Monday, May 12, 2014

Regal

On May 5th we paddled at Greenwood Community Park, then birded afterwards. I was blessed with two neat birds that afternoon: the Eastern Kingbird (below) and the Black and White Warbler (future post and lifer). They were both occupying the same tree. What alerted me was their calls. I had not heard those sounds before, which made me stop and wait. That birding class really paid off. These shots will not be as crisp as my bird blind shots; however, I am happy with them. The light was a bit harsh in some instances, too, but I am no longer striving for perfection. Just a decent shot will do! My goal is to photograph every bird on my life list.





Have a great week everyone! Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you, Anni, for the wonderful meme!

33 comments:

  1. What a handsome guy! I don't see a thing wrong with these gorgeous photos Gail! I think they are terrific.

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  2. really GREAT shots, gail! goodness! i just saw one of these again saturday here. love their handsome selves.

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  3. He modeled well for you Gail!!
    He showed his chest, his shoulders, back feathers, both sides and even inside his mouth!!
    I will call this perfection for you!! You even captured the web on the stem and leaf and branch!!
    Lovely!!

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  4. These are all so excellent. The first one is my favorite.

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  5. The images look pretty sharp to me! What a great variety of shots, too.... and is that a lilac branch? Those heart-shaped leaves look so familiar.

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  6. Really wonderful shots. Beautiful bird.

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  7. These are great shots! He's a beauty. I think it's neat that you're trying for a photo for all your birds. You will have a beautiful collection, with lots of memories, I'm sure.

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  8. These make me happy too. Perfection was created by the devil...so glad you kicked him to the curb! I don't think your images have suffered.

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  9. He's wonderful, Gail! I love the one with his mouth open, lol! We've got a lot of nesting going on around here, I'm hoping to get some fledgling shots soon! Have a blessed week!

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  10. Gail, your pictures continue to amaze me...you have a great eye and I had to see what type of camera and lens you used...nice! I have found the birds to be such a joy this spring...I love the idea of photographing all the birds I have seen. Time to make another folder on my computer! These are lovely!

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  11. How beautiful! He does have a proud carriage.

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  12. Oh wow, real fine photos of these little cuties Karen. Yes please, may I have the address of the meme you mentioned by Barb, as Iwould enjoy making more of these photos. Thanks so much :)

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  13. A very handsome guy! Striving for perfection is admirable, but can also be a big distraction. And frustrating. Life's too short. I'm with you.

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  14. he is gorgeous gail, just gorgeous!!

    i think these are "perfectly" lovely!!

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  15. He is a handsome guy ~ great captures !!

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  16. Gail, pretty shots of the Kingbird.. He posed so nicely for you!

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  17. Beautiful shots. He is, indeed, a regal looking bird.

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  18. Hey there Gail....There is a big difference between a great photographer and a picture taker...I'm a picture taker and you are a GREAT photographer. These photos look clear to me, but I know that you are able to see what you say are light imperfections!! He is indeed a very cute fella...

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  19. What a cooperative bird! He gave you several great angles, and you did them all justice. Great photos, as always.

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  20. THAT'S what was on my fence! Beautiful captures, as always, Gail.

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  21. Gorgeous pictures. To me each one looks perfect.

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  22. What feathered perfection!

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  23. Beautifully detailed shots of this handsome fellow! Great natural framing with the leaves and fantastic bokeh. Looking forward to seeing the White Warbler shots :-)

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  24. oh wow, that Eastern Kingbird is so neat!

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  25. These are so beautiful.

    I love all of them.

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  26. geweldig mooi vooral de laatste zingende foto.

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  27. ...another gorgeous series Gail!!!

    Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'
    and
    Hootin' Anni

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  28. You seem to be shrinking the list well.

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  29. Wow, Eastern Kingbird and the Black and White Warbler!!! What a gorgeous birds and they both look proud of themselves in your wonderful pictures, Gail♡♡♡

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  30. They;re wonderful Gail. I'll take your non-crisp shots any time.

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  31. I love that last shot.

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