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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

World Bird Wednesday

This Red-Winged Blackbird played with me for about an hour.
He did not know how much perseverance I have.
How much I wanted this shot.


I didn't crop it because I wanted you to see exactly what I saw.

This picture is more about what I felt,
as I held my Nikon again, 
and walked around this beautiful field.
That this bird stayed with me, fluttering around but never flying off.

Maybe you had to be there...but maybe you can feel it too!!

Please stop by and view all the amazing birds from around the world.



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41 comments:

  1. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    is it wednesday already? gorgeous bird. my hubby had never seen a red winged blackbird until we meet & we were in my home town & one fly by & he was so curious. great shot. (:

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  2. AndeeApril 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful picture Debbie and I'm so glad you are enjoying having your camera back. I love that you didn't crop the picture.

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  3. FABApril 17, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Perfect image of a species in its natural surroundings.

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  4. TexWisGirlApril 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    that is a gorgeous shot, debbie. really beautiful.

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  5. barbara l. haleApril 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    That is so beautiful! Well worth the wait.

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  6. KarenApril 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Oh, I love these birds! I am always on the lookout for one to "shoot".

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  7. Brian KingApril 17, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Good thing you waited. That's fantastic! Nice work!

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  8. CharadeApril 17, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love the taupe grasses providing a perfect backdrop for the bird. Do you think he was posing just for you? Looks like it to me.

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  9. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    They're beauties!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. CarlettaApril 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Looks like we're entering all the same memes today. :)
    I love this shot! It is very soothing to look at.
    Sometimes a 'natural' shot is more beautiful than a cropped one. I think that's the case here. You captured a lovely moment in the grasses.

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  11. Scrappy Pink CornerApril 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    That is a great shot. Love how he just pops out with his bold colors. Love the orange on his wing.
    TFS. ANA

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  12. theconstantwalkerApril 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    It's a lovely image of a bird I don't see over here.. thanks for showing it in it's habitat.

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  13. EG CameraGirlApril 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Ha! I bet he thinks he's well hidden. :)

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  14. JillApril 17, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Baby...I can feel it and I LOVE IT!

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  15. HansHBApril 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Awesome shot! I love it. Glad you didn't crop it!
    It is a perfect post for WBW!

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  16. EllieApril 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Wow Debbie, that is a cracking shot. It is a very peaceful, is that the right word, looking shot. Beautiful.

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  17. eileeninmdApril 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    It is a beautiful shot of the Redwing Blackbird. Looks like the kind of habitat they love. I am happy that you have your camera back. Have a great day!

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  18. BonnieApril 17, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful picture! That blackbird knew it was in the presence of a special woman. Bonnie

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  19. SaunApril 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Gorgeous so peaceful...

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  20. AdrienneApril 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    This has such a special feel to it ~ and then to hear you describe your time in the field makes it even better! First of all, it's hard to imaging how that wheat stem is holding the weight of the bird...it seems to me it should bend under its weight. And the striking color of the bird and his wing against the soft, pale blurring wheat is just perfect! ONE of my FAVES!!!

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  21. Muffy's MarksApril 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I am glad he was patient and posed for you!! Beautiful shot. Maybe he stayed still because he was tired of you stalking him. (grin)

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  22. mickApril 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Great photo. I'm glad you had the patience to wait until you could get the photo you wanted.

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  23. Ruth HiebertApril 17, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Cropping would have taken the feeling away from this picture.

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  24. DiannaApril 17, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a beautiful shot - well worth waiting for!

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  25. Stewart MApril 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    That’s a splendid shot - no need to crop.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  26. Gillian OlsonApril 17, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    They are lovely birds, and sometimes they do seem to toy with us. I had one that kept landing between me and the sun, like he was playing with me, I would reposition and...he would move too.

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  27. NatureStopApril 18, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Debbie,guess your patience paid off!!You did get a great shot and glad you didn't crop it...looks amazing with the background.Have a great Wednesday!

    Shantana

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  28. maggieApril 18, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    WOW... Debbie great shot!

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  29. fjällripanApril 18, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Wonderful photo of this black beauty in the lovely field!

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  30. NancyApril 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    They are difficult to capture -- you did beautifully, Debbie.

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  31. NancyHohoApril 18, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Simplicity & beauty

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  32. Julie G.April 18, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Fantastic capture! If you cropped the shot I think you would lose the effect. So pretty amid the tall grasses!

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  33. Auntie sezzzzzz...April 18, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Breathtaking...

    There are times to crop. And there are times, to not crop. When it is perfect, already.

    "Philosophy begins in wonder."
    ~Plato

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  34. PatApril 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    A lovely shot!

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  35. SpringmanApril 18, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I feel it Sister!

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  36. LeAnnApril 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Lovely, I really enjoyed this picture.
    This was another magazine worthy picture.

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  37. GigaApril 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Żeby zrobić ładne zdjęcia ptakom trzeba być na prawdę bardzo cierpliwym. Pozdrawiam.
    To make nice pictures of the birds have to be really very patient. Yours.

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  38. Farm GirlApril 18, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Very nice shot and I am so glad you shared what you saw. I love how the grass looks.

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  39. BlueShellApril 19, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    I would never find the bird...and this is an amazing capture! What an adventure!
    HUGS
    to you and Hubby!
    BShell

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  40. SusanApril 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Debbie. Amazing!

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  41. ZbyszekApril 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful picture!!!!!!!!!!

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