{"id":18382,"date":"2014-12-31T05:47:41","date_gmt":"2014-12-31T12:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=18382"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:24:32","slug":"goodbye-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2014\/12\/31\/goodbye-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye 2014!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Red-tailedRed-tailed Hawk looking out over Farmington Bay<\/span><\/p>\n

As 2014 comes to an end I know I have tons to be grateful for in my personal life, my ever growing passion for bird and nature photography, and life in general.<\/p>\n

I continue to be gobsmacked by birds, their shapes, their abilities, their behaviors, their colors, and the wide range of species I see in a year. They enchant and delight me.<\/p>\n

I am blessed that I have family and friends who understand and support my passion for bird and nature photography even though it sometimes appears that I am 100% addicted to it. Alright; to be honest they know I am.<\/p>\n

I spend a lot of time in the field surrounded by birds, wildlife, and the most amazing views of wild places and I could not be any happier about that. Nature heals, invigorates, and inspires me.<\/p>\n

I’m excited about what 2015 might bring, and what wonders I will see and capture with my camera. I love what I do and my subjects too.<\/p>\n

Life… is amazing.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Red-tailed Hawk photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As 2014 comes to an end I know I have tons to be grateful for in my personal life, my ever growing passion for bird and nature photography and life in general. 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