I hadn't seen. What would we do without them!!!:)

DeniseinVA said...

Beautiful captures Debbie. You and your pilot did well :)

Kay said...

I'm blessed to have a good copilot also. These are truly awesome photos, Debbie! You are amazing!

BeachGypsy said...

I love uhat saying too and i put it up on our dining room wall. Great pictures of the bird. He sure is pretty! Hope yall are enjoying your holiday time. Its hot and rainy here!

Unknown said...

What a sweet post, Debbie, and indeed so true.
The photograph you got is amazing.
Such a regal creature.

Michelle said...

Such great photos. You do have a great copilot.

The Furry Gnome said...

Great picture too!

IanH said...

Amen to that! Great picture too.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Great pictures of the Heron.Your last sentence is so true.It doesn't matter where you go,as long as you are together.That is so true and I wish that more couples would appreciate their time together before it is too late.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Well it certainly was worth turning the car round for these lovely shots of the Heron

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Lindo e bem apanhado.
Um abraço e boa semana.

Linda said...

I so enjoy watching you and your husband live life! It just does a heart good to see such a happy couple!

Latane Barton said...

Wow.. that's a fabulous shot. Glad the co-pilot had his eyes peeled for such a treat.

Unknown said...

I love, love, love this heron!!! ... But, Debbie??? I must tell you why I'm chuckling at this story ... I have a friend who lives in this building - Marshall. He moved here almost a year ago now and we've become good friends. Last week, we went to run an important errand in downtown Harrisonburg: he was driving (the pilot) and - well, with my anxiety problems of being in a front seat (which happens even when I drive myself!), I'm in the back seat (so I'm the co-pilot). We're going through downtown and I said, "OH! the library is having a book sale!" and - just like that - he found a way to turn around, despite narrow, one-way streets and midday traffic, and we got to the book sale! I hadn't thought of it like piloting, until I read your story about your outing with your 'pilot' :)

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Sharon M said...

Ignore that comment from above - I posted from the wrong account! Anyway, what a great photo find you got there! Great spotting from your copilot. You know that I would have driven over someone's lawn to get those shots. ;-)

Conniecrafter said...

Wow you got some amazing shots of that Beauty, very cool! Greg says the same thing about me, he loves taking me along because I see things that he doesn't catch!!

Екатерина Балагурова said...

Hello Debbie! Great shots, especially the one through the leaves! Although the Heron cannot be seen completely, but there is a mystery in this photo =)

Farm Girl said...

You have a wonderful co pilot. I was thinking the other day about your story with Chuck. It is such a nice story.
Amazing shots you got Debbie. I really enjoy these. We have had some flying over in the mornings, I don't know where they are going to find water, so I enjoy seeing them through your lens.

Jenn Jilks said...

That's so cute! Mine did that the one time I was driving. He doesn't like driving but likes me to take photos! He was so proud of himself!

Cathy H. said...

Amazing capture! You have a wonderful copilot! When we travel I drive. Jerry drives so much for his job he likes to sit back and ride, but he's very patient as I slam on the brakes and turn around when I see something photo worthy. I do all this safely, of course!!

Joyful said...

Beautiful! You do have a wonderful copilot :-)

Barbara Neubeck said...

... fabulous photos Debbie... so special.. hugs.. Barb xxx

Brian King said...

Fantastic! One of my favorites as you know! You have your co-pilot very well trained! LOL!

Linda said...

Those are beautiful shots of the heron!

21 Wits said...

You are so right, I agree 100% and what one doesn't bring the other one does! Life and love is grand, as are those lovely captures. It's quite a beautiful show!

Unknown said...

Great shots of the heron! The last one is perfect.

Anonymous said...

Perfectly posed for you!

LeAnn said...

Really loved the photos of this unque bird. Your loving thoughts were the best. Blessings and hugs!❣