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Saved for another day

© Chris Ebben

Saved for another day

Uploaded: July 17, 2011

Description

This poor little bird was blown into the pool early yesterday, & just had it's head out of water. I scooped it up & wrapped it in tissues to soak all the water out. Tony held it in front of the fire until it stopped shaking then into a cat basket for a rest, then out the back door into the food dish. After breakfast it flew off with friends. Lens aperture f/3.5, shutter speed 1/30sec, focal length 4mm, ISO 80.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.25 mm, Model: DSC-H70

Comments

Avril Young July 18, 2011

so happy you saved it Chris, stunning detailed capture ..love the frame..so happy it went to join its friends...Beautiful Chris.. #1393930

Chris Ebben July 18, 2011

Thanks so much. They are lovely little birds & come in for breakfast everyday & call out & tell me when the snake or goanna is around. #9537231

Michelle Alton July 18, 2011

Great story and a beautiful shot, Chris. #9537256

Jack Gaskin July 18, 2011

GREAT SAVE BETTER CATCH

Happy Shooting
Jack #9537270

Monnie Ryan July 18, 2011

Poor little thing! Glad you were around to rescue it (and get a terrific shot as well...)! #9537605

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 18, 2011

You deserve a GRAND PRIZE for this story and image.

Wonderful, Chris and Tony!!!

-Laura #9538118

Ann Coates level-classic July 18, 2011

Thank goodness for Good Samaritans like you, this story has made my day. Great shot too! #9538206

John Connolly July 18, 2011

Nice work here Chris! I love a story with a happy ending! #9538580

Greg e. mclemore July 18, 2011

Very nice capture #9538981

Tammy Espino July 19, 2011

I almost thought you siad you threw him to the cats..LOL So glad he is safe..Your too nice!! A great capture!! #9541364

Irene Colling level-classic July 22, 2011

Lucky for the bird that you were there to rescue the poor thing.

Lucky for you that you got an unexpected photo opportunity. #9547583

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 22, 2011

Heart-warming story to accompany this beautiful image, Chris!
The colors, tones, clarity, & lighting are gorgeous, my friend! WTG! #9548318

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe July 23, 2011

Cheers for the rescue.....and cheers for the lovely close up of this wee little bird...thank you for his rescue! Hope you are both doing well...
#9549992

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 24, 2011

Three cheers for the rescue Chris...
so thrilled you and Tony are so so kind- Great little catch-
Do you know the name of this bird?

Smiling Chris #9552391

Chris Ebben July 29, 2011

Thank you all so much. We were pleased to be able to help the poor thing. Chris, I was going to say it's name was Lucky, but I thought better of it, I know that's not what you meant, I couldn't help it. They are really called Noisy Miners. #9567233

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 30, 2011

WONDERFUL capture of this little darling, and a wonderful story, VERY well done!!! GREAT job on the rescue and this wonderful image!! <>< #9569189

Karen Kessler July 31, 2011

Such a sweet story (and pretty little bird)! Thank you for rescuing it, Chris & Tony! :) #9572416

Chris Ebben July 31, 2011

Thank you all. We were very happy to have noticed him in there splashing around, I actually thought the pump had started up at the wrong time, he was trying so hard to get out. #9572489

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 03, 2011

Hi Chris and thanks for saving the wild life. It really makes you feel good to see them fly off for another day with friends. I also knew you kitty Kody was a Korat. They are special for sure. We almost lost Mosby while I was in Cheyenne shooting the rodeo. Awoke at 3 AM with a bad wind storm that blew open our RV's door and no Korat inside. Fortunately he came when called but was a scare for the wife and I as he is so special and loving. #9579071

Mary K. Robison November 20, 2011

Chris, this closeup has tenderness beaming out of its lovely frame. The little one looks a tad wary here, but by breakfast-time, I'm sure it joined its birdie buddies with a very grateful heart for Tony and you. Nice job ~ the photo and the rescue! #9820088

Chris Ebben November 20, 2011

Thanks for looking & commenting. Emile, sorry to take so long to answer. I'm so pleased you didn't lose Mosby, I'm always worried about that when we take Kody away, I keep checking the door.I can only imagine how much of a scare it would have been. Mary, one of these little birds comes to the door a few times a day calling out, I bet it's the same one. Thanks again. #9820105

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