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My Little Chickadee

© Dot K.

My Little Chickadee

Uploaded: April 08, 2007

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F/5.6, Shutter 1/500, ISO-100, Macro mode, portrait setting.

I was having myself a pity party one morning, and asked God to pull me out of it. Then I went out to fill my bird feeders, and noticed the Chestnut Backed Chickadees stayed right at the feeder while I was next to it, so I held out my hand with some seed in it and they came right to me, along with the Nuthatches. God sent these little birds to cheer me up, and it sure worked! They still come and eat from my hand daily.


Comments

Harry E. Pherson April 08, 2007 0

That is a nice shot Dot. You could be so lucky and to manage to get that shot off as well. Nice going. Harry #633848

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 08, 2007 0

So darling, super macro Dot! #4141901

April 08, 2007 0

Dot - This is an unbelievable shot! For those of us trying to get good bird detail, you can't beat this technique! Good Karma. Carol #4141907

PiperAnne L. Worcester April 08, 2007 0

Love the shot, Love the story. #4141929

Gary G. Stewart April 08, 2007 0

How cool is that? How often does a person get a macro of a wild bird. That photo alone should cheer you up. Good job Dot! #4141946

Sam Britt April 08, 2007 0

Adorable capture of this chickadee, Dot. Sweet story, too. #4141995

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 08, 2007 0

Fantstic capture of this little guy. Loved your story. I'm sure alot of us can understand how you feel somedays. I've had many of those days. Getting out and seeing the beauty outside is one of the things that helps me and being on this wonderful site. Have a wonderful day. #4143794

Dot K. April 09, 2007 0

Thanks Everyone! These little birds are certainly a wonderful blessing. #4144814

Carol Teal April 10, 2007 0

Wow, how fantastic! Such a cute little bird too. I have heard of them getting tame enough to eat out of a hand, but never have had it happen to me! Great story and what a great way to be cheered up. Wonderful photo! #4148885

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) April 11, 2007 0

Fantastic macro work.Wonderful blessing.. #4156004

Jenifer L. Mitchell April 12, 2007 0

What an amazing story (and awesome photo!). Isn't it neat how that is all God wants us to do... just ask. He wants us to come to Him for anything! And the blessings He gives us for doing so! Hope you are feeling better now!! Great work with the macro mode!!! #4158067

Rosemary Buffoni April 14, 2007 0

WONDERFUL shot and gift from God.
Ro #4164180

Dot K. April 14, 2007 0

Thanks all, once again!

Jenifer, wow yes and God has been teaching me many lessons through these little birds. As the Nuthatches and Chickadees were coming to me one day, I noticed the other birds, Juncos, and Finches watching with curiosity, but still too fearfull to actually come to me. I looked up and thought.. oh how I wish they would all come to me! Then was hit with the sudden realization that that's how God is looking at all those in the world, He wishes all would come to Him, and place their trust in Him, and it fills His heart with joy when we do.

#4164445

Susie Peek-Swint April 20, 2007 0

Wonderful capture and story Dot ~ excellent detail on this lovely little bird! #4188718

Sharon F. Morris level-classic March 31, 2008 0

Dot what a wonderful story and capture.
I love storys like this it gave me goose bumps. Makes me wonder how anyone can not believe in God. #5724348

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