Janet Brien's photos with the keyword: Happy New Year

Today is New Year's Eve here in the United States but over in Europe it's New Year's Day!! So I am posting this picture now since it works for both days. :) First off, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and wonderful new year. I'd like to thank all of you for the support and comradery we've shared since I've returned to ipernity a couple of months ago. I feel like I'm a totally new person, and a whole lot of that is because of the community here at ipernity. I am so thankful. I look forward to another year of getting to share our photography and learning more about one another, getting inspired, and growing more creative each day. For today's picture, you will recognize my theme: Christmas Eve and Christmas featured holiday cards of two adorable birds I photographed a couple of years ago. If you didn't read about it in my previous posts, it was a perfectly snowy day so I set up our 100-300mm lens in our kitchen doorway that opens out onto our back porch. It also has a perfect view of our bird feeders, so I sat inside while it snowed and clicked away as the birdies stopped by to have some snacks. I ended up getting hundreds of pictures, most of which were crisp and useable. The majority featured the darling Oregon Junco, but I got lots of pictures of House Finches, Lesser Goldfinches, a few Lark Sparrows, and even a Northern Flicker and a White-Breasted Nuthatch! I thought it would be fun to feature a different bird for each card, so this one has an extremely fluffy Lesser Goldfinch. (I will try to post pictures of the other species when I can.) Pam, it's been so nice to see more and more comments from you. You leave them for me, and you have been making the rounds too! That makes me so happy. It's nice to know that you're feeling a little better as time passes. Here's to better health in 2019! Explored on 1/1/19, highest placement, #1.

I thought it would be perfect to have a quote for my Happy New Year's wishes, and isn't this just perfect?! :) This quote can be considered in a lot of ways. I would invite anyone who wants a gratifying challenge to take on a 365 Project. It's an amazing experience. Or write a book! After all, I may very well be turning my 365 Project into a book, which would be available a an e-book to enjoy on your tablet. But another way to look at that quote is that every day is the opportunity to do better. To try something new. To change your ways or to keep on that awesome path you've been on. To quote myself, "The world is an oyster...eat it up!" Remember this: in our lives, we have no reset button. So if you're not happy with your life, you need to do whatever you can to change that--or learn to find the joy in the life you have now. :) HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!! May this be your very best ever! Thank you for all of your support and encouragement this past year, I am so lucky to know you all. Best wishes, and may your lives be full of joy and prosperity, love and laughter, each and every day. Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references. Wiki: Brad Paisley

Wishing all of you a joyful New Year, full of prosperity, happiness, peace and good fortune! Here's to another year of friendship and fun on Flickr! It has been a life-changing experience on Flickr, and I have each and every one of you to thank! *big hugs* Thanks to all of you who have visited and have left comments and favorites! I try to go to all of your pages within a day or two (when I'm not buried in work) and is a highlight for me to see your beautiful photography! :)