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Grackle

Reminicent of this one: Robin


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Try Your Wings - Blossom Dearie
It Amazes Me - Blossom Dearie

Walking or flying?  An Island Walk

Grackle

Reminicent of this one: Robin


Click to Play:
Try Your Wings - Blossom Dearie
It Amazes Me - Blossom Dearie

Walking or flying?  An Island Walk

comments (11)

I get a sense of anticipation from this, as if waiting for the wheel to start turning from the gentle weight of the bird.
Mary MacADNski: It's pretty secure up there. No wind has taken it down yet.
  • ray
  • Thailand
  • 28 May 2008, 02:26
I am expecting some pint-sized Don Quixote to ride into the scene and start poking at that monster.
I think Ginnie might like your PEI windmill.
Fine image, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: THe big huge cattle monsters that usually inhabit that field haven't been put in yet. Then...he can be scared.
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States right now
  • 28 May 2008, 02:32
HA! Ray is so right. This is one whimsical attempt at blowing in the wind, Mary. I love it.
Mary MacADNski: And I have that song in my arsenal too.......
  • kay
  • portland metro area
  • 28 May 2008, 03:15
I'd like to know what the bird is looking at! Or perhaps he's intent on steering the wheel himself. smile

Well done, Mary!
Mary MacADNski: He has a huge pasture in front of him. The cattle haven't been put on it yet.
Very nicely composed shot Mary. I like the pastel tones!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Richard. We're working with a palette of green at this time of year.
  • Aussie
  • Brisbane
  • 28 May 2008, 10:37
And from here he can survey all around him.
Mary MacADNski: He has an excellent view.
  • Chantal
  • Netherlands
  • 28 May 2008, 10:56
very well spotted, this little birdie
Mary MacADNski: My camera is very slow. I was happy he stayed long enough to capture him.
  • Astrid
  • The Netherlands
  • 28 May 2008, 12:05
Love it, he is at the lookout for...well who knows what, Mary I love this composition, this is one of those shots we never intend to take.
Mary MacADNski: It's not sharp as it's through a glass door. I knew if I opened the door, he's be gone.
What is a Grackle Mary?
Mary MacADNski: It's the name of that bird, Bill. Perhaps you don't have them there. Here's the Wiki article on them. I've seen them in Mexico and Cuba but a different subspecies. They're common returning birds in the spring here.

Forgot to add the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grackle
I am thankful to you that you have put the other image connected. It likes me plus the previous one, it has a point of greater saturation and that favors much to the green color!
Mary MacADNski: I'm glad you had a look, Jose-Angel. This one loses some because it was taken through the window. I knew if I open the door the bird would be gone.

I' m alegre usted tenía una mirada, José Angel. Éste pierde alguno porque fue tomado a través de la ventana. Sabía si abro la puerta que el pájaro sería ido.
Mmmm...rhubarb!!
Mary MacADNski: Plenty around here these days. It can be made into some pretty spectacular dishes and drinks. I just sent my son a recipe and plan/ed to send more. Yum!

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