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What did you say?

© Hayden Cannon

What did you say?

Uploaded: November 01, 2016 | Entered: November 01, 2016 08:49:36

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I was imitating these Red-Winged Fairy-Wrens (Malurus elegans) calls when this male came in really close and after I got this shot I was pondering what I was possibly saying in my imitation attempts. It was a great moment I was lucky to share with them. All comments welcome :)

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 01, 2016

Great find and presentation Hayden! #1672509

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures November 01, 2016

Gorgeous color and capture Hayden!!! #11533516

Hayden Cannon November 01, 2016

Thank you Jo Ann & John for your kind words, I really appreciate them thanks 😊 #11533527

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 04, 2016

Oh, you are so lucky, Hayden!! You must have said the right thing for him to come so close!! Beautiful capture!! #11534288

Hayden Cannon November 05, 2016

Thank you so much for your kind words Teresa. Yes I must have got something right in what I said :) I am very lucky indeed to share this moment #11534564

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 05, 2016

These little guys are so cute!! I remember seeing Nadia Paul's shots of these as well. Have always enjoyed these sweet little birds! This is a fantastic close-up!! Wish we had them here! #11534633

Hayden Cannon November 05, 2016

Thank you Terry, they are cute! :) Yes I am blessed to have been able to get the opportunity to capture this great moment with him. Now I can share it with all of you :) Glad you like the photo I hope my images will do in their absence from there :) #11534693

Ann Coates level-classic November 05, 2016

Fantastic shot here. I love the slightly tilted head and I believe it is making eye contact with you. Beautiful bird, beautiful photo. #11534736

Teresa L. Brooks November 05, 2016

Great capture Hayden #11534896

Hayden Cannon November 05, 2016

@ Ann - Thank you so much for your kind words and comment I really appreciate them. Yeah he was looking right at me at the time when I was still whistling to him, it was a great moment :)
@ Teresa - Thank you again so much for your time and comments on my work, I am glad you like my photos Thanks again! #11534940

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