The Country Side of New Jersey
Bluebird II
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 15 May 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Not the best quality, but wanted to show the the mate's concern. (see yesterday's post)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Love the composition and colors and the light is excellent!
15 May 2008 5:32am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
How cute. Obviously there to help you put out your wash.
15 May 2008 5:36am
@Marion: Or, it was watching over the wash! :-) I was out on our deck yesterday, and a bluebird was sitting on the corner of my neighbor's house. I believe that pair is nesting very near here.
@crafts: Thank you.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
I am glad they were reunited, clearly there is some love there.....
Great shot.
15 May 2008 10:30am
@Chris: Thanks, Chris!
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Very sweet ... with a terrific muted green backdrop for that beautiful blue head ... I don't know that I've ever seen a bluebird (in the flesh) ... I think they prefer more wide open spaces than the urban neighborhood in which I live ... but, perhaps, this is your year to be blessed by the bluebird of happiness!
15 May 2008 10:32am
@Ron: Hey, Ron... wouldn't that be great? :-) Thanks for your comment!
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Yeah, looks worried. I'm glad for them that everything turned out.
15 May 2008 12:56pm
@Earnest: You had to feel sorry for this bird, probably worried and wondering... that's why we kept the stunned bird in its sight. It was a great experience!
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Canada
Terrific series, and a story with a happy ending, bravo!
15 May 2008 1:31pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang!
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
A lovely series on these little birds Betty! I really like the composition of this one, it's a great shot!
15 May 2008 3:37pm
@Mandy: Thanks, Mandy!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I love the muted background and the bird on the post is exquisite, very ' charme campagne' ;)
15 May 2008 3:49pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It is a lovely shot. The clothes line gives it a nice relaxed look.
15 May 2008 5:13pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, I also thought it was a good way to show the small size of these birds.
@Alun Lambert: Thanks.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
I love the story of the two photos, and the happy ending.
15 May 2008 7:42pm
@Viewfinder: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Fantastic image, truly. The dof and focus is perfect.
15 May 2008 7:52pm
@Observing: Thank you.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A very handsome bird, we don't get them here (well apart from the occasional vagrant that took a wrong turn over the Atlantic) so its lovely to see such a pretty type of bird.
15 May 2008 10:17pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thank you for your comment, Richard.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is a great follow-up to yesterday's capture - a fairytale with a happy ending!
15 May 2008 11:42pm
Cheryl from Boerne, United States
pretty bird! Nice composition also! I thought about that bird today when we found a new birds nest in a bucket on our back porch with 3 little eggs in it!
16 May 2008 12:59am
@Cheryl: Cheryl, that's great! You have to let us know what kind of birds they are... maybe some baby shots?
@Nina: Thank you, Nina.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Oh. I'm glad you posted this photo to complete yesterday's story! We have some bluebirds visiting out feeder. What a treat they are.
16 May 2008 11:13am
Barbara from Florida, United States
It is a wonderful image and great story with a happy ending.
18 May 2008 9:41pm
@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara... and the best part is that this pair is nesting nearby so we see one of them every day!
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
"Not the best quality"???
It's awesome. I love this
photograph. Sometimes
you have to judge art
on it's own merit...
26 May 2008 10:38pm
@Seraphine: Thank you very much.
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/125 second
F/6.7
ISO 125
375 mm (35mm equiv.)