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Bluebird of Happiness

© Shirley D. Freeman

Bluebird of Happiness

Uploaded: February 21, 2018 12:03:02 | Entered: February 21, 2018 12:03:17

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We put up a new nest box about a week ago. Very next day a couple of bluebirds came and seem to really love their future home, so I told my husband when then left that I thought that they had gone to closing on it. They have come back a few times since and checked on it, so I think we are going to have a family of "Bluebird Happiness" soon. Yesterday morning, it was very foggy, and one came again just to check, and I was able to capture this shot and a few others. I have the nest box far enough from the house that they would be comfortable, so with my Canon 5D Mark III, and Canon 300 mm L lens at f2.8, 1/500, ISO 100, on tripod and gimbal head, I shot this through the window.

Comments

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 21, 2018

I hope you do get a family, they are so much fun to watch, WTG!! <>< #1704196

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2018

Thank you, Nancy. <>< #11679733

Candace M. Cleveland February 21, 2018

Now you have me into getting one of these. Cant wait to see your captures of them. #11679744

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2018

Thank you, Candace. I hope they hang around and start a family in it, and I can get some shots. Wishing you the best with it as well. <>< #11679745

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 21, 2018

The fog sets up a wonderful mood Shirley and you where still able to bring out the beautiful color and get excellent detail!! Love this and hope they come to stay for you!! #11679755

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2018

Thank you, John. <>< #11679855

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 21, 2018

Love the softness & beauty created by the fog, Shirley! A gorgeous & skillful shot. Nice story too #11679953

Shirley D. Freeman February 22, 2018

Thank you, Patrick. <>< #11680004

Nina Shields February 25, 2018

Shirley, this is really exciting and I hope to get to see more photos of the family to be; love the moodiness yielded by the fog; well done! #11681010

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2018

Thank you, Nina. <>< #11681016

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 03, 2018

I am sure they will love their new home that you prepared. Outstanding capture, Shirley. #11682443

Shirley D. Freeman March 03, 2018

Thank you, Emile. They came back this morning and went inside, so I think they are pleased with their new home. <>< #11682446

Chuck Green level-classic March 04, 2018

Excellent work, Shirley! <>< #11682699

Shirley D. Freeman March 05, 2018

Thank you, Chuck. <>< #11682893

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