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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Where my soul finds peace

American Kestrel
Spotted on River Road, Baton Rouge, 12/29/12
Not the best shot, but he was probably 150' away, so I was lucky to get this.
Great Egret
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Great Egret after a drink
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Snowy Egret
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Snowy Egret
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Great Egret
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Great and Snowy Egrets
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 1/3/13
Snowy Egrets
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 12/30/12
Muscovy Duck
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 1/4/13
Snowy Egret (Gene Simmons impersonator)
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 1/4/13
Snowy Egrets
LSU Lakes, Baton Rouge, 1/4/13
House Finch
Backyard, Baton Rouge, 12/22/12
Chickadee
Backyard, Baton Rouge, 12/22/12
Chickadee
Backyard, Baton Rouge, 12/22/12

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42 comments:

  1. HollyJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    These images are so beautiful. They look like they belong in a National Geographic magazine. Stunning!

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    so awesome! the water-dancing egrets are so beautiful. the snowies in flight are wonderful! love all the color reflected in the 2nd snowy in flight. then the egret reflection right after that... NICE!

    even the muscovy is impressive with his gorgeous green feathers! and gene simmons... :)

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  3. KathyJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    You definitely have the best egret photos I've ever seen!

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  4. Brian KingJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Fantastic shots, Gail! I love the Snowy Egret flight shot with those yellow feet! Nice work!

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  5. PatriceJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I miss seeing the egrets...gorgeous shots, Gail!

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  6. Evelyn S.January 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Bird photographer extraordinaire!! My favorites are the 2nd and 3rd (egrets), probably because of the play of lights on the white birds. Just beautiful images, Gail!

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  7. carol l mckennaJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I could look at these photographs for a long time ~ Gorgeous! ~

    A Creative Harbor (aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, so amazing... love those white Egrets, but the little Chickadee takes my heart! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #64!

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  9. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Gail! These are spectacular! I think numbers two and four are my favorites, but I love the "odd" duck, too. They're all just terrific.

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  10. bethJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    that does it....YOU are officially the bird whisperer :)
    xxoo

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  11. KerryJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Your bird shots are just getting more and more fantastic. The egret with its reflection...oh my gosh!!!!

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 6, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Bird watching does that for me too Gail. (I need to remember to just be happy to see them though, because I'll never get pictures as good as you do.) Egrets are a special favorite of mine too!

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  13. Ruth HiebertJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Gorgeous pictures.

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  14. ReenaJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    An awesome collection! Great shots. Have a great week Gail.

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  15. ReenaJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    An awesome collection! Great shots. Have a great week Gail.

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  16. SuzanJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful snowy egrets! Love those yellow/orange feet. How do they stay so white. Very impressive collection of fine feathered friends.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love the Egret dancing in midair and on the water. Awesome captures!

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  18. ShugJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Oh...I love that duck!! Beautiful colors. and gurl...a perfect shot on that finch. love the open mouth, reaching out to grab a berry.
    Hope your day is a great one....have fun whatever you do! always look forward to seeing what your camera focus is on for the day.
    Hugs,
    shug

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  19. Rosemary AubutJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Great shots Gail! I love them all! I can truly understand why they bring you PEACE!

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  20. JoriJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You need to get a job with National Geographic. Fab pics as always!

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  21. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Fantastic captures- the last one is just stunning.

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  22. hootnonnyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    So it was New Year's Eve...that explains the Great Egret "after a drink!"

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  23. DeannaJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    You had some great days in December capturing the bird-life around you. I think my favorite of this whole group of beauty is the Great Egret drinking on 12/30...just a stunning capture. Belongs on the cover of a magazine!!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Beautiful captures!

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  25. renae January 7, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Gail! Awh, all of these are lovely and are well worth your time!

    Thank you, for the nice complimentary words regarding my cut and sectioned pics today. hahahaha.

    What store did you get your Italian Shirts? I wondered where they originated from / what line of store? I know I have seen them in other stores before I got it at Savers. I have two others; Latte (brown)and Couture (greens and browns). So fun.

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  26. the wild magnoliaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    A wonder sharing of birds and nature.

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  27. the wild magnoliaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    A wonder sharing of birds and nature.

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  28. Lisa GordonJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    You sure do photograph birds beautifully, Gail.
    This are just wonderful!

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  29. AnnJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    spectacular photographs!!!
    do you publish these? they belong in a hardbound book and available for sale!

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  30. BarbaraJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    These are so beautiful! How can you tell the difference between the Great Egret and the Snowy Egret?

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  31. Ahayes1225January 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful bird photos.

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  32. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    So Amazing.. I have to say you really know how to you that camera girly.. LOVE all these shots.

    Hugs~

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  33. ChristineJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    AWESOME! They're all great shots.

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  34. Stewart MJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great set of pictures. Our summer has turned rather nasty down here - lots of fires and disruptions.

    I think I'd rather have "damp" at present.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  35. Stewart MJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great set of pictures. Our summer has turned rather nasty down here - lots of fires and disruptions.

    I think I'd rather have "damp" at present.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  36. Stewart MJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great set of pictures. Our summer has turned rather nasty down here - lots of fires and disruptions.

    I think I'd rather have "damp" at present.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    I can but gasp in amazement at the beauty of these photos!

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  38. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love your incredible bird shots. That is one funky looking duck.

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  39. GeorgiannaJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Wow, wow, the Egret photos are spectacular, Gail. Two in particular are just gorgeous (the close up in flight and the one below). Beautiful work!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Nice bird watching, they're so beautiful! I knew right away when I started blogging that my patience would have to grow, because I can't sit still long enough to wait for the birds, waiting IS for the birds! LoL! Ok, not very funny, but my patience may be starting to get better, now, after nearly 5 years at this.
    Beautiful shots, Gail, seriously =)

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    is the Gene Simmons impersonator the green Muscovy Duck w/ the black head? Good one =)

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  42. Beyond the Dog DishJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Really love the water drops you have captured. Beautiful colouring in the duck.

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