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These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world...St John:16: 33
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A Black-capped Chickadee
Sings in the tree
With jubilation.
Its joyful song
Brings good cheer;
Tho' winter is not gone
Nor is tribulation,
Spring will soon be here...
Poetry by me AJP
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It was a beautiful day today and this little guy let me take a picture of him outside, without fear....They are one of my favorite birds as they can be tamed by eating sunflower seeds in your hand. Today he was flitting from branch to branch showing off for all he was worth and then he let loose with his song for me and it was so sweet...I really love these little birds of nature which brings a bright spot to winter and they have such a happy disposition.
Although this picture looks like it may have been shot from a distance the chickadee was not far above my head. This is where a 300 mm lens would have come in handy.
Focal length 200 mm
Manual focus
F number F/16
Shutter 1/200 sec
IS0 180
18 responses
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Betty Maxey gave props (16 Feb 2010):
A very beautiful capture!!! Love it!!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (16 Feb 2010):
What a delightful capture! Interesting that they will eat from your hand; I bet it takes a great deal of patience on your part though.
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Andrea Petersen added a link (16 Feb 2010):
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Andrea Petersen added a link (16 Feb 2010):
Another link where the Chickadee is on my husband's hand. (www.jpgmag.com)
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Bill Van Gelder gave props (16 Feb 2010):
Very nice capture! I love their cheerful simple song in winter.
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Richard Knight (Deleted) gave props (16 Feb 2010):
I have not seen one of these in eons! Fantastic!
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John Smith (Deleted) gave props (16 Feb 2010):
A very nice shot....
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (16 Feb 2010):
Sweet!
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david ong gave props (16 Feb 2010):
they are so cute! great shot!
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Donald Garrett gave props (16 Feb 2010):
You are becoming quite the expert at these bird shots! I'm both impressed and envious.
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (16 Feb 2010):
I love these tiny brave little birds! This is such a wonderful shot Andrea!!!
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (16 Feb 2010):
It is still a fantastic shot as the background is really beautiful here too!
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Ann Reece gave props (17 Feb 2010):
Excellent capture of this fast moving and very cute little bird!!! We have them in our yard also and when they see me they quickly hide in the bushes - lol : )
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (19 Feb 2010):
Love how you captured this little fellow, great composition and tones!
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Sarah Terokowskie gave props (21 Feb 2010):
Awww great shot.
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Judy Wanamaker (Deleted) gave props (21 Feb 2010):
A really fabulous capture, Andrea. This is one of many of your bird shots worthy of publication.
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Zachary Andrew gave props (27 Feb 2010):
Amazing
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Leanne Silva gave props (12 Mar 2010):
Beautiful bird and background!
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