Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by robinssong:
Nice lines and pose of the eagles. Usually they seem so serious but this photo has some humor. They do, however, look proud and well cared for. Nicely done!

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
Two for one.. Beautiful!!

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
Very nice image indeed.. I nver know difference either and sometimes the kid is hanging around believe they stay with the parent for quite a while..

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
They sure do stand out.. As many birds as i've taken shots of this one eludes me every time.. One fine day tho:)
Well seen and taken..

Bark
by MaryO

Comment by Ammie:
Although not unique, a beautiful picture.

Mourning Dove
by MaryO

Comment by SaraR:
Oh, this is beautiful - so tender.

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by SaraR:
This is somewhat like the British Greater Spotted Woodpecker, which is quite a shy bird, and not all that common. I have only potted one a few times, and have never got a photo, let alone a good one like this. Interestingly, the same bird is quite widespread in Germany where my brother lives, and much less shy of people.

This is a really good photo - good detail and texture on the plumage, excellent clarity, an interesting pose (clearly he has attended the Woodpecker Modelling School), and enough of the environment to provide the context, which can add much value to wildlife photographs.

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by patio127:
WOW- I know the difference- the Hairy is downright HUGE- this is beautiful Mary---I'm jealous !

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by Jedusi:
They may have a 'below average' number of wings between them- but they seem to have the correct amount of Beaks and Talons :- )

"Love the wing span here, Mary. It looks like he is a vampire saying "Come in, my lovely, come right in." "

Rofl - you're absolutely right . .

Message edited by author 2009-01-28 13:07:06.

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by patio127:
Excellent , Mary ! These guys are hard to capture :)