Friday, July 19, 2024

AN OLD FAVORITE - A DOG ON POINT WITH A SPARROW?

 

A favorite from my archives. The weathervane caught my attention when we were on one of our weekend drives. We had stopped to look at an old building and this was on the roof. The sparrow refused to pose long enough for a photo. He was already heading south! You will see him if you look along the downward line of the roof.

"If twice rotates the weathervane, 
it’s indicating wind and rain."
~Author Unknown~

and

“You who travel with the wind, 
what weathervane shall direct your course?”
~Khalil Gibran~


Thanks so much for visiting, I hope your weekend is a great one, and that your weathervane is caught by a faint breeze to cool your day.





51 comments:

  1. What a wonderful happenstance photo! The dog is sparrow hunting!! It is so like you to find something so whimsical and cool!

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    1. Thanks Ginny, I was happy how it turned out. Sometimes you get lucky with these photos :)

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  2. That is a gorgeous capture. Thank you.

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  3. Thoughtful quotes today Denise. Thank you

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    1. You are very welcome and very happy you enjoyed them, thank you Cloudia :)

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  4. The weathervane is surely unique and special

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    1. I thought so at the time, thank you roentare :)

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  5. What a great capture to get the bird and the weathervane together. It’s been many many years since I’ve seen a weathervane

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    1. Thank you Sandra :) We have a neighbor who has one on her roof but can't remember seeing any others elsewhere for a long time.

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  6. What a neat weathervane that is. I wonder if the owner is a hunter or perhaps just loves dogs.

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  7. The weathervane is delightful.

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  8. It’s easy to forget that weather vanes were once important devices to which people paid attention. Now we check our phones!

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  9. One always used to see weathervanes once. Have a good weekend Denise.
    Take care.

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    1. I always liked those weathervanes. Thank you Margaret, I wish you the same :)

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  10. I love the weathervane, neat capture of the sparrow. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!

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    1. So glad Eileen, and thank you, I with you the same :)

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  11. It's a great capture of that flying away sparrow!

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    1. I remember being very pleased when I saw him in frame. Thank you Angie :)

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    1. To you also Donna, thank you and sending hugs :)

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  13. Great catch in the first photo, to see the sparrow taking off for parts unknown.

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    1. Thanks Red, I was very surprised to see that little sparrow :)

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  14. Something about weather vanes just bring calm and peace to any picture. We had several on our horse barn in Wisconsin. I brought one with us to South Dakota, it now sits on top of a post.

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    1. I agree! How lovely that you brought one of your weathervanes to South Dakota :)

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  15. Super jest ten wiatrowskaz. Miłego weekendu:)

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    1. Dziękuję bardzo. Cieszę się, że wiatrowskaz przypadł Ci do gustu. Życzę udanego weekendu :)

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  16. The owners certainly have a sense of humor and style.
    Very interesting post Denise!
    I really like the weather vanes!!

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    1. Thank you Katerina, I like weathervanes also. These days they are used more for decoration I think.

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  17. It just dawned on me that you don't see weather vanes much anymore. I like the dog.

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  18. Hi Denise, new follower here. I've been looking for interesting new blogs and came across yours. A pointer dog on a weathervane actually makes perfect sense! I'm surprised we don't see it more often.

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    1. Hi Karen, so nice to meet you and thank you for following me :) I always enjoy meeting a new blogging friend. I am going to do a search of weathervanes for sale. Maybe I can find ones with dogs.

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  19. I have never seen a weather vane like this.
    Recently my neighbors had a new chimney cap installed.
    It is in the shape of a wagon like from the westerns.
    Hugs happy Friday
    Cecilia

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    1. That sounds very eye-catching. I would like to see that :) Hugs Happy Friday to you also Cecilia and thank you :)

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  20. You got me thinking that maybe we should buy and install a weathervane! :)

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    1. I would love to see yours when you get one :)

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  21. That would be a great idea Linda :) I would buy that book too!

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  22. I really like that darling weathervane Denise. A great capture with your camera! Maybe Mr. Sparrow knew he was in the crosshairs of the pointer. Sending you cooling breezes for a happy weekend!

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    1. Maybe so Martha Ellen or maybe he was heading home for lunch :) Thank so much, I wish you the same.

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  23. Me encantó la primera foto. Ten un buen fin de semana.

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    1. Muchas gracias. Te deseo un feliz fin de semana tambié

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  24. Now that was a great capture!

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    1. Thank you Rose, I was very happy with the way it turned out :)

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