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One Legged

© Barbara L. Dunlap

One Legged

Uploaded: April 17, 2012

Description

The way this little guy was flying around from branch to branch, I had no idea that he had only one leg until I opened the pictures of him in Photoshop! What a "game" little fellow!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

David A. Dawson April 17, 2012

Nice picture of a rare individual.
The picture makes you wonder what happened and empathize with the poor thing. #1457157

Barbara L. Dunlap April 17, 2012

Thanks, David - I feel so sorry for him. I guess it could have happened while he was still in the nest with his siblings, but I am going to make sure that he and the others get plenty of food. #10095847

Ann Coates level-classic April 17, 2012

Amazing how birds can survive with one leg. I have seen ducks with one leg too, although they are very cumbersome when getting around, but they manage. A great shot of this little battler. #10095888

Kevin P. Kreischer April 17, 2012

Nice capture Barb, nature finds a way to adapt. #10096076

Barbara L. Dunlap April 17, 2012

Thanks, Ann and Kevin. One of the things I love about BetterPhoto.com photographers is that all of you care about the animals that we are fortunate enough to capture on our cameras. And yes, Kevin...nature is incredible in its adaptability. #10096144

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