I liked the finch on a flamingo because of the light and background. The flamingos were a birthday present a few years ago from friends. At first I didn’t know what I’d do with them, but they’ve become a highlight of my photos and backyard.
Here’s Red underneath a bench in our backyard.
Mourning Dove loves to rest on top of the same bench. One day he/she was there for hours.
This is a bouquet of glass flowers on our outdoor fireplace. The prior owners of our house left them with us. I like the morning light on the edge of the fireplace and glass flowers. A hummingbird visits the flowers every morning to try and get some nectar.
Red stuffing himself while standing under the flamingo. Those two poles behind him are the flaming’s legs.
Mrs. found a perfect perch on a flaming’s head. She often stops there while grabbing a bite of seeds.
Our skies normally are bright blue. I’ve enjoyed a few cloudy days.
Seriously, Red asks. You’re still taking pictures of me?
Which photos do you like of the ones I posted this week?
I like Red tilting his head. Very cute. And the clouds really speak to me…the dark and light was captured really well
Thanks! I had finished this post and then got that photo of Red. I had to include it. I had lots of cloud photos, but without the trees, they lost context.
That was just a great cloud photo…very layered
Thanks! 😊
I agree with LA. The photo of Red tilting his head is adorable. Great shots, all around!
Thanks! I love that Red photo too. I’m excited that now I’m back home Red and Mrs. are spending more time here. At first, they were missing.
Red of course is always lovely, but I really enjoyed the calm, resting dove with that shadow play
I’m so glad you enjoyed the dove. I had seen it there for several days before it dawned on me that it would be a photo worth taking!
Red has this cute and inquisitive tilt of head.
I thought that was such a good pose! He often stares right at me when I have my camera out.
He really has become your friend ♥️
He is! 💕
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Oh no, Red is saying, “Do you like this side better?” Incredible photos, Elizabeth. The morning dove doesn’t even look real. And the glass flowers are really beautiful!
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed my photos. It’s nice to be back home with my camera. I find taking pictures very relaxing.
Your photography skills are amazing Elizabeth. Your pics are always so clear. One little move and I gotta imagine red or the morning dove or any of the birds will fly away. Wow. Really cool. And yes, Red definitely looks full of himself. Ha, ha.
Thank you. I work so hard to get clear photos. The ones of my new classmates make mine look blurry! I don’t use a tripod, which I should. But I can’t figure out how to get the birds to fly into the space I’m focusing on!
My favorite is the last shot of Red. Love the curious head tilt.
I was so excited to get that shot. I didn’t know I had it until I went through photos on Adobe Bridge, which I use for organization.
I’m smiling…and the last pic of Red gave me a giggle – thanks to your caption! I think I love the dove…LOL…the most. She looks like a gorgeous stone statue. So serene! Awesome pics, Elizabeth. Wow…just wow! 💝
I’m so happy reading your comment. Thank you! 💕
Yay! Mission accomplished! Xo! 🥰
I love the looks your cardinal gives! Adorable!
Thanks! I love his looks, too.
Lots of great backlighting Elizabeth. The cardinals red sure stands out
Thank you! My cardinal Red is eye catching compared to all the gray birds in our yard.
“Mrs. found a perfect perch on a flamingo’s head.” This is my favorite photo. It may not be artsy farsty but it is humorous.
I think it’s fun and I love catching different birds on the flamingos.
I like the one of the cardinal underneath the bench and the clouds. You have a wonderful camera!
and a good eye!
I love them all! BUT…I most love the last one of Red turning his little head. 💜
Thanks so much! That’s my favorite too.
I like Red under the bench and the dove resting on it.
Thanks. I was excited to see the photos once I got them off my camera and onto the laptop.
I like Red underneath the bench and the clouds. But they’re all beautiful.
Thanks! I’ve gotten more great photos of Red and Mrs. this weekend. I’m getting more in focus photos.
I forgot to add this…
Red was looking right at you, probably thinking, “Not another photo!” 🙂
I’m sit inside at a little table to take his photo. He perches on something, tilts his head back and forth while staring at me through the window!
These are great photos—love the flamingo and the glass flowers. Really, you’re taunting the hummers with those. HA!
I’ve been having a few Cardinal Couples in our yard and they always remind me of you, Red and the Mrs.
Thank you for the kind words. Don’t you love having cardinal couples in your yard? They are so beautiful.
I adore them!
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