Beep-Beep!

Uploaded: March 12, 2009

Description

This fellow was found in the underbrush area around the woods at Lake Belton, TX foraging around for insects. Surprised me by actually sitting still, raising his crest and allowing a photo or two! (Good Bird!!)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D60

Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 12, 2009

Aren't you the lucky one! I think this is the first picture of a road runner I've seen outside of nature books. #1097112

Carol Sawyer March 12, 2009

Beautiful capture, clarity and detail, Valarie!! I love your title!! #7275607

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 12, 2009

Thanks Bonnie and Carol! Considering how fast these guys speed around - I was lucky to find one sitting still and "doin' nothin'!" :) #7275846

Ron McEwan March 12, 2009

Perfect shot of this elusive wild life creature, very well composed indeed. #7276038

Linda A. Braddock March 12, 2009

Valarie, Fantastic Capture! Beautiful. Linda #7276063

Melissa Olsen March 12, 2009

A fantastic capture and great clarity and color. #7276176

Ann Coates level-classic March 12, 2009

Valarie, this is a fabulous capture of this cool looking bird. He's an interesting looking fellow. Your clarity is superb. #7276496

Julie Burnett March 12, 2009

I don't know anything about Road Runner's, but it's a REALLY great shot!! #7277047

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 12, 2009

Thanks so much Ron, Linda, Melissa, Ann and Julie for the feedback. Much appreciated! #7277158

Melissa G. Meiselman March 12, 2009

Fantastic that he stayed so still while you were taking your shot, Valarie!! He is a real beauty as is your your photo!! #7277458

March 12, 2009

Excellent capture and timing,Valarie! #7277740

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 13, 2009

Thanks so much, Walter and Melissa - a road runner sitting still - that was a miracle!! Happy Friday - beep-beep! #7279959

Dianna Murphy March 18, 2009

Excellent image. Nice work. #7300737

Janice Mezzacappa April 16, 2009

Your images Valarie are all to be admired, such clarity, details and colors!! This image of a road runner wow, great capture! #7411432

ROLAN NARMAN April 22, 2009

Huge Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Valerie! #7433970

Melissa G. Meiselman April 22, 2009

Congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! #7434845

Anita Hogue April 22, 2009

WOW, outstanding capture, Valarie! Congratulations! #7434858

Sam Britt April 22, 2009

Congratulations again!! #7435815

Ann Coates level-classic April 23, 2009

You've done it again Valarie. Congratulations again. #7441096

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 23, 2009

Thanks everyone very much...I appreciate all the very nice congratulations ... really wish I could find that most cooperative road runner again and give him a barrel full of insects for lunch! #7441396

Bill Houghton April 23, 2009

Valarie, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner in my book. Congratulations. Bill

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Margaret R. Barry April 24, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Valarie! #7446733

SaMi Martin April 27, 2009

What a great capture; can't wait to show this to my husband he loves these guys. Congrats on your finalist! #7456110

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 27, 2009

Thanks so much Bill, Margaret and SaMi! #7456392

Anita Tykwinski April 28, 2009

Congrats Valarie on all your finalist, great job! #7459844

Derek D. Dafoe April 28, 2009

Super Finalist Valarie! Congrats! #7461827

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 30, 2009

Beautiful!! Congrats again Valarie!! #7468818

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 30, 2009

Thanks ever so much Derek, Laurence and Anita! #7469253

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 21, 2009

Great capture! #7544551

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