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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

SkyWatch-ing

Sky and water -- water and sky -- on Owasso Lake. There usually are white egrets intent on fishing among the lily pads and ducks swimming in and out of the reeds anytime along this stretch of water.
The origin of the name 'Owasso' is unknown, but there's speculation. . .my favorite is (courtesy of the Minnesota DNR)

. . . there is a Ojibwe legend that tells of a chief who adopted into his tribe a fugitive Sauk brave, Bukadawin, who became the husband of the Chief's daughter, Princess Natomo. Soon after a son was born to the young couple. An Enemy, Spotted Snake, attempted to kill Bukadawin with a poison arrow. Natomo saw him draw his bow and threw herself upon her husband to save him. She was killed by the arrow. Heartbroken, Bukadawin buried her beneath a birch tree. He then named his son "Wasso" meaning, "one Bright Spot", as a symbol of the one remaining joy in his life.

A peaceful --and busy -- spot to watch the sky.

To see many other sky views, visit SkyWatch. You'll be amazed and may even want to join in the community of avid, amateur sky watchers.

83 comments:

Marianne said...

I'm also thinking about the redwing blackbirds I'd be spotting :^)

Beautiful photo!

Q said...

Beautiful lake!
I bet Dragonflies are about too!
Sherry

Manuela said...

I have always loved legends like that. Beautiful pictures. We have a beautiful provincial park that has a marsh with boardwalk. I'll definitely be visitin it soon!

Anonymous said...

great photos

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shot.

Texas Travelers said...

Great post and terrific photos.
Really peaceful.
Thanks for the information.

Nice "Sky Watch" today.
Come visit, The Fire Storm.
Troy and Martha

Nova said...

that was amazing.. its a huge pond...

check out mine here:
http://www.supernovachron.com/2008/08/friday-sky-watch-sunny-meadville-pa.html

Anonymous said...

Yes, there's definitely something about reflections that brings out the beauty of skies

Rose said...

Love these shots...

Kelly said...

These are beautiful photos! I love the legend of Owassao lake! Very interesting and enjoyed the reflection of the sky in the water with the ducks swimming around! Beautiful post!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Noni: What a beautiful view wife the ducks casting silhouettes on the water. Have a great SWF, your special day.

Berit T said...

OH so beautiful place!!

Ivar Østtun said...

Beautiful, love the reflections

Dirkjogt said...

Fantastic starter for this week. I love reflections of the sky in the water. Lovely!

Flying Solo said...

Thanks for sharing these great reflection photos. You are an inspiration!

Tom said...

What a beautiful post this is... I love the legend.

dlyn said...

Beautiful photo - looks like a grea place to hand out.

Anonymous said...

great reflections! totally awesome! i really like the reflection of the sky.

mine is up too at Afternoon Skies

happy sky watching!

Petunia said...

Very beautiful shots. I love the one with the ducks:)
Petunia

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful photo! Love the second one! Drop by if you got a chance, HERE.

Pat - Arkansas said...

Lovely photos and narrative, and a most beautiful Sky Watch.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shots you have here! Stunning shots!

imac said...

Nice and peacful,Just beautiful.

Carletta said...

That first image is gorgeous!
I liked the legend too!
Beautiful Sky Watch with an amazing reflection.

Anonymous said...

Nice to see more of the lake in this post as well as to learn about the Indian Legend. Your sky watch guest post was also great. I love the combination of sky, sky in water, and the tall grasses.

bobbie said...

So lovely, with the little clouds reflected as they are.

Angie said...

Your photos are absolutely beautiful.

Rune Eide said...

I am week for reflections, and these were good!

Mine is here.

Brad Myers said...

Great shot, I like the reflection in the still water. I anjoyed your text also.

Pretty Life Online said...

what a great view!!! Perfect one for Skywatch! Mine's up too hope you can drop by,,,,asking for you votes too... Thanks a lot! happy weekend!

EG CameraGirl said...

I does indeed look peaceful...and wonderful!

D Herrod said...

Great shots. The reflection in the lake is cool.

Maria said...

Very beautiful and peaceful!

Reader Wil said...

Wonderful photos and the Indian legend is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Very nice. I like you're post and picture on SWF, too.

Anonymous said...

Exceptional photography.

See my SkyWatch post here > Canon Pixels

Photo Cache said...

beautiful shot. sky and water they go together magnificently.

Anonymous said...

The Indian photo puts us in the right mood for feeling your own shots of the mystery waters.
Love your intro at SkyWatch.

Angie said...

I'm back again to say how lovely I think your introduction to this week's SW is

Anonymous said...

You wrote a beautiful and philosophical entry for the SkyWatch, congrats ! Very peaceful skywatch-views too, and a touching legend.

Strider said...

Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog. I'm not sure what I'll do. I enjoy blogging, enjoy writing, and haven't run out of things to write about! Sometimes, checking out everyone's posts and trying to support them becomes a challenge. Maybe I'll just be a lurker instead!!!!! Thanks again for stopping by.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Perfect for Skywatch Friday.

Anonymous said...

Just beautiful! I love the reflection!

Cátia said...

wonderful pictures!

Som mine dager er said...

Beautiful SWF pictures. So nice with the ducks in it.

Jane Hards Photography said...

Reflecting n your words and images always a joy

Mayet said...

that's a sad story : (
but the reflection is awesome

Anonymous said...

This is SO Beautiful Noni! Congratulations on being the guest writer for Skywatch!! Happy night sweetie!hughugs

Cath said...

Beautiful shots especially the first, which I enjoyed at your skywatch commentary. Thanks for the intro to skywatch too.

Maria said...

These are beautiful reflexions of the sky!
Thaks also for the information you gave.
Have a great weekend

DeniseinVA said...

I loved your photographs and I was very interested in the legend you told. So sad but beautiful at the same time. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Your photos are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful lake captures. I love the mama duck and ducklings in the 2nd photo. Happy SWF!

Anonymous said...

great view!

Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Beautiful shot. I love the way the clouds are reflected in the lake. I just love your second photo. Mama and her ducklings. How cute is that.

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Noni

Wonderful landscape, a lovely pictures!

Have a nice weekend!

Santilli

Louise said...

Lovely photos. Love the water and ducks.

SandyCarlson said...

That's a delightful story that takes me well inside the rich beauty of your photos.

2sweetnsaxy said...

Enjoyed your skywatch intro and love these pics and the story you told. Very nice! :-)

Sue Seibert said...

Oh, I love the sky in the water...especially with the ducks. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

beautiful photos! ilove the reflection of the cloudsin the water.

happy skywatching

Scotty Graham said...

Nice reflections, and well said in your skywatch intro....I will be back to visit for sure...

Cheers,

Scotty

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL =O)
have a nice weekend!

Gemma Wiseman said...

This is a gorgeous posting! I loved the images and the story behind tyhem just added to the magic!

Maria Verivaki said...

loved the story, went well with the photos!

abb said...

Your first photo is exceptional! Great SWF.

Sarah Laurence said...

What a wonderful lake to watch birds and sky. I'm new to sky watch and enjoying it.

carlamaldita said...

beautiful!

carla

Debbie@Like a Rose said...

Beautiful photos and a nice intro for skywatch.

Wendy said...

Pond pics are one of my favorites, especially when there is a great sky, cloud, or mountain reflection!

pts said...

excellent pictures!

PJ said...

I loved your photographs and relections on the SWF home page. Beautifully written and thought out. Thank you for taking us all a little deeper into the mystery.

Nancy said...

Perfect name for this picture. I love the sky color relfected in the water.

Pernille said...

Very nice shots! And the duck's are really sweet:) Love them. The Indian legend is very interesting and fantastic! And your drawing is just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos. I enjoyed the legend, too.

Daryl said...

Just beautiful .. the photo and the prose


:-Daryl

Unknown said...

Lovely photos!

Powell River Books said...

A beautiful lake and I love the duck family. Congratulations on being highlighted on SWF. My contribution is a shot of the sun with reflections on the water. I invite you to come see. -- Margy

Michele said...

I like the little ducks in that shot... adorable.
Thanks for coming by... I really appreciate it.
Mountain Retreat

chanpheng said...

Lovely pictures.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful.

Tina Coruth said...

Lovely photos!
Tina

Thyme2Be said...

Beautiful pictures and prose.