Thursday, February 6, 2014

Sitting Pretty

I wanted some nice portraits of my favorite feathered friends and these beauties were gracious enough to indulge me.






My bed is a magical place where I suddenly remember everything I am supposed to do. 
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Linking to I'd Rather B Birdin'
Thank you, Anni!

48 comments:

  1. ...they definitely ARE...sittin' pretty!! As with all your posts and photos Gail...they're marvelous.

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  2. It's great when birds are so cooperative.

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  3. Oh I love how they are so helpful:) Beautiful. Hug B

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  4. You have run into some very cooperative birds. Most I see flutter away at the slightest ruffle of my kitchen curtain. I'm trying to be quiet like a mouse, and apparently the tiniest movement screams "fly!, fly! crazy woman with a camera" to every bird in the yard or trees.

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  5. Great shots again. All those pretty little things make me want spring.

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  6. maar als je wakker word ben je het weer vergeten? wat is de eerste voor vogel met die rode borst.?

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  7. awe....well now wasn't that sweet of them to indulge you?! Love the 1st and last shots...so awesome!

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  8. laughed at the quote. :) just beautiful babies you caught here!

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  9. Wow, Gail! These are all so beautiful. Such detail. I think the last one is my very favorite. I could see that one hanging on my wall. :)

    Great quote, too. So true.

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  10. A gorgeous series of these birds with exceptionally good focus and captures with fine details. A superior presentation of bird pictures.

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  11. A gorgeous series of these birds with exceptionally good focus and captures with fine details. A superior presentation of bird pictures.

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  12. Oh all of these darling feathered friends are so heaven sent. lol

    Hey I am only 5"5' and I love wearing flats. My HM is only 5'8" but he loves me to wear heels. He says my "legs look great in heels" Ain't he sweet? But I go between flats and heels. I hardly have anything in between. My Mom was 5'7" and she had to have a "little bit of a heel". My sis and I always remember her saying that. So when you said you needed a "little lift" I thought o me Momma. ♥

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  13. Gorgeous images. I just need to ask,do you do a lot of editing on your pictures? I'm not suggesting that you are not a great photographer,but even the best sometimes need a little touch up. :)

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  14. Marvelous Gail! Sitting pretty and very pretty.

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  15. Bird perfection. The catch light in each eye brings them to life!

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  16. Bird perfection. The catch light in each eye brings them to life!

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  17. Beautiful photos of lovely birds
    Greetings

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  18. I am surprised to see a chickadee. For some reason I though they were only a more northern bird.

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  19. Awe....so sweet... It's amazing at how beautifully decorated birds are.
    Impressive colors! Your patience amazes me as well.. I've been watching a red-headed woodpecker for several days now...My timing is just not working out for me to get a good picture! Talent is what it takes and you Gail, certainly have it..
    hugs
    shug

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  20. Defiantly extraordinary little song birds!! Always busy, always eating and always singing!! Splendid pictures!!

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  21. So pretty! You must have hit a cluster of professional bird models!

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  22. Oh how beautiful! In the times I've photographed songbirds, it always seems that they're curious about the sound of my camera's auto focus and they will cock their heads a little which makes such a cute pose.

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  23. ...well, you already know that I like your post so, I'll just say thank you for linking up at the Bird D'Pot this week.

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  24. Fantastic shots! These birds are all beauties! And the quote - I totally agree with it ;)

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  25. Beautiful photos of some of my favorite birds. I especially like Timothy Titmouse!,

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  26. birds are great ... love the coloring ... but lately i love checking out those cool legs & claws. super awesome! ( :

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  27. haha! That's a funny and too-true quote!
    I love finches and chickadees: my favorites.

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  28. these are just wonderful, amazing close-ups, great blogging material ;)

    LOVE that quote!! i will look for it on pinterest!!

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  29. You must have them trained well to sit so pretty. Lovely birds and photos. Have a happy weekend!

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  30. Gorgeous! We have all these at the feeders. Nicely done!

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  31. I wish I could put up feeders and see more of these type of birds. You've captured them beautifully.

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  32. Love them all. We haven't had any house or purple finches this year. Maybe in the next few weeks. All of these are perfect. I always think about your mom's gift of your lens. I know you miss her. She left you a wonderful gift to share with all us and I am thankful.

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  33. I love birds and your photos are lovely, dear Gail. I really like the red one - the feathers looks like they are glittering :) Hugs to you, my friend!

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  34. These are beauties. We don't see the house finches regularly, but the others are regulars at our backyard feeders. I always think of the titmouse as a little tuxedo clad fellow, so neat and tidy, except they are always in pairs, both ready to dine in their tuxes..

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  35. These are so wonderful, Gail. Thanks for getting us up close and personal to all of them!

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  36. It's like they've spent their whole lives just posing for you. Such perfect models and beautiful photos.

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  37. so beautiful. love capturing birds on camera.

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  38. Beautiful photos of the birds.
    I love them all very well photographed.

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  39. Lovely little ones.

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  40. Oh my God! They are so beautiful and precious dear Gail :) loved the pictures!

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  41. All of them captured well.
    Such beauties!

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  42. Were they ever good posers! You have good bird karma though -- they seem to know you're a friend.

    That quote speaks to all of us insomniacs. I'm trying a combination of meditation, yoga, and melatonin. Sorta' workin.

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  43. You can then be very successful in a variety of colors to capture Gail. Beautiful portraits and birds.

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