Poised in the Shade

Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride. ~Sutta Nipata, from "365 Buddha: Daily Meditations," edited by Jeff Schmidt

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous. Shot.

[Thom Mitchell]

Great shot capturing the long neck in an interesting shape or "configuration"!

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible picture.

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous capture, great timing

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Super clear capture, haven't they got a strange neck. FAV for the detailed picture.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture.

[Paula McLaughlin]

Wow--great bird close-up! The details are lovely and so is the composition.

[Stephanie Swift]

Fabulous focus, light and dof, fav for sure.

[Yeshanghai]

Great capture

[Leana Niemand]

A most wonderful capture, great focus.

[Nick]

Love the dappling on its feathers.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Fabulous capture FAV

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Very nice- it would be a good edition to a vet's office. Thanks for adding it to the Hang It All theme!