Breakfast for the Kids
Uploaded: July 04, 2010 10:41:52
I go out to feed my backyard pair of bluebirds mealworms each morning. This male has started divebombing me to keep me away from his chicks so I have to use an umbrella over my head to keep him off me.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S
JoAnn L. McCleeary July 04, 2010
What a lovely image and charming story, Phyllis! Very nice work. #1284915Carol L. Fowler July 04, 2010
Wonderful capture! Such great detail #8734239Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 04, 2010
Impressive wildlife capture Phyllis! #8734278Patrick Rouzes July 04, 2010
Exceptional clarity, tones, colors, detail, dof, focus, b/g , comp & wonderful lighting ! You nailed this beauty indeed, Phyllis! WTG! #8734357Ellen Hodges July 04, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous and wow image, Phullis!!!! #8734384Julie Christiansen July 04, 2010
Just perfect. #8734417Carol Flisak July 04, 2010
Beautiful capture, Phyllis... love the colors and details! Thanks for sharing the story :) #8734642Nadia Paul July 04, 2010
Gorgeous capture with great detail Phyllis! #8734927Phyllis H. Burchett July 04, 2010
Thanks so much yall! Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July Holiday! Happy Birthday USA. #8735044Susan Weisensel July 04, 2010
Outstanding capture Phyllis, I didn't have any bluebirds this year, by the time they showed up the wrens were already nesting. #8735118Leslie McLain July 05, 2010
Amazing capure and colors, Phyllis. I love that worm in his mouth. #8735526Rona L. Schwarz July 05, 2010
Terrific capture of this bluebird, Phyllis! Amazing clarity, detail and color. What a good idea to personally feed them mealworms - much better than just a feeder! #8735863Karen Slagle July 05, 2010
Beautiful image and I love your story about feeding them, I can almost see you with the umbrella... #8735914Phyllis H. Burchett July 05, 2010
Thank you Susan, Leslie, Rona and Karen!Terry Cervi July 06, 2010
Wonderful color and detail, Phyllis!! #8737924Janie S. Oliver July 07, 2010
Fantastic capture. Beautiful rich color. Wonderful detail. #8740773Linda Boehme July 10, 2010
Beautiful capture, Phillis! #8746118Dianna Murphy July 10, 2010
A winner!!! #8746295Phyllis H. Burchett July 15, 2010
Thanks Terry, Janie, Linda B. and Dianna! Congrats to all the June finalists and winners! #8766541Kathy Salerni July 15, 2010
What a gorgeous bluebird image, Phyllis! So crisp, great comp and beautiful colors! Well done!~ #8766923Kathy Cline July 17, 2010
This has got to be an award winning image Phyllis.Debra R. Harder July 22, 2010
With the worm in its mouth...OMG!! Phyllis, your patience has definitely paid off. This is another STUNNING image...and another FAV for me!! Deb #8780708Kathy Cline August 13, 2010
I knew it would win a finalist, it should be a FIRST PLACERenee Doyle August 13, 2010
Wonderful capture Phyllis!!! Congratulations! #8827245Carla Capra Anderson August 13, 2010
Congrats!Karen Slagle August 13, 2010
Congrats, Phyllis. This is gorgeous with wonderful colors and details. #8829167Usman M. Bajwa August 13, 2010
Huge CONGRATZ Phyllis. Expect to see this again!UB. #8829210
Sam Britt August 13, 2010
Congrats again, Phyllis! #8829487Patti Coblentz August 13, 2010
Big congratulations on this finalist, Phyllis...so beautiful...bound to go further!! :) #8829657Lynne Morris August 13, 2010
Wow this is stunning Phyllis and Huge Congratulations on your finalist. #8829716Phyllis H. Burchett August 14, 2010
Thanks so much everyone! Congrats to all the July finalists and good luck in the next round! #8830304Linda D. Lester August 14, 2010
Love this one....Congratulations! #8830386Patrick Rouzes August 14, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on all THREE finalists, Phyllis! Good luck with them all! WTG! #8831613Amy M. Wilson August 14, 2010
Huge congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Phyllis!! #8831713Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010
This is as perfect as they come, Phyllis! Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #8832495Phyllis H. Burchett August 14, 2010
A big thanks to all for the wonderful comments! #8834240Cindy Bendush August 14, 2010
Kudos Phyllis - this is gorgeous! Congratulations on all of your finalists! #8834520Anne M. Young August 14, 2010
Super Finalist - congratulations! Looks a winner! #8834847Deborah C. Lewinson August 15, 2010
This is perfect!Nadia Paul August 16, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Phyllis - so beautiful! #8841756Linda Blair August 17, 2010
Gosh this is gorgeous Phyllis...congratulations!!! #8842741JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2010
You are on a roll girl! Another awesome finalist..and very well deserved too...CONGRATULATIONS~jo ann c.
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Kathy Cline August 19, 2010
Geeeez.....i had this one as the WINNER.Phyllis H. Burchett August 19, 2010
Thanks everyone for all the fabulous comments on this pretty boy! Kathy, I might just do that! #8848529Rona L. Schwarz September 17, 2010
I never congratulated you on this marvelous Finalist, Phyllis! Very belated CONGRATULATIONS! I loved it when I saw it, and I love it now! #8912796Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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