5/14/2012 2:08:18 PM

5/14/2012 2:38:48 PM

Simply beautiful Shelly!

5/14/2012 3:01:47 PM

Frame it and Hang it! Absolutely gorgeous Shelly, a winner for me!

jo ann c.

5/14/2012 3:12:17 PM

Gorgeous Shelly! This reminds me of a Thomas Kincade painting!

5/14/2012 3:55:53 PM

I love all those beautiful Spring colors and the effects you have used.

5/14/2012 4:39:15 PM

Oh Shelly...this is so beautiful...lovely colors and composition! :-) k

5/14/2012 5:19:18 PM

Made my day with all the nice comments.....Thank you so much!

5/14/2012 5:36:42 PM

OMG.......this is absolutely gorgeous Shelly!

5/14/2012 5:54:58 PM

So Beautiful Shelly! The colors and reflections are outstanding. Nice work!

5/14/2012 6:17:20 PM

Outstanding, and can totally understand why it would be a favorite place to be. Gorgeous! Perfect presentation! 8o)

5/14/2012 6:20:30 PM

so dreamy... gorgeous capture Shelly!

5/15/2012 1:10:54 AM

LOVE The EFFECTS, Shelly!!! What a GORGEOUS array of colors, My Friend!<:)

Beautiful Reflections!

I don't know if Pet Stores or your Vet sells a 'Blood Feather Kit'. But...you can make your own...

If your bird DOES break a blood feather, don't panic! It does not mean your bird is going to bleed to death! It means, as a bird owner, you should be prepared for an emergency BEFORE it happens.

A few things to always have on hand:

1. A pair of hemostats (you can buy these from your veterinarian). If not, a pair of needle nose pliers (tweezers are not strong enough).

2. Corn starch (preferably) or flour in a pinch. Some say Qwikstop but this is a chemical and it also burns so I don't advise it. CORNSTARCH is best. Use this to stop the bleeding.

3. 2 Q-Tips (preferably vet swabs with the long wooden end) (I use regular Q-Tips)

4. Clean water: to dampen the feathers.

5. Your avian vet's phone number.

This list is from one of the sites I posted in yesterday's comment section. Both sites have good information on Blood/Pin Feathers, Shelly.

5/15/2012 3:30:01 AM

Gorgeous image, Shelly, love the colors, comp, scen, POV, and processing!

Debby

5/15/2012 4:53:53 AM

I can see why you like this place. Very peaceful...superb work, Shelly!

5/15/2012 4:56:05 AM

Magnificent landscape image, Shelly.

5/15/2012 5:30:36 AM

This is a whole lotta gorgeous!

5/15/2012 6:26:22 AM

Thanks and I love Thomas Kincade so that was wonderful someone thought it looked like his work.

5/15/2012 7:56:41 AM

Your colors, tones, treatment, creativity & talent are exceptional, Shelly! Captivating & beautiful image!

5/15/2012 6:04:33 PM

Personally I think you have outdone yourself here Shelly. This is just so so beautiful and needs to be blown up, framed and displayed honorably.

5/16/2012 11:52:27 AM

It does kind of remind me of a Kinkaid, but so much nicer! Wow, you can't get much prettier scenery ! WINNER!!!

5/19/2012 9:51:48 AM