Inspiring Photo: Feed the Birds #9634949

Feed the Birds

Uploaded: January 08, 2010

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The cold is horrible!! It was 1 when I went out to feed the birds. As you see, there is a blue Jay in the background and the other one, is a red headed woodpecker. We have many different types of woodpeckers here. Hope you all have a great day and stay warm!!! I know some of you have a lot colder temperatures than Missouri.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Judy A. Lawhon January 08, 2010

Beautiful capture, Shelly!! #1224704

Dominick M. Dimacale January 08, 2010

Great animal image here, Shelly, stay warm there!

Dominick #8281256

Jeana Clark January 08, 2010

Beautiful colors in this fabulous
snowy cold scene!!! Bet the birds are happy to see You coming with their food!!!
Awesome shot Shelly-Girl!!!
~Farm-Girl~ #8281330

Linda D. Lester January 08, 2010
Beautiful....they really count on us to help keep them warm with food!!
Wonderful capture! #8281335

Ron McEwan January 08, 2010
It was zero earlier this morning. We have some of these guys relatives down here. It takes very little of that 1 degree stuff to go a long ways. #8281380

Hal Bambrick January 08, 2010
Outstanding Work Here Shelly!,WELL Done! #8281400

Nadine A. Lewis January 08, 2010
WOW!!! Another GREAT capture, Shelly!!! <>< #8281452

Ken R. Frischkorn January 08, 2010
Beautiful photo of this lovely Redheaded Woodpecker, beautiful color and clarity as well. #8281454

Anita Hogue January 08, 2010
You've captured some really beautiful birds, Shelly! This is so lovely! #8281612

Renee Doyle January 08, 2010
Wonderful colours and clarity Shelly!!! Stay warm - we are sitting here with our a/c on day and night :-)
#8281718

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 08, 2010
FANTASTIC, Shelly!!! Where is your feeder that you can get so many awesome shots? The deck? :-) k #8281722

Phillip R. Connolly January 08, 2010
A beautiful capture well timed, Shelly!!
Phil #8281741

Renata Gusciora January 08, 2010
Ah,this is so wonderful so is whole your series,Shelly!Love your unique presentation! #8281801

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 08, 2010
Another beauty, you should have at least one winner in these if not more...beautiful captures Shelly
jo ann c. #8281852

Amy M. Wilson January 08, 2010
Beautiful comp, colors and dof, Shelly... love the colors of the woodpecker! It's brutal cold and snowy here in southwestern PA too! #8281897

David Phalen January 08, 2010
Terrific comp, colors, details and DOF here Shelly!! #8282070

Clyde Smith January 08, 2010
Beautiful capture Shelly! Wonderful colors, composition and DOF. #8282073

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 08, 2010
Beautiful capture, Shelly! I totally get it. We are experiencing incredibly unusual weather here in Atlanta too! Trying to provide for the birds too! #8282137

Linda Blair January 08, 2010
Awesome capture...those red headed woodpeckers are sooooo gorgeous...I saw one when we first moved here about 3 years ago and haven't seen it since...even though we have lots of other woodpeckers and birds....yeah we brave to cold to go out and feed all of them...lol...but they're worth it. Man we aren't near as cold as ya'll....hopefully everyone will get a break in the weather soon. Stay warm!!!!!! #8282205

Tamara K. Walker January 08, 2010
Super capture. #8282311

Gail Vitikacs January 08, 2010
My my...you had a lucky day with all of these wonderful captures! Keep Warm Shelly! #8282367

Tommy E. Burgess January 08, 2010
Vwery beautiful capture with outstanding detail, colors and composition Shelly!! #8282546

Colette M. Metcalf January 09, 2010
Very nice capture!!!! #8282752

Candice C. Calhoun January 09, 2010
Beautiful bird work, Shelly...that woodpecker is amazing! Fabulous photo my friend!
ccc #8283103

Diane Pignet January 09, 2010
Great color and capture Shel....you do get some interesting birds there. I emailed you. Diane #8283221

Judy V. Kennamer January 09, 2010
Gorgeous capture Shelly!!! What a beautiful bird! #8283459

Patrick Rouzes January 09, 2010
A beautiful series here & thoughtful title one too, Shelly! Each one unique & beautiful! WTG,my friend! #8283677

Shelly A. Van Camp January 09, 2010
Thanks so much!! Have a great day!! #8284198

Nikki McDonald January 10, 2010
Excellent detail on this woodpecker, Shelly. #8287403

Shelly A. Van Camp January 11, 2010
Thanks Nikki! #8288892

Cathy Barrows January 11, 2010
beautiful shot...they would have starved to death waiting on me in 1 degree temp...lol #8289280

Shelly A. Van Camp January 11, 2010
LOL Just toss the food out the door!! The feeder is on my deck so not far to go from the warmth...:) Thanks Cathy!! #8289588

Kaye Burazin January 11, 2010
What lucky birds having you as a kind soul. Their reward is also yours with this wonderful image. #8290106

Shelly A. Van Camp January 11, 2010
Thanks so much Kaye! #8290124

Kathy Cline January 12, 2010
All your birdies are BEAUTIFUL Shelly.
I wish I had them here.
JUST LOVELY #8292591

Shelly A. Van Camp January 13, 2010
Thanks Kathy.....hop on a plane. They are here everyday!! Southwest has some really cheap flights. :) #8294614

January 13, 2010
Great winter capture already, but having these 2 birds really makes this photo come alive. I hope to see this one again..
Brian #8294751

Derek D. Dafoe January 14, 2010
Love that Wood Pecker!! We don't have many of those Red Headed guys here! The odd one does get seen though! #8295862

Shelly A. Van Camp January 14, 2010
Thanks Brian and Derek! #8297314

Bill Houghton January 14, 2010
Great shot Shelly. I live in Alabama and it has been real cold here. I have some relatives in Highlandville, Missouri. It is south of Springfield. God bless, Bill #8297408

Shelly A. Van Camp January 15, 2010
I use to live in Alabama and work at Fort Rucker....I was in Enterprise. Not sure where Highlandville is, but my hubby is from here and I will ask him...thanks for the nice comments! #8299946

Jim Baines January 15, 2010
There is a warmness in these winter shots that tend to ease the cold for those little critters! An immense display of kindness, Shelly! Exceptionally well done!
Wow! Daleville, Enterprise and the boll weevil statue, Dothan .. almost like going home! #8300452

Dianna Murphy January 18, 2010
Wow he's gorgeous! We don't have cardinals or this type of woodpecker and this type of jay. Thanks for sharing. #8305911

Shelly A. Van Camp January 19, 2010
Thanks Jim and Dianna! #8311641

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