Blue Bird by darylo

Blue Bird

I sat outside for awhile in the freezing temps hoping for another "bird moment" today when I saw lots of little sparrows in the yard out back. All the birds left, and then after about 5 minutes, a flock of blue birds arrived! But not for long--my phone rang.

Then a huge hawk arrived, and my photos are all rubbish there, but he was breathtaking.

Blue birds are one of my favs. That gorgeous orangey breast and blue back are stunning.

Good news: after two tie elections, I am now officially voted in to the local school governance council for our charter system. That was quite the ride. :)
Amazing focus and DOF!
December 13th, 2013  
So pretty. Very well shot!!!
December 13th, 2013  
Wonderful shot Daryl, I spent far longer than I should have today fruitlessly trying to get a decent bird shot. All over the place except the bit of garden I had camera set up near. Congratulations on your election result.
December 13th, 2013  
Gorgeous and crisp capture. So beautiful. FAV.
December 13th, 2013  
I love bluebirds to the point that my kids make fun of me for how excited I get when I see them! Nice capture. He’s a beauty! Congrats on your new position!
December 13th, 2013  
Superb light and wonderful focus. A beautiful shot of this little blue bird Fav
December 13th, 2013  
fav Daryl
December 13th, 2013  
Gorgeous capture
December 13th, 2013  
Vee
Congrats! I know that's a lot of work....my kids went to charter schools here in Los Angeles. Beautiful Shot!
December 13th, 2013  
Wonderful patient birding skills resulting in the gorgeous bluebird portrait!
December 13th, 2013  
So beautiful! Your bird shots are wonderful - you must have the patience of a saint to be able to catch them!
December 13th, 2013  
He's gorgeous! I've yet to see one in person, so this shot will have to do. Faved
December 13th, 2013  
Such wonderful capture. Love your comp, dof and colors!
December 13th, 2013  
Caz
I saw this on the trending page, I absolutely love bluebirds too ! I've been meaning to follow you for a while and then I saw your selfie pic.....oh my, you had me giggling ..lol. Fav & follow
December 13th, 2013  
Beautiful shot and lovely capture!
December 14th, 2013  
gorgeous capture
December 14th, 2013  
Beautiful shot. I too love Bluebirds.
December 14th, 2013  
Wonderful capture and lovely bokeh to set it off! Congrats on your election! :)
December 14th, 2013  
Beautiful light, focus, and dof.
December 14th, 2013  
Congrats on the big win! The western bluebird is the Idaho state bird, and I've never gotten a photo anywhere near as good as this one. The catchlight in the eye really helps.
December 14th, 2013  
Congrats on the win!! It means your life will be even busier I suspect! This shot is amazing -- the lighting is perfection. Fav!
December 14th, 2013  
really great shot. what a find! hopefully the new position won't compromise your photography :)
December 14th, 2013  
wow, that blue is stunning - love the shot, Daryl. Well done for capturing it.
December 14th, 2013  
PS - congrats and enjoy being part of the school governance council .
December 14th, 2013  
Fabulous shot, love the way he matches the background.Fav!
December 14th, 2013  
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Many thanks for being so kind to visit and comment when I'm not able to really comment this week (but next week, I'll be free of grading and will be on holiday--which also means more time with family than machine). The end of the first year approaches and I'm ever mindful of the generosity of friends commenting and helping me all year. I'll be checking in on your photos--you'll see a random fav with no comment at times, and I'll do my best to keep up. So thanks so much for dropping by. Much appreciated. xoxoxox
December 14th, 2013  
Fabulous and a fav. We don't get these beautiful little birds in the UK, more is the pity. Congratulations on your election result. Do we call you Ma'am or your Ladyship now?
December 14th, 2013  
Stunning capture! Congrats on your election.
December 14th, 2013  
Was worth the wait. Just beautiful. FAV
December 14th, 2013  
i love how the background colors match with the bird's! amazing lighting and dof! fav!
December 14th, 2013  
Jo
OMG this should be in a magazine, the light is incredible, an amazing capture. A total fav.
December 14th, 2013  
Kev
Sweet capture! Fav.
December 14th, 2013  
Looks like Mike took Taffy for get pushed and I saw that you were focusing on your last month as should I be so lets make it easy:) How about a picture that resembles the holidays taken from a unique pov
December 15th, 2013  
What a patience you had to have to get this great bird shot!! Its beautiful and so is the bird! and congrats on makin the council!!
December 15th, 2013  
@colie Thanks Colie, I'll get on it. :)
December 15th, 2013  
Lovely depth of field and a great capture.
December 16th, 2013  
Stunning Shot A Fav :))
December 16th, 2013  
Fabulous- Fav
December 16th, 2013  
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