Fernando Ortega @Ferndiggity Twitter profile

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

1 month

I love and respect Fleming Rutledge. As I said about N.T. Wright - she is a gift to the church.

Fleming Rutledge

@flemingrut

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We pray every night that the Lord would redeem, guide, and bless his Church. How desperately the world needs to see Jesus in his radiance and his disciples reflecting it with all the gifts of the Spirit in the midst of so much viciousness.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

2 months

A timely word from N.T. Wright who is a gift to the church in the 21st Century . . .

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@Ferndiggity

8 years

Perfect church sign on Christianity Today website ...

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Fernando Ortega

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7 years

@realDonaldTrump Please, Mr. President -stop these tweets to the mayor. It's embarrassing, inappropriate, and shocking. Extend the hand of friendship instead

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Much of modern worship music has become disconnected, even uninterested in sound theology. We need to work towards a re-connection.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

The sunset here in Albuquerque earlier tonight was apocalyptic. I don’t remember ever seeing one more glorious.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I saw this Dark-eyed Junco two days ago at Elena Gallegos Open Space in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, here in Albuquerque. These birds will winter here and I'm always glad when they show up.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

This gorgeous bird was perched in the pyracantha tree above my driveway when I pulled in today. Luckily, I had my camera handy. He's a Western Tanager.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

Oh man - I haven't been on Twitter for weeks! I have sinned against you, my Tweethearts. I've been taking photos like a fool, though. Most of the autumn colors are now gone, but there was some lingering gold reflected on Tingley pond, illuminating this Wood Duck.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, mourning, crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

4 years

I saw this Bullfrog yesterday in a pond near the Rio Grande. I shot a few photos not thinking much about it, but when I imported them into Lightroom I was blown away by the frog's crazy beautiful eye. Whaddya think?

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

A songwriter should immerse himself in great literature. Poetry, novels, stories written by anyone with a piercing eye and beautiful words.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

The old hymn Fairest Lord Jesus manages to speak of the beauty of Christ and linger there for 4 wonderful verses. Great piece of writing.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

@realDonaldTrump That's right, Mr. President - kick 'em while they're down! Excellent strategy to threaten them with taking away Fed payments. If only there was a way for you to take away insurance from those who lost homes . . THAT would teach them!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Lightning fast, aggressive, and cranky. They find a hiding spot from where they can survey their domain and pounce on any other hummer who tries to eat from the nectar feeders, or flowers, or whatever. Definitely not Christian birds.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Good Morning, my Tweethearts. This is a photo I took last year. The bird is a Cedar Waxwing. He was coming in for a landing at my water fountain and stayed suspended for just a few brief seconds. The dark patio behind him made for a beautiful backdrop.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Going to bed with a heavy heart for the victims of the mass shooting in LV. We long for your kingdom, Lord, to be established here on earth.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

That time I got a citation for playing accordion in public....

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Good Morning, Tweethearts. This morning while drinking my coffee, I looked out the window and saw this funny sight. Some Eastern Bluebirds and Cedar Waxwings perched on Joni and Milo's water dish, drinking their fill. Milo sat at the window, growling in their general direction.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

There are just a few lingering hummingbirds hanging around my yard before they head south for Winter. This one was getting her fill from the Agastache flowers this morning. She's a Black-chinned Hummingbird.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Hi, this is Ruby, Fernando's daughter. This is a photo that my dad took on the way to go fishing. So dad let me edit it. This is my second time editing a photo, tell me what you think.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Almost every evening the Sandia Mountains turn this color at sunset. When the Sandhill Cranes lift up to fly to the river, it makes the scene even more stunningly beautiful. I love New Mexico - mi Tierra Encantada.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I went back to the Western Bluebird watering hole yesterday and saw this beautiful sight.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Finally! My new record is due out in May, and a new single is on the threshold of release "My Song Is Love Unknown". More info coming asap

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I was super lucky to round a corner at Valle De Oro this morning catch sight of this Cooper's Hawk. They don't usually let people get very close, but I got within 15 feet of this guy and he didn't seem to mind at all. Gorgeous, isn't he?

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This bird is called a Bushtit. There. I said it. Deal with it. This particular Bushtit is a female, which you can tell by the eye color. Males have dark eyes. I took the photo in my front yard.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Happy birthday to my incredible mother - Eva Pacheco Ortega. Born August 10, 1926. You do the math...

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

8 years

The sunset over Albuquerque was spectacular tonight.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Man - all of a sudden I've got scores of Eastern Bluebirds showing up in my yard all day long. They're after the berries on a bush I have called Burkwood Viburnum. The bushes have been planted for about 10 years now, but this is the first time I've noticed the bluebirds. Awesome!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I wrote this song for Billy Graham a few years back. Having been a guest in his home a couple of times, seeing evidence of his legacy, I wondered what his prayers and thoughts must be like as he neared the end of his life.

Just as I Am

Provided to YouTube by TuneCoreJust as I Am · Fernando OrtegaCome Down O Love Divine℗ 2011 StylosReleased on: 2011-07-12Auto-generated by YouTube.

www.youtube.com

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

We have a new addition to the family. His name is Milo Joaquin Ortega.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

I've been waiting a few weeks for the Bullock's Orioles to make an appearance in my yard. They finally showed up today en masse, well, maybe not en masse, but there were 4 of the beautiful things taking turns at the oriole feeders. Their color is shockingly bright and beautiful.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Today was an awesome day to photograph birds. This Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay is pretty darn beautiful. I took the photo in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains here in Albuquerque today.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

9 years

Worship of God requires our emotions, our intellect, joy and exuberance, meditation and reverence.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This is a Cedar Waxwing who was taking in the scenery at my water fountain. These birds are super interesting and full of personality.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

8 years

Many hours holed up in this room recording a new project. Due out in February.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

This juvenile Bald Eagle flew in circles above my head this morning. Magnificent, no?

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

I am fairly certain this is a female Rufous Hummingbird. I'm waiting on confirmation from a friend of mine who knows everything about birds. I took the shot late yesterday afternoon when the light was almost gone. I had to get very close to the bird to make it work.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

This Painted Bunting showed up at the feeder yesterday. They are very rare in Albuquerque. I was ...um .. Stoked to see him.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Hey folks. Sorry for the long absence. Something went crazy wrong with my account and I couldn’t post anything for awhile. I somehow got locked out. Anyway - I’m back. More brilliance tomorrow.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I had a ton of photos on a hard drive that got corrupted. Sent the thing off to a data recovery place (RIP-OFF!) and got the photos back. Heres a photo I'm glad to have back - Cedar Waxwing in my back yard.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

1 year

During my quiet time this morning I felt led to remind you all that both “incase” and “alot” are TWO words, not one. So, “in case” and “a lot”. As I prayed harder, I felt the urge to go on a fast until we as a nation start spelling stuff right. So, rats. I’m really hungry now.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

2 months

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly lean on Jesus’ name On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Look at this little beauty who was just in my front yard. I think he's a young Black-chinned Hummingbird, but I'm not positive.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Feast your eyes on this glorious gathering of Western Bluebirds I stumbled upon this morning in the Sandia foothills.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

This raven took off from my neighbor’s fence today as soon as he saw me approaching with my camera. . There were literally hundreds of ravens in the trees and on the ground. It was noisy, wild, raucous , spooky, like a certain Hitchcock movie.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Merciful Jesus, at the end of this very stressful day, please keep me from the temptation of leaning on my own devices to get me through.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Look at this Meadowlark! I wish you could hear him sing. It's a very charming and sweet song. There are scores of them in the fields around here right now.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Hooo-eee! Look at this old photo. It's me singing with @AndrewPeterson and Jonathan Noel, circa 1864.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

It worked! I now have 5900 Twitter followers! My domination over the universe is now complete. What will I do with myself now? I guess I'll go practice piano. Good night!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I was able to get within just a few feet of this guy - a male Northern Flicker. I hope to get a decent shot of one in flight, because the colors are spectacular.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

This stunning bird, a Lazuli Bunting, is a constant presence in my yard. He was singing to beat the band. I wish I'd thought to record it.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Denizens Of Twitterlandia ... Happy New Year! Albuquerque got a significant snowstorm on New Years Day. Last night it got down to 6º! Anyway - birds have been super active in the snow. 1) Dark-eyed Junco 2) Yellow-rumped Warbler 3) Ladderback Woodpecker 4) Spotted Towhee

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I drove down to Isleta, New Mexico yesterday to photograph some Bald Eagles that winter there. I saw one adult and two juveniles. These are photos of the juveniles. When they mature, they'll have the white head and tail. And no - these are not Golden Eagles.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

May God invade & trample down this unbearable darkness with the power and might of his kingdom of love, peace, mercy, justice and goodness

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I spent the afternoon at Bernardo Wildlife Sanctuary near Belen, New Mexico. Hundreds and hundreds of Sandhill Cranes winter there. These fellows were taking off right at dusk.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

I shot this photo of an American Robin as he came in for a landing on a fountain. The dark background is my back porch in the early morning.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

3 months

I'm lucky in that I get to see both Western and Eastern Bluebirds in my yard. This knucklehead is a Western, as evidenced by his blue hood that extends down to his rufous breast. An Eastern Bluebird has a rufous throat and has a New York accent when he swears.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

I was photographing birds in my yard yesterday when I looked through the dining room window and saw my daughter Ruby sitting at the kitchen table, reading a book.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Here's another shot of a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay. I took it in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains here in Albuquerque a few days ago.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

In Hummingbird World, this one must certainly be a senator, or maybe a movie star. Someone very imPORtant.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

When I die, I would like to go peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather did. Not screaming and yelling like the passenger in his car. - Jack Handey

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

It’s sweet to find this photo of Eugene Peterson holding my daughter Ruby on his lap when she was just 9 months old. We were staying with Eugene and his wife Jan at a lake house belonging to Rick and Debbie Christian. Rick was Eugene’s literary agent.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

Valle De Oro is the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. of stinkin' A. Right here in Albuquerque, by golly! I watched an intense rainstorm set its sights on the park a few days ago. Gorgeous and dramatic. I fled the premises before the storm landed.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I love these Mountain Bluebirds that are so common up at Valles Caldera National Wildlife Preserve in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico. The blue is unique.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I saw this American Kestrel sitting on a wire this afternoon.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This be a Mountain Bluebird that I photographed at Valles Caldera, New Mexico last year. These birds are an unbelievable sight when they dart across the road - kind of a shock to the eyes. Global warming is beginning to affect the natural habitat of these birds.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I opened the back door this morning to let my dog out, looked up and saw this Red-tailed Hawk staring down at me from the cottonwood tree. I ran inside, grabbed my camera and managed to get this shot of his Royal Awesomeness.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This perspective of a female Rufous Hummingbird reveals the colorful tail feathers from underneath - purple, green, orange and blue - quite an array. The gorget (shiny throat feathers) are iridescent orange and they really glint in the sun. The male is even more impressive!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

You almost can't believe your eyes when one of these Mountain Bluebirds darts up from the tall grass (at Valle Grande, NM)

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

8 years

Found this photo today of me w Ruth Bell Graham at her home in Montreat, N.C. ca. 2006. Memorable event for me.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Look what landed in my backyard a little bit ago. Cooper's Hawk. Magnificent beast. Designed to kill, though this one might be a Christian.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This be a Summer Tanager - the only all red bird in North America, or so I've heard. His beak is yellow, though, so who knows if those Audubon folks have a clue. I took the photo in my front yard a couple of hours ago.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

The hummingbirds are getting used to me standing near their feeders with my camera. This one's a female Black-chinned HB

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I took this shot of the moon over Albuquerque earlier this evening. Almost full...

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

The Rapture In Ravenlandia (I wish we'd all been ready)

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

The moon from my backyard a few minutes ago...

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

These birds are called Rosy-Finches. The first photo is of a Black Rosy-Finch and the second is of a Brown-capped Rosy Finch. I took the photos at the crest of Sandia Mountain just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. These birds will be headed north very soon.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I've just hit 5400 Twitter followers which is so weird - because in 5340 years, I'll be 5400! Just WOW!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

This is what a Coyote Salad looks like.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

The sunset was entrancing this last Sunday at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge here in N.M. Along with a bunch of fellow birders, I stood on the banks of a marsh and watched Sandhill Cranes land in the pink and orange water where they'd spend the night.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. ”Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

2 months

Hello - please read my note in this link. I had to resort to raising funds to complete my new EP. I realize it's a little unusual and I hope no one is offended. I've never done anything like this and I hope I don't have to again. Any help is appreciated!

Support the Release of For All The Saints EP, organized by Fernando Ortega

Hello Friends. I have, at last, finished recording my new EP of 5 worship… Fernando Ortega needs your support for Support the Release of For All The Saints EP

www.gofundme.com

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

On Christ the solid rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Modern hymn-writers - If using an old or ancient text - allow those words to inform and shape your melody - not the other way around.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

2 months

Some people don't like my politics so they block me or dump me. It's really bums me out. I would never block anyone because they had different convictions about who should lead the country. If they say vile things, then yes, I usually mute or unfollow.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Wood Ducks are about as brilliant as it gets in the duck world. When the light hits them just right, this is what you get - a floating color show.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

Ruby and I went to Santa Fe last week. It was pretty cold and she didn't bring a decent jacket so I bought her a blue alpaca poncho from a street vendor. I took this photo of her on a street just off the plaza.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

8 years

Now don't get all mad at me... but this is FUNNY!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I took these photos a few weeks back when I was staying at a resort on the Rio Grande Bosque (Tamaya Resort). The bird is a Summer Tanager.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

5 years

This Western Tiger Swallowtail flew into my yard a couple of days ago and went mad for the flowers on the Vitex tree. Check out how the spots at the bottom of his tail play on the colors of the flowers.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

I was stoked when this Summer Tanager perched in the pyracantha bush right above my head.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

6 years

I got pretty close to this White-faced Ibis in the open-space behind my parents' house today. Look at these feathers!

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

8 years

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

The challenge for the modern hymnist is to write about God without falling into cliche, propaganda, or highfalutin, inaccessible rhetoric.

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Fernando Ortega

@Ferndiggity

7 years

Traveling all day and worn out. Haven’t stopped thinking about the Graham family and their loss. I was privileged to perform in this video on the occasion of Ruth Bell Graham’s passing several yrs ago.

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