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Kitchen thief!

© Debbie Bray

Kitchen thief!

Uploaded: April 29, 2014 | Entered: April 29, 2014 22:36:43

Description

This little Yellow Honeyeater flew into my open kitchen window, and helped himself to our custard apples that we had picked. We are finding it very hard to rescue any of the fruit off our trees, as the birds are getting to them way too fast! Apparently, not even a kitchen bench is safe from the birds! (But we love them all, just the same)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: SLT-A99V

Comments

Mary K. Robison April 30, 2014

Bold but beautiful fellow, Debbie! Sorry about the theft of your fruit. Glad you could set aside your annoyance long enough to capture this lovely profile "portrait". #1571626

Colette M. Metcalf April 30, 2014

Lovely capture, Debbie!!! #11034635

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 30, 2014

Beautiful bird. Love the color and dof. Great story too. #11034640

Gord MacEachern April 30, 2014

But Oh what beautiful photography, love the color and detail here Debbie, he sure is one bold little fellow! #11034644

Ann Coates level-classic April 30, 2014

If you get beautiful photos like this I guess it's worth it. #11034645

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 30, 2014

WOW Deb...fabulous shot. I love the bokeh on this and your details on the bird is fabulous. #11034712

Randy K. Baldwin April 30, 2014

Aggressive little guy! Nice Debbie! #11034719

Ellen Hodges April 30, 2014

Absolutely fabulous capture with exquisite light, Deb!! Wow in every way, including the story!!! #11034724

Joy Rector April 30, 2014

love this shot #11034763

Jill Odice level-classic April 30, 2014

Wow, this is really amazing! #11034837

Kathy Shogren April 30, 2014

Lovely bokeh. Wonderful capture of this little thief Debbie. #11034853

Anita Hogue April 30, 2014

Just totally gorgeous, Debbie! A favorite for me. #11034964

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 30, 2014

He sure gave you a nice photo op, Debbie! A beautiful capture! #11034981

John Connolly April 30, 2014

You are lucky to live in a climate where you can grow custard apples Debbie! They sure are great take away food for the birds! #11035065

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 30, 2014

I am sure he posed for this wonderful image as payment for the apples, Debbie! Beautiful detail, color and comp! #11035088

Marilyn Cornwell April 30, 2014

This image and story are a total delight!

Would you be from Australia? I haven't seen custard apples since we visited!

In Niagara, we have the many techniques for birds and the grapes that are held for the cold weather to make ice wine. It involves nets and machines that make gun noises. #11035112

Debbie Bray April 30, 2014

Yes, Marilyn, I do live in Australia! :) The farms here use the nets and machines to keep away the birds, but these trees are just in our back yard, so, the guns wouldn't do, and the fruit only lasts a few days, so probably wouldn't be worth the trouble. :) #11035284

Stephen Zacker April 30, 2014

Terrific capture and setting #11035298

Carol L. Fowler April 30, 2014

Beautiful bird! Love the color #11035471

Wm Nosal April 30, 2014

Beautiful, Debbie! #11035611

Barbara Socor May 01, 2014

Such a very lovely capture of this beautiful little thief! Very nicely done... #11035989

Leslie McLain level-classic May 01, 2014

Fantastic capture, Debby. #11036096

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 01, 2014

I certainly wouldn't mind a visit from such a little beauty, WTG!!! <>< #11036144

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 01, 2014

That's a great story, Debbie! A terrific image, with excellent detail and composition. #11036396

Phyllis A. Houghton May 06, 2014

Your photography is incredible. Very unique and warm eye candy! A favorite #11040478

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