Male Indigo bunting
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Photo Info
| Uploaded | January 18, 2013 |
| Taken | May 16, 2008 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D40X |
| Exposure | 1/80 sec at f/5.3000001907349 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 165 mm |
| ISO | 100 |
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...the robe all of blue...Exodus 28: 31
The Indigo bunting, a migratory bird who arrives usually in late spring or early summer did not make its appearance last year. .We don't see an abundance of them but hopefully at least the male and its mate will show up again this spring. The males are a very vibrant Indigo blue and the females are not as colorful with brown and white undertones. This little guy had just arrived that spring day in May of 2008 when I shot this picture and he was resting on the olive tree branch with a wistful look on its face...perhaps waiting for a squirrel to get off the feeder.
Thank you so much Heather (Jan Elle) for nominating this photo..Very much appreciated!
30 responses
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Donald Garrett gave props (18 Jan 2013):
A handsome little fellow indeed! A perfect choice for the azure theme! I don't think we get those in this part of the country.
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John Linton gave props (19 Jan 2013):
BLEUErrific AZUREntry into JPG's Theme Park!
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Thad Zajdowicz gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Superb!!
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Robert Versteegen (Deleted) said (19 Jan 2013):
excellent
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Susan Littlefield gave props (19 Jan 2013):
We get buntings, but not these beauties! Excellent capture----he looks curious as to why you're taking his picture!!
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Fred Moskey gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Excellent find for the theme, looks like he is fluffed out from the cold.
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Geoff Plant gave props (19 Jan 2013):
GREAT CAPTURE GREAT COLUORFUL PICTURE GREAT ENTRY TO THE THEME
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Andrea Petersen said (19 Jan 2013):
Thank you for your comments and faves...I am getting anxious for spring when the colorful
migratory birds arrive such as the indigo Buntings, and Northern Orioles. I would love to
capture a bunting and an oriole together...with their blues and oranges. -
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (19 Jan 2013):
I love the blue against the beautiful green of the background!
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Ma. Dolores Guillén Solís gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Very beautiful bird! Great capture, Andrea... and certainly a perfect entry...
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JanElle gave props (19 Jan 2013):
One of the loveliest of birds, I love his pose as he waits patiently for his turn. A beautiful capture and perfect entry!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (19 Jan 2013):
So cute. The tilt of his head makes it look like he is asking you a question!
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James Wiley gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Oh, lovely!
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (19 Jan 2013):
love the tilted head--delicious colour
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Yes!
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Ann Reece gave props (19 Jan 2013):
Beautiful Indigo Bunting. Love the tilt of the head and the puffed out feathers that keep him warm!
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (20 Jan 2013):
Beautiful Bunting in Blue. So wonderfully captured, a beauty.
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Chuck Homler gave props (20 Jan 2013):
I always loved these birds. Great capture, its like he wanted you to take his picture.
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Joy B gave props (20 Jan 2013):
Perfect for the theme.
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Richard Hawkins gave props (20 Jan 2013):
wonderful photography and entry
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Bruce Wendler gave props (20 Jan 2013):
Great entry
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je suis moi gave props (20 Jan 2013):
Am I early?
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Charles Rushton said (21 Jan 2013):
You have a remarkably diverse population of birds in your area. . . or maybe you are just really good at finding them.
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Donna Mullins gave props (23 Jan 2013):
a pretty boy!
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Zapata Juan P gave props (23 Jan 2013):
So beautiful. Voted of the week ;)
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Andrea Silies gave props (23 Jan 2013):
pretty bird - nice catch
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Massimo Bardelli gave props (24 Jan 2013):
Beautiful shot! Great entry.
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Deborah Downes gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Love how he pops against that lovely green background and how you framed him with the branches. Sure gets my vote.
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Katherine Nak gave props (27 Jan 2013):
Wonderful entry, beautiful bird!
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Michaela K. gave props (28 Jan 2013):
what a wonderful blue bird
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