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Sharing Lunch

© Shirley D. Freeman

Sharing Lunch

Uploaded: June 02, 2018 | Entered: June 02, 2018 16:20:32

Description

This pair of Bluebirds have really been catching insects in the yard to feed their babies (I am guessing). It looked like for a moment that the female was about to share her catch with her mate instead of the babies. Shot with Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 300 mm 2.8 L lens on tripod with gimbal head, through a window. Settings were f6.7, 1/750, ISO 160.

Comments

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 02, 2018

A fantastic shot and story, Shirley! #1709394

Shirley D. Freeman June 02, 2018

Thank you, Terry. <>< #11705263

Rudi Reiner level-classic June 03, 2018

Excellent action shot, love the comp and sharp details! #11705397

Shirley D. Freeman June 03, 2018

Thank you, Rudi. <>< #11705407

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 03, 2018

Excellent wildlife and storytelling capture Shirley with great timing and poses from the wonderful Bluebirds!! #11705503

Shirley D. Freeman June 03, 2018

Thank you, John. I am not sure if it will compete in the competition though, because the animals were listed as "pets" this time. I still enjoyed taking it, and the wonderful comments from everyone. <>< #11705505

Gord MacEachern June 03, 2018

This is so outstanding Shirley, very nicely done!! #11705512

Shirley D. Freeman June 03, 2018

Thank you, Gord. <>< #11705522

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 04, 2018

Perfect timing on this great capture!! <>< #11705726

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 04, 2018

Great details and clarity, Shirley. Fantastic light. #11705749

Shirley D. Freeman June 04, 2018

Thank you, Nancy and Bojan. <>< #11705754

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 05, 2018

Magnificent action capture, Shirley. #11705993

Shirley D. Freeman June 05, 2018

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11705995

Chuck Green level-classic June 07, 2018

Hey, Dad's gotta eat, too! Exquisite image, Shirley! <>< #11706452

Shirley D. Freeman June 07, 2018

Thank you, Chuck. I was thinking "Dad" could go catch his own grasshopper! Actually, he does, but she catches way more than him. She is a real worker, that Mom is. They have both been a joy to watch, and they seem to both be good parents. <>< #11706476

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 17, 2018

Amazing clarity, detail, timing & light, Shirley! You have clean windows! #11708598

Shirley D. Freeman June 17, 2018

Thank you, Paddy. Actually, you would be amazed, the windows are so close to the lens that you don't have to have them sparkling clean! My bluebirds have raised their family and have left. I miss them so much. Hopefully they will be back soon for a second batch of the season. <>< #11708614

SHIRLEY MARGUERITE W. BENNETT level-addict June 23, 2018

I dearly love Bluebirds and just recently had my first family come to live in their rent free home. This is a wonderful photo..."What a catch!" #11709844

Shirley D. Freeman June 23, 2018

Thank you, Shirley. I love them as well, and this too was my first family. They are just now coming back (one on the rent free home as I type), to start their second family of the season. I cleaned it out after they left, just as directed, to keep decease and pest at bay. It has been a pleasure watching and taking photos of them. Thanks again for viewing, commenting and favoring this shot. I will check your gallery out as well. <>< #11709858

Leslie McLain level-classic July 03, 2018

Beautiful capture, Shirley. #11712588

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 04, 2018

What a beautiful capture Shirley! Wonderful to get the pair together. Great series of bluebirds!
#11712669

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 04, 2018

What a beautiful capture Shirley! Wonderful to get the pair together. Great series of bluebirds!
#11712670

Shirley D. Freeman July 04, 2018

Thank you, Leslie and Claudia. <>< #11712687

Gerda Grice level-classic October 21, 2018

Wonderful capture of these two, Shirley! #11731851

Shirley D. Freeman October 21, 2018

Thank you, Gerda. I am missing my bluebirds! Hopefully they will come back to nest in the spring. <>< #11731852

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