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The leaf lesson

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The leaf lesson

Uploaded: June 25, 2012 02:44:36

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Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Avril Young June 25, 2012

Adorable capture Ann, is she teaching them to pick them up ;-) #1471089

Jack Gaskin June 25, 2012

GREAT CATCH Perfect in every way.
no BBQ jokes ;o)

Jack #10198866

Mary K. Robison June 25, 2012

So sweet, Ann. The babies' eyes do seem to be fixed on the leaf in Mom's beak. #10198886

Michelle Alton June 25, 2012

What else could it BE??? Really superb capture and you must have awesome patience! #10199045

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 25, 2012

Very cute. They are adorable. #10199208

Debbie Bray June 25, 2012

Hehehee - that is such a classic, Ann! Your title made me laugh! And the babies are soo attentive, but what she was really saying was - we don't eat these kind of leaves!! Those babies would only be a day old!! #10199909

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 25, 2012

This is just so cute, Ann! Those chicks are adorable! A very fine shot!! #10199982

Chris Ebben June 26, 2012

They sure are paying attention!! A beautiful clear family image. Good work again=^..^= #10200619

Liz blahh June 30, 2012

Wonderful capture! #10207517

Marijana Fajgl July 30, 2012

Fantastic capture, Ann! Big congratulations! #10250434

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2012

gorgeous finalist... congratulations!!! #10251274

Husain Akhtar July 30, 2012

Super finalist - congratulations! #10251433

Connie J. Bagot July 30, 2012

Congratulations on a superb finalist! #10251603

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 30, 2012

Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Ann! Best of luck in the next round! #10251798

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 30, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Ann. They are so cute. #10252155

John Connolly July 30, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist award Ann! Well done! #10252344

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 30, 2012

A mother's job is never done! :-) Wonderful composition, colors and details Ann and congrats on your "motherly" finalist!
Hope all is better in Christchurch! #10252467

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 30, 2012

TOO Cool! CONGRATS & good luck, Ann!
#10252925

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 30, 2012

Oh, and they're watching soooo intently! Truly, your animal captures are so much more than the mere setting up of the camera and the clicking of a shutter release - there's so much heart and soul and a kind of magical link between you and them....Once again, Huge Congrats! #10253141

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 30, 2012

Val sure said it Ann...
WOWOW... COngratULations again!
Smiling with You,
Chris #10253228

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 30, 2012

Endearing and Sweet are two words that often enter my eyes and heart when I view your work, Ann! Your photos so often show love and care and humor and your titles always fit so well.

Huge on this
VERY DARLING IMAGE and FINALIST! :)

-Laura :D

P.S. I see you got 4 Finalists this time around. I am not at all surprised! #10253475

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 31, 2012

Super clarity,capture and finalist!! Congratulations again,Ann!! #10253858

Mary K. Robison July 31, 2012

So glad this sweet shot made Finalist, Ann!
Hope it goes even higher! #10253910

Ellen Hodges July 31, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with your awesome finalists, Ann!! Adorable!! #10254042

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congrats Ann on your Excellent Finalist! #10254188

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 31, 2012

Simply too adorable and beautiful for words, Ann. Congratulations and I hope to see gold attached to it today. #10254469

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congrats on this adorable finalist, Ann! #10254788

Rona L. Schwarz July 31, 2012

Simply adorable - what an endearing family capture, Ann! I have to agree with Val and others that your animal captures always have something special - your love and respect always comes shining through. And what a fantastic month you've had!!! Congrats on a very fine finalist! #10255292

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 31, 2012

Wowee!

Awesome finalist Ann! Congratulations!

jo ann c. #10255460

Tiia Vissak July 31, 2012

Congratulations! #10255542

Renee Doyle August 01, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ann!!! #10257038

Sharon Sawyer August 19, 2012

Terrific family capture! Congratulations on your most deserving finalist, Ann!!! #10282365

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