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Balancing


If this bird can survive in San Francisco with only one leg, what are we all doing with our two legs?
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13 comments:

  1. sriraamJanuary 12, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    cool shot... How did you manage to take the shot without disturbing it? It is looking directly at you.... And did you take any side shots of the bird ?

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    You gave me my smile before I go to bed...leaves me something to think about! What a beauty...love all those colors in this feathered friend.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    I find myself having a staring contest with the bird.
    I love the shot, great colors, nice and sharp and well composed.

    -Z

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  4. Niamh BJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    He's got a 'tude!

    Nice

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Such survivors those pigeons, you caught such fabulous color in the neck. Bird eyes remind me how they are related to reptiles...

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  6. Memories Of MineJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    Nice shot and also like the post below about after noon light.

    In answer to your question, some people (or birds I guess) make the most of what they have and while others just complain.

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  7. SherrieJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Hi!
    Awesome picture!! The question you posed is really something to think about. Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  8. UnknownJanuary 14, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    What a great photo Jessica! It makes me wonder how he lost his leg?

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  9. EstherJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    This bird actually looks like it really has one leg, but I have seen birds resting by standing on one foot. It took a little time to see that they really did have two.
    You captured that beautiful shimmer of color on the bird's neck....

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  10. UnknownJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Sriraam, this is the beauty of a telephoto lens . . . I wasn't all that close to the bird, so I didn't disturb it! I'm working on getting proficient with the longer focal lengths, and there are definite upsides when it comes to shooting animals.

    And Esther, I also initially thought the leg was just up in his feathers somewhere, but I looked pretty closely and I don't think so.

    Everyone else, thanks for the lovely comments!

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  11. Pennyz Image InnJanuary 16, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    You definitely gave us something to think about here. I cannot get over his expression. It's almost like he is asking you that! Great Job.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Jessica! Just goes to prove that nature is more in balance with their universe than we humans may be. He appears to be sitting, posing for you. Nice shot and colors.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    P.S. Not only is he missing one leg, he is also missing part of the other foot.

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