by elizabeth evans
Member since:
January 6, 2006

In the Early Morning Light ~ for William Dotani

November 27, 2008 07:42 AM UTC
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In the early morning light

On the day of Thanks

I came upon a most unusual sight.

 

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At first I thought it must be a dragon

Frolicking in the early morning mist

But on closer inspection, I discovered

my error....no dragon was this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



A dragon does not have tail feathers

Nor a red waddle hanging from it's chin

Nor does a dragon gobble as he wobbles

Through the Gather Connection glen.

 

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Could it be our fair William,

The Birthday boy in disguise

Pretending he's a fierce dragon

So everyone will know he's wise.

 

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And so with my Canon G9

I shot that damn turkey bird

And will serve him on a platter

This beautiful Thanksgiving morn. http://media-files.gather.com/images/d965/d336/d745/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

 

 

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Happy Birthday William Dotani!

Comments: 105

Rose Hill Nov 27, 2008, 7:48am UTC
Oh wow - that is just the best. Wherever did you find this, Mz Bob?:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY William!
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 7:57am UTC
Rose:

Last Sunday morn (it was warmer then Saturday when I visited the Plantation), I went out to breakfast with my sister Fran. After a bite to eat, I decided I wanted to take some photos of Plymouth Harbour, the Rock and Massasoit. After accomplishing that we decided to ride out to Saquish, a peninsula that juts out into Plymouth Harbor. On our way we came upon this sculpture all decked out for Thanksgiving. Right away I knew what I wanted to do with it knowing dear William and the jokes about him being a turkey....and of course the fact that he was born on Thanksgiving Day in 1952. And so I did a photo shoot....and really had to contain myself cause I wanted to post it Sunday night. (Note to self: Restrain yourself, Bob... wait till Thanksgiving morn to post it.)
Carolyn Madden Nov 27, 2008, 8:04am UTC
lolol lovely work Bob, and many happy returns William. Birds are the descendants of dinosaurs if you can believe the recently departed Michael Chrichton (and who can't after Spielberg turned his words into reality in such spectacular fashion?) so mistaking this turkey for a dragon is perfectly understandable as far as I'm concerned.. and of course dragons frolick in the mist! in a land called Honah Lee maybe?
Kathryn Flynn Nov 27, 2008, 8:05am UTC
Amazing! And a great poem for William to go along with it.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:07am UTC
Carolyn:

Dragons do frolick in the Land called Honah Lee with Magical poets and Caned Toads.
Kathryn Flynn Nov 27, 2008, 8:10am UTC
Now I will be hearing Puff the Magic Dragon all day, and to think I never realized it was a pot song until my kids told me.

Featured in the Triple Name Song.
MW Q. Nov 27, 2008, 8:11am UTC
Happy Birthday, William.

Bob, nice post.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:16am UTC
Thanks Kathryn for stopping by. Now I need to get busy and do a bit of cleaning before Lena comes over to start cookin' our Thanksgiving Feast.
lena lemieux Nov 27, 2008, 8:25am UTC
we should invite him for dinner
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 27, 2008, 8:27am UTC
Now this is just perfect. You had my little one very captivated there.

Happy birthday William!
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:28am UTC
Thanks Minnie for stopping by. My thoughts are with all the people of Mumbai this Thanksgiving morn. Your post was most relevant in letting the world know a first hand account of the terrorist attacks on innocent people.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:30am UTC
Kathryn:

I listen to Puff the Magic Dragon all the time...or at least Sage's version of it. Thanks for the feature.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:31am UTC
Lena:

Do you mean the turkey or William we should invite to our feast?
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:32am UTC
Thanks J-frugal for stopping by. I'm glad I entertained your little one this Thanksgiving morn!
Heather M. Nov 27, 2008, 8:33am UTC
Quite a birthday tribute.
Kushal Poddar Nov 27, 2008, 8:44am UTC
Nice one. I hope William shall have an evergreen or red, orange, indigo feather-tail.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 8:46am UTC
Thanks Heather and Poddar for stopping by to wish William a birthday greeting.
lynn a. Nov 27, 2008, 8:55am UTC
Oh, this is perfect, Bob. Such a delightful photo essay for the turkey, the William turkey, I mean.

Happy Thanksgiving.
Wilhelmine E. Nov 27, 2008, 9:01am UTC
I wonder why turkeys say
gobble!Gobble, gobble.

Great photographs.

Happy birthday William.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 9:12am UTC
Lynne:

As soon as I saw the dragon disguised as a turkey I thought of William!

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 9:13am UTC
I have no clue, Wil....why do dogs say bow-wow and kitties meow?
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Nov 27, 2008, 9:14am UTC
I don't know William, I've only seen some of his comments here and there. But I had to stop and gaze in awe at this Dragon-in-Turkey-Drag sculpture. What a hoot! Thanks for letting us see it too, Bob!
flit . Nov 27, 2008, 9:34am UTC
perhaps they are predicting their future.

happy thanksgiving
Kathryn Flynn Nov 27, 2008, 9:49am UTC
Oh Lena's coming to your house? Say hello to her, to hubby and the girls for me. Don't know if Sage remembers me.
Sherrie H. Nov 27, 2008, 9:56am UTC
Thanks for posting this to Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competition! Very colorful and a great tribute.
Sherrie H. Nov 27, 2008, 9:57am UTC
Happy Birthday, William!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 27, 2008, 11:16am UTC
You are so creative, this was wonderful!

Happy Birthday to William!
Wilma M. Nov 27, 2008, 11:31am UTC
This was too funny, Bob. I can imagine your desire to get this posted as soon as you "shot" it! What an entertaining Thanksgiving turkey!

Happy Birthday, once again, William.

Hope you and your family have a wonderful day.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:34am UTC
"Turkey in Drag"....? I don't think William really likes drag racing.....lol......but then again, he could frequent "drag strips".....one never knows about people you meet on the internet.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:35am UTC
Happy Thanksgiving Roy.....and to you too, flit!
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:41am UTC
Kathryn:

Lena is in the kitchen as I keyboard making wonderful things for our Thanksgiving Feast. Zach and I are just entertaining her as she busily prepares. We took her outside for a break so she could try her hand at the "Bullroarer" Magi sent in the mail this week. The Bullroarer was used to gather men for ceremonies.....Lena and I are hoping it will attract some rather nice lookin' men to our feast.

I did give her your regards....and she told me to tell you that she wishes "good eating" to you and yours this turkey day.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:42am UTC
What "rainbow" tail I would say, Sherrie. Happy Turkey Day to you!
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:43am UTC
Thanks Nana for stopping by.....and thanks for the kind words.
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2008, 11:44am UTC
Hi Wilma.....I couldn't believe my find....what a turkey William is!
Faith H. Nov 27, 2008, 11:51am UTC
Great found sculpture, Bob! Do you know anything of the creator of this work of art?
Happy birthday to William and Happy Thanksgiving to your family, Bob and thanks to Lena and her family for the food prep!
Donald M. Nov 27, 2008, 12:11pm UTC
Happy Birthday William and Thanksgiving too.
Elaine K. Nov 27, 2008, 12:59pm UTC
What a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful guy!

Happy Birthday dear William!
Marge H. Nov 27, 2008, 1:35pm UTC
How delightful Elizabeth! The photo essay and sculpture are all perfect.

Happy Birthday William!!!
Elsie Duggan Nov 27, 2008, 2:36pm UTC
Wonderful photo essay, and how great that you found William in disguise, Happy Birthday William,
~~ Sarina ~~ Nov 27, 2008, 2:50pm UTC
Delightful photo essay William. Congratulations and best wishes on your Birthday!
William Dotani Nov 27, 2008, 3:09pm UTC
This is great and you got my good side. Thank you.
Barbary C. Nov 27, 2008, 3:55pm UTC
Happy Birthday, William.

Perfectly turkely, Bob.
That's one hell of a turkey, Bob! Bang it in the oven!

Happy birthday, Bill.
Alison H. Nov 27, 2008, 7:47pm UTC
Very enjoyable dragon bird! As is William.
Mariana T. Nov 27, 2008, 11:06pm UTC
That looks like our William - very colorful!!! great shots, Bob - thanks. Salud
Katrina Hall Nov 28, 2008, 7:15am UTC
What a joyful, happy sculpture, e - and wonderful to stumble across this morning! That's a splendid birthday celebration for William! Happy Birthday, William!
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Nov 28, 2008, 7:35am UTC
That was just wonderful!
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Nov 28, 2008, 7:35am UTC
It’s a wonderful addition to the group. Thanks for posting this to Texture Photographer
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 7:48am UTC
Thanks Marilyn for stopping by. I thought this turkey dragon was just perfect for "texture photographer"!
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 7:50am UTC
Katrina:

I really need to find out more about this sculpture. It's at a private home in Duxbury....behind it is an amazing stone wall with the word "Imagine" etched in the stone.
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 7:50am UTC
Sheila:

Tis the missing link! Lol
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 7:51am UTC
He's a colorful guy, Mariana....a REAL colorful turkey!
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 8:02am UTC
Alison:

William is a fine dragon bird!
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 8:04am UTC
Thanks Barbary and Magi. We did toss the old turkey Lurkey in the oven....turned out he was a "tuff ole codger"!
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 8:05am UTC
Happy Birthday, William. I'm glad I captured your good side! Can't imagine what the bad side looks like.
Katrina Hall Nov 28, 2008, 10:57am UTC
That sounds like a terrific place, elizabeth - maybe you can knock on the door and find out more?
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 1:36pm UTC
Katrina:

I just went to Duxbury Clipper, the small town newspaper for Duxbury and found several articles about Drago the Dragon. Seems he was sculptured by Chuck Nudd, owner of the property. Quite interesting to read.
Granny Janny Nov 28, 2008, 3:33pm UTC
I am so late to the party but want to wish William a great belated birthday. Loved this poetic photographic greeting, Bob. You amaze me again!
elizabeth evans Nov 28, 2008, 3:54pm UTC
I'm sure Jan you have been extremely busy the last couple of days with Thanksgiving and all. No wonder you didn't have time to cruise around Gather. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
elizabeth evans Nov 29, 2008, 9:38am UTC
All re-cycled materials, Jess. I actually, on line, went to the "Duxbury Clipper", newspaper for Duxbury and did a search on Draco the Dragon. It was built by Nudd, a Duxbury firefighter in 2006. I guess they dress it up for all holidays so I guess I should make a trip back and see what they are doing with him for Christmas. Maybe William will become Santa.
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Nov 30, 2008, 7:57pm UTC
What a wonderfully humorous offering.
Sherrie H. Dec 1, 2008, 11:36am UTC
Congratulations! Your photo essay won 1st Place in this week's Coral Competition at Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions - Thanks for sharing!
Lucky Stars Dec 1, 2008, 11:54am UTC
Happy Belated Birthday to Mr Dontani.
Bob what a crazy find. Too cool. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Congrats on your Rainbow Connection win!
carolyn b. Dec 1, 2008, 12:30pm UTC
These are wonderful, congrats!
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Dec 1, 2008, 12:37pm UTC
bob, this was fun - congratulations
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 1:27pm UTC
Thanks Tonia for stopping by. I'm going back in a week or two and see William's new disguise.
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 1:28pm UTC
Thanks Sherrie....Wow! 1st Place.....Yahoo.
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 1:30pm UTC
Thanks Bobbi for stopping by. At first I thought I had nothing for the "coral" theme....too busy thinkin' about a poem for William. Then all of a sudden I looked and thought..."Hey, that's coral!".
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 1:30pm UTC
Thanks Carolyn and Marilyn for stopping by.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Dec 1, 2008, 2:16pm UTC
Pretty shots! Congrats!
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Dec 1, 2008, 2:38pm UTC
Happy Birthday, William! I had no idea that you were a hunter, Bob~ Nicely done!!! Congrats!
TD (aka: JaneDough) Dec 1, 2008, 2:51pm UTC
;D Congratulations, Bob.
Sheila Deeth Dec 1, 2008, 3:25pm UTC
Oh cool! This was great. Did I miss William's birthday? Happy birthday. And congratulations Elizabeth
jessie voigts Dec 1, 2008, 4:02pm UTC
just WONDERFUL, bob!!
Jeanette Cheezum Dec 1, 2008, 4:33pm UTC
congrats to you--this is delightful.

10 4 u
Denise E. Dec 1, 2008, 5:25pm UTC
Great bold colors - Congratulations on your RC win!
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 5:26pm UTC
Thanks Shannon for stopping by.
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 5:27pm UTC
I'm a hunter and a gatherer....from my Native American ancestry, Melinda. I just gather images and hunt with a camera instead!
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 5:28pm UTC
Thanks TD and Sheila.
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 5:29pm UTC
Thanks Jeanette and Jessie for stopping by.
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 5:30pm UTC
Thanks Denise...I was amazed with the win.
Carol B Dec 1, 2008, 5:33pm UTC
Wow, what a cool photo essay! Congrats.
Curt L. Dec 1, 2008, 5:59pm UTC
Fantastic, Elizabeth! Congratulations!
elizabeth evans Dec 1, 2008, 7:28pm UTC
Thanks Carol and Curt!
Linda K. Dec 2, 2008, 12:15am UTC
LOL, Bob! You are a constant delight! Congratulations on your win!
Marianne M. Dec 2, 2008, 9:52am UTC
Wonderful photo essay ... suits William to a T(urkey). Congratulations on your win!
elizabeth evans Dec 2, 2008, 1:38pm UTC
Thanks Reena for stopping by.
elizabeth evans Dec 2, 2008, 1:39pm UTC
Thanks Linda...just thought I would add a little something to William's special day.
elizabeth evans Dec 2, 2008, 1:40pm UTC
Couldn't resist doing this photo/essay for William once all the jokes started going around Gather about William being a turkey, Marianne.
Kimber L. Dec 5, 2008, 10:03pm UTC
Very cool photo essay!! Happy Late Birthday!!

Thank you for posting to Make me Laugh
Mariana T. Dec 6, 2008, 1:44am UTC
Just coming by to see how you're doing and hope all is well! SAlud
Rose Hill Dec 9, 2008, 10:16pm UTC
Just came by for another look!
William Dotani Dec 23, 2008, 3:07am UTC
I used to be colorful and handsome, but now I'm old and grey. However, this does resemble me. Is it my clone. Dolly was the first, then came me the turkey to almost no publicity.
→ Victoria ← Jan 13, 2009, 8:37pm UTC
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!
He's agonna be tough. I leave him till he was boilt thru...
elizabeth evans Feb 8, 2009, 4:50pm UTC
OOhhhh, William...how could you be a clone?
elizabeth evans Feb 8, 2009, 4:51pm UTC
Thanks Victoria for stopping by.

Sarah, William is a tough ole bird.
elizabeth evans Feb 8, 2009, 5:50pm UTC
I figure the ole bird roasts everyone else, Sheila, thought it was about time someone pulled a "funny" on him.
William Dotani Feb 10, 2009, 9:34am UTC
I was born on Thanksgiving Day afternoon in 1952. Thanks again for showing my feathery fashion.
elizabeth evans Feb 10, 2009, 5:39pm UTC
William:

Your just a baby...you are 6 years younger then me!
Mariana T. Nov 26, 2009, 10:34pm UTC
This is brilliant Bob and tomorrow is his big day! Salud
elizabeth evans Nov 27, 2009, 2:12am UTC
Strange you should find this, Mari. It is his big day!

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