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Friday, August 28, 2026

Acuity

Merriman-Webster defines acuity as " the quality or state of being able to sense slight impressions or differences ". What do yo...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

A Waxwing Tip

In the middle of June, while looking for birds in the Arboretum, I stopped at a bench along Azalea Way. When I looked up I noticed a Cedar W...

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About Me

Larry Hubbell: The other day my daughter asked, "Why birds?" Many thoughts came to mind but I realized that my reply required some history. Before my daughter was born I began collecting ideas and thoughts about how to make our world a better place. This collection eventually became a website called Utopianworld.org. That work led me to believe in four values: Children First, Accountability, Learning to Live and Living Lightly. Over time I realized this text-based site was not having the desired impact and a more visual message was needed. Eventually I retired the site, started taking art classes and began working to improve my photography. I find birds compelling, beautiful and symbolic of our impact on the natural world. To me they represent the life forms and ecosystems that are disappearing as humanity expands. My fear is that our progeny may forever live in a diminished world of crows, concrete and mechanical devices. I hope my focus on birds reminds us of what we need to save.

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