Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Bathing Beauties!!

I know, I know....what a cliche' title.
You must be thinking, couldn't she do better then that!!
Well, I tried but my brain started to hurt.

These two Mourning Doves were adorable, taking a bath together.

Shading each other...

big splash,

little splash,

fluffing out,

rear view,

eyes closed,

drying out,

getting ready for lift off...

a quick glance back before flying off!!

These pictures are not cropped,
they were taken through the glass window in my kitchen.

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35 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

they really are cute. :)

Dina J said...

Great shots! It's fun to watch doves bath.

Adrienne said...

Big Splash...AWESOME shot!!!! I love the blue shading on the top of their heads...so, so pretty!

Farm Girl said...

They are just great. You caught great shots.

Clytie said...

They are gorgeous!

Now I have to tell you my mourning dove story ... I was probably 14, camping with my parents in Idaho. The mourning doves were calling across the lake in the morning ... my parents had been having a tiff. Dad heard the mourning doves, and tried to change the subject by asking mom "I wonder why they're mourning". Mom, in a tight voice snarled back "Probably because they mate for LIFE"!

It's been a long time since then, and mom and Dad don't remember. But I do, and always will - with a smile!!! :=}

Bonnie said...

They were just enjoying a little summer fun at the water park. So sweet!

Roxanne Reinhart said...

Great shots. I love big splash. I love catching water droplets ian the air.

Susan said...

A perfect title Debbie!
Gorgeous shots of the sweetest birds - I love them... their gentleness and beauty.
The camera in your hands is a joy :D)

Karen said...

Dove water world!

Susan said...

So cool!

mick said...

"Bathing Beauties" may be a cliche but it fits those two perfectly. Great photos.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Oh,I so love this series. Birds are so fun to watch in the bath.

Carletta said...

A wonderful photo essay of bathtime! The fluffing out one is my favorite.

Muffy's Marks said...

Splish, splash, taking a bath. They are so cute. Great photos!!

Lin said...

Those are GREAT photos! I love to watch the birds taking a bath. They just "get into it" so!

Blessed Serendipity said...

Wonderful photos. I love the splash of the water you captured while the doves were bathing. Doves are so pretty and gentle birds. I love the sound they make.

xo,
Danielle

Chatty Crone said...

I had a morning dove this am - but my pictures was not as spectacular as this. And the blue eyes. sandie

Brian King said...

Wonderful photos, Debbie! Doves can be very fluffy! I usually don't think enough to make my brain hurt.

Scrappy Pink Corner said...

super cute.

NatureStop said...

They are so cute and you captured them all so beautifully!Have a great day!

Shantana

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Wonderful photo !!!
But beautifyl view !!!

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, cute shots of the bathing beauties. I always enjoy seeing the splishing and splashing. Have a great day!

ZielonaMila said...

Fantastic photographs, fine views. I am greeting

Linda said...

Great view through your back window!

Nancy said...

They are so pretty -- fun to see them getting their bath on! :)

Petro said...

Debbie, you're so funny :)
And the doves are adorable indeed.

Hugs

Andee said...

Wow those are amazing pictures!

Changes in the wind said...

These were great and love the little quotes with them.

Hilke Breder said...

Wonderful sequence! On a hot day I would love to jump into the water with them!

Christine said...

Debbie thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment! I decided to check out your blog too. I'm also your newest follower! Hope you drop by and visit me again soon! Hugs!

Unknown said...

Mourning Doves are one of the greatest visitors we have, summer and winter. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

theconstantwalker said...

Beautiful little birds to see...your images are fantastic.

Pat said...

Great captures! It's so much fun to watch them splashing.

S. Etole said...

They make me smile ... what companionship.

Mary Howell Cromer said...

All brilliant and fun!!!