Lee's Photoblog
Playing in the Sun
Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 7 March 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
The other day the sun came out. First time in a while. The temperature warmed up to -9 degrees. I ventured out with my trusty camera. After an hour or so I managed to capture a rewarding spread of Black Capped Chickadee shots. These little guys were just enjoying the sunlight. The ground was blanketed with a soft white powder. They were putting on quite a show. I was their only audience. The light was right, the shadows were strong and the show went on. The birds welcomed the sun as much as I did. Hope you enjoy these shots half as much as I enjoyed capturing them.
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bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Such a lovely series of images...excellent collage!
7 Mar 2009 5:13am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Oh, this is a beautiful series ... never seen them taking a snow bath, its great and the presentation is fabulous!
7 Mar 2009 5:23am
Didier from somewhere, France
Very beautifull photograph very beautiful composition
7 Mar 2009 5:58am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Now that is just the cutest thing I have see in a while....how very sweet! I love the one with his belly in the snow and his wings so frantic:-) Thank you for a lovely collection:-)
7 Mar 2009 6:05am
Martine from Brest, France
Cette petite mésange a l'air de bien apprécier la neige !
7 Mar 2009 7:38am
mats from Houston, United States
Aren't they the cutest thing.... 'love the first one of the set. Snowboarding birdstyle!
7 Mar 2009 8:44am
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
What a fabulous selection of shots I love them all how lucky to have a private audience for this show and thanks so much for sharing it with us
7 Mar 2009 10:30am
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Just gorgeous! What a beautiful montage!! Brilliant and amazingly done!
7 Mar 2009 11:05am
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you for visiting, please visit again.
Lydie et Roland from BESANCON, France
Fantastic work ! really nice. we adore small birds !
7 Mar 2009 12:24pm
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
Lee this collage is fantastic! I love all the different shots you were able to get and how you put it together. I love how you captured the fun these little birds had. Simply wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your creative work! :)
7 Mar 2009 12:36pm
@lydia: Thank you for stopping by, please visit again.
Baby Sis from Canada
I feel like I'm right there, just absolutely beautiful!!!! A story unfolds right in front of your eyes.
Hugs~
7 Mar 2009 1:36pm
@alireza: Thank you for stopping by, please visit again.
Ca†≈ from Ouchy, Switzerland
Thank you for those wonderfull pictures.
We are playing with you in the sun !
7 Mar 2009 2:02pm
zOOm from Paris, France
They are so nice and cute and gracious. It's enjoyable to see them finding food, or preparing a nest... They are delicacy itself. Lovely presentation Lee !
7 Mar 2009 2:04pm
@zOOm: Thank you Florence.
Brett from McAllen, United States
Hi Lee. Gorgeous collage of pictures. The series is so light and playful that it really makes one feel we know the little bird's personality.
7 Mar 2009 3:34pm
Don from spokane, United States
I throughly enjoyed seeing your fabulous collection of pictures of this playful little creature. We don't have them around here (as far as I know), but we have little nuthatches who a little acrobats hanging upside down to drink at the bird bath and such. Thanks for sharing this fine collection of images.
7 Mar 2009 4:21pm
@Don: Thanks Don.
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
absolutely lovely ! each shot are exquisite, love the details, colours, cute moment captured... and the collage works well ! beautiful presentation !
7 Mar 2009 5:01pm
@Anna.C: Thank you for the compliment. Please visit again.
Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Love this! What a fun montage. I especially like the top left and bottom right shots - though they are all terrific. Well done!
7 Mar 2009 5:28pm
@Roberta: Thank you Roberta
Mathilde from Fontainebleau, France
Merveilleux montage de ce petit oiseau à l'allure si douce!!
7 Mar 2009 6:08pm
Hema Iyer from Bangalore, India
Great collection. Terrific shots of this beautiful bird.
Presentation is also fantastic.
7 Mar 2009 6:56pm
@Hema Iyer: Thanks Hema
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Brilliant Lee. I remember seeing these friendly little birds near Niagra Falls on my one and only visit to Canada (so far), they were fun to watch and you've captured their character here.
7 Mar 2009 7:40pm
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Each image by itself is outstanding and to put this many together is delightful and wondrous. Great captures.
7 Mar 2009 8:00pm
@Suzanne: Thank you Suzanne.
Magda from Canada
Fantastic collage! Love all the images. Nice detail, lighting and captures.... Well done!
We used to live in Thunder Bay,ON. I don't miss the winters, that's for sure! ;) But, the sun was always wonderful there not like here in British Columbia - we get a lot of rain instead.....
7 Mar 2009 8:03pm
@Magda: Thank you
@Ben: Thanks Ben
Mary from PA, United States
Wonderful wonderful collection of photos!! I love these little birds and how tame they are. I've had them eat out of my hand...really cool. My favorite is that one on top left, though they are all excellent. Thanks for sharing them with us!!
7 Mar 2009 10:19pm
@Mary: Thank you
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Great series. All fantastic captures.
8 Mar 2009 12:45am
Denise from Perry, United States
Absolutely fantastic , were they actually playing, was there a food source nearby that they were attracted to? It was in the 60's here yesterday, sent most of the day outside, just couldn't get enough of it.
8 Mar 2009 12:20pm
@Denise: I watch these birds forage every day. I actually thought they were enjoying the sun and snow. There was no birder feeder near by. Another 4-5 weeks and it'll in the sizties here to. Thank you for the compliment.
Jen from St. George, United States
What a treat! Thanks for sharing! You did these beautiful birds justice!
9 Mar 2009 10:08pm
Ricardo from Valencia, Venezuela
Wow wonderful collage! great shots every one of them! love the bokeh!!!
10 Mar 2009 11:52pm
@Ricardo: It was a rewarding morning for me. Thank you.
Véro from Peisey-Nancroix, France
great compo of this differents attitudes , great lihgt and perfect title !
11 Mar 2009 5:52am
@Véro: Thank you, I had just to many shots to only post one. Glad you enjoyed it.
