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Day 14 - Fly Little Birdy, Fly
Day 14 - Fly Little Birdy, Fly
Ken


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Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: Gibson Woods, Hammond IN
Date: Aug 14, 2008
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Emotive, Nature
Date Uploaded: Nov 15, 2008

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 At eating my lunch I went for a quick walk in the woods to get something for this side challenge. I came upon what I thought was a dead bird, so I figured I'd get a few shots. I noticed that it was moving a bit and realized it was stuck in those seed things. I've gotten on me and they are very sticky.

I pulled off a strand of them and the bird still wasn't able to move. I decided to take the pictures before I tried again to release it. After shooting quickly, I pulled more off and it fluttered to the ground, but didn't move once it landed. I picked off what I could from the feathers but it just laid there, panting. I'm not sure if it was scared or exhausted from trying to fly. I hope it was just tired and happily flew off later.

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 11/18/2008 03:31:14 PM
Aww poor little birdy! I'm glad you came to his rescue, hopefully he was ok. Those picky/sticky things are a pain I couldn't imagine not being able to pluck them off yourself!
Definitely an awesome shot you got of him though, look at the detail on those feet!
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 11/17/2008 12:50:31 PM
I clicked on the thumbnail and the first thing I thought was, I LOVE THIS! Then I read your comments and felt bad! The colours and the detail are absolutely gorgeous. Aside from that I hope the bird was ok!
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 11/17/2008 10:27:30 AM
For a second, from the thumbnail, I thought maybe you had captured one of those birds in a giant spider's web. :/

I, too, hope it was okay.

This is a really good shot. I like the background.
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 11/17/2008 12:57:29 AM
I was curious about what was going on. Thanks for explaining. I hope that the bird was not in shock when you freed it from the sticker bush.
You did exactly what I would have done, except that maybe I would have placed him in the crotch of a branch on a nearby tree if one was available.
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 11/16/2008 07:32:43 PM
Great shot, colors, dof. I hope he made it!
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 11/16/2008 03:22:31 PM
this is GREAT!!

I love the position you captured him in, although he must have been terrified. Great details and composition, I'm sure you were moving quickly! nicely done Ken
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 11/16/2008 11:55:43 AM
Hope she still has a good flight (and happy that my cats where not in the neighborhood). Beautiful photo with those nice background colors.
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