It only takes a minute... often less
Aug 3, 2016 22:58:57 #
We have ALL seen it... one of the glorious experiences attached to this endeavor called "birding". A bird appears in close proximity... giving us the ordinary. Seconds later... BOOM!... the EXTRAORDINARY.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
Eastern Kingbird
5D3, 500 f4 II, 2x III
Aug 3, 2016 23:16:13 #
Aug 3, 2016 23:26:52 #
It's a good thing that wings are meant to do that, otherwise, OUCH!
Very nice.
Very nice.
Aug 3, 2016 23:28:28 #
Aug 3, 2016 23:37:05 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Is he just 'stretching' or starting to fly?
GREAT capture!!
GREAT capture!!
Thank you. My truck is actually the best bird blind and I use it often. This bird was just stretching. Had I opened the door even a smidge, those wings would have been in high gear.
Aug 4, 2016 04:01:00 #
Aug 4, 2016 07:23:37 #
These are shots you get with patience and deliberation. Very nice captures!
Aug 4, 2016 08:19:05 #
Aug 4, 2016 08:35:49 #
CanonShot wrote:
We have ALL seen it... one of the glorious experiences attached to this endeavor called "birding". A bird appears in close proximity... giving us the ordinary. Seconds later... BOOM!... the EXTRAORDINARY.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
Nice shots and a good explanation of birding...Rich
Aug 4, 2016 09:08:33 #
Many thanks to those who stopped by and shared a personal thought... here's a UHH smile coming your way.
Aug 4, 2016 09:14:45 #
One of our 9 year-old grandsons (not twins) gets "snaphappy" when we go looking for birds. After sending this set his way... he quickly responded that the kingbird became a GHOSTBUSTER in the second image. Guess from now on, I will have to call him up and ask him if he wants to go find some more ghostbusters.
Aug 4, 2016 09:16:29 #
CanonShot wrote:
We have ALL seen it... one of the glorious experiences attached to this endeavor called "birding". A bird appears in close proximity... giving us the ordinary. Seconds later... BOOM!... the EXTRAORDINARY.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
Thanks for the invitation, I enjoyed it.
Aug 4, 2016 11:11:05 #
Aug 4, 2016 12:52:08 #
CanonShot wrote:
We have ALL seen it... one of the glorious experiences attached to this endeavor called "birding". A bird appears in close proximity... giving us the ordinary. Seconds later... BOOM!... the EXTRAORDINARY.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
When asked: Why do we bird hither, thither, and yon? Perhaps, a good response is to kindly say, "Come along with me." An invitation given, a smile shared, and off we go in search of winged magic.
nice explanation concerning birding and great shots mike!
Aug 4, 2016 13:25:47 #
ebbote wrote:
Very good shots Mike and good capture on #2.
Appreciate your thoughts, ebbote.
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