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Breakfast for the Kids

© Phyllis H. Burchett

Breakfast for the Kids

Uploaded: July 04, 2010

Description

I go out to feed my backyard pair of bluebirds mealworms each morning. This male has started divebombing me to keep me away from his chicks so I have to use an umbrella over my head to keep him off me.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

JoAnn L. McCleeary level-classic July 04, 2010 0

What a lovely image and charming story, Phyllis! Very nice work. #1284915

Carol L. Fowler July 04, 2010 0

Wonderful capture! Such great detail #8734239

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 04, 2010 0

Impressive wildlife capture Phyllis! #8734278

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 04, 2010 0

Exceptional clarity, tones, colors, detail, dof, focus, b/g , comp & wonderful lighting ! You nailed this beauty indeed, Phyllis! WTG! #8734357

Ellen Hodges July 04, 2010 0

Absolutely gorgeous and wow image, Phullis!!!! #8734384

Julie Christiansen July 04, 2010 0

Just perfect. #8734417

Carol Flisak level-classic July 04, 2010 0

Beautiful capture, Phyllis... love the colors and details! Thanks for sharing the story :) #8734642

Nadia Paul July 05, 2010 0

Gorgeous capture with great detail Phyllis! #8734927

Phyllis H. Burchett July 05, 2010 0

Thanks so much yall! Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July Holiday! Happy Birthday USA. #8735044

Susan Weisensel July 05, 2010 0

Outstanding capture Phyllis, I didn't have any bluebirds this year, by the time they showed up the wrens were already nesting. #8735118

Leslie McLain level-classic July 05, 2010 0

Amazing capure and colors, Phyllis. I love that worm in his mouth. #8735526

Rona L. Schwarz July 05, 2010 0

Terrific capture of this bluebird, Phyllis! Amazing clarity, detail and color. What a good idea to personally feed them mealworms - much better than just a feeder! #8735863

Karen Slagle July 05, 2010 0

Beautiful image and I love your story about feeding them, I can almost see you with the umbrella... #8735914

Phyllis H. Burchett July 05, 2010 0

Thank you Susan, Leslie, Rona and Karen!
I got the female with a blueberry in her mouth yesterday! #8735945

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 06, 2010 0

Wonderful color and detail, Phyllis!! #8737924

Janie S. Oliver July 07, 2010 0

Fantastic capture. Beautiful rich color. Wonderful detail. #8740773

Linda Boehme level-classic July 10, 2010 0

Beautiful capture, Phillis! #8746118

Dianna Murphy July 10, 2010 0

A winner!!! #8746295

Phyllis H. Burchett July 16, 2010 0

Thanks Terry, Janie, Linda B. and Dianna! Congrats to all the June finalists and winners! #8766541

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 16, 2010 0

What a gorgeous bluebird image, Phyllis! So crisp, great comp and beautiful colors! Well done!~ #8766923

Kathy Cline July 18, 2010 0

This has got to be an award winning image Phyllis.
Your so lucky to have so many beautiful birdies to feed!! #8770575

Debra R. Harder July 22, 2010 0

With the worm in its mouth...OMG!! Phyllis, your patience has definitely paid off. This is another STUNNING image...and another FAV for me!! Deb #8780708

Kathy Cline August 13, 2010 0

I knew it would win a finalist, it should be a FIRST PLACE

glitter-graphics.com #8826399

Renee Doyle August 13, 2010 0

Wonderful capture Phyllis!!! Congratulations! #8827245

Carla Capra Anderson August 13, 2010 0

Congrats!
#8827552

Karen Slagle August 14, 2010 0

Congrats, Phyllis. This is gorgeous with wonderful colors and details. #8829167

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 14, 2010 0

Huge CONGRATZ Phyllis. Expect to see this again!

UB. #8829210

Sam Britt August 14, 2010 0

Congrats again, Phyllis! #8829487

Patti Coblentz August 14, 2010 0

Big congratulations on this finalist, Phyllis...so beautiful...bound to go further!! :) #8829657

Lynne Morris August 14, 2010 0

Wow this is stunning Phyllis and Huge Congratulations on your finalist. #8829716

Phyllis H. Burchett August 14, 2010 0

Thanks so much everyone! Congrats to all the July finalists and good luck in the next round! #8830304

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 14, 2010 0

Love this one....Congratulations! #8830386

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 14, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS on all THREE finalists, Phyllis! Good luck with them all! WTG! #8831613

Amy M. Wilson August 14, 2010 0

Huge congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Phyllis!! #8831713

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010 0

This is as perfect as they come, Phyllis! Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #8832495

Phyllis H. Burchett August 15, 2010 0

A big thanks to all for the wonderful comments! #8834240

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 15, 2010 0

Kudos Phyllis - this is gorgeous! Congratulations on all of your finalists! #8834520

Anne M. Young level-classic August 15, 2010 0

Super Finalist - congratulations! Looks a winner! #8834847

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 15, 2010 0

This is perfect!
Congrats again!
Debby #8836031

Nadia Paul August 17, 2010 0

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Phyllis - so beautiful! #8841756

Linda Blair August 17, 2010 0

Gosh this is gorgeous Phyllis...congratulations!!! #8842741

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2010 0

You are on a roll girl! Another awesome finalist..and very well deserved too...CONGRATULATIONS~

jo ann c.

#8846053

Kathy Cline August 19, 2010 0

Geeeez.....i had this one as the WINNER.
poo poo
You need to enter this in birds and blooms and everywhere else.
Its just perfect in every way!! #8848480

Phyllis H. Burchett August 19, 2010 0

Thanks everyone for all the fabulous comments on this pretty boy! Kathy, I might just do that! #8848529

Rona L. Schwarz September 17, 2010 0

I never congratulated you on this marvelous Finalist, Phyllis! Very belated CONGRATULATIONS! I loved it when I saw it, and I love it now! #8912796

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