Magpie by laurentye

Magpie

Oh gosh it feels really strange to upload a picture after taking an almost month long 365 break. Actually, I pretty much completely ignored my camera this whole time, but was starting to really miss it and miss posting here and seeing everyone's pictures.

I don't plan on posting everyday, but maybe once a week. Maybe more, maybe less. We'll see. My problem for this past month was that I told myself I was only going to post pictures I really liked. Automatically that made me feel like I needed to take a really good picture, so instead I took no pictures :) makes sense, right?

So today I went outside with the single goal of taking a picture of a bird. I didn't get any bird shots at all last year and so I was determined that I NEEDED one. I wandered around the woods hoping to find some sore of stunning, exotic looking bird. Instead, all I saw was this magpie. But in defence of the somewhat unimpressive looking magpie, Wikipedia says that magpies are one of the most intelligent of all animals...

Looking forward to catching up with everyone again!
Welcome back Lauren. I always want to get a nice bird shot but I never see any really nice ones around. I like how this magpie is perched at the very top of the tree.
January 28th, 2012  
Welcome back! :-] nice bird shot! :-]
January 28th, 2012  
@bkbinthecity thanks a bunch :) I'll be making my way over to your page shortly to get caught up on some of your pics!
January 28th, 2012  
He sure knows how to balance on the very top of that branch! Great capture. :)
January 28th, 2012  
Keep up the great pics - I went on hiatus too! And now I have no idea why! (:
January 28th, 2012  
Welcome back. I've missed seeing your shots in my feed.
January 28th, 2012  
Great to see you back! And what a great picture to come back with! :) It looks like his balance is spot on since the tree isn't bending at all. Very nice shot!
January 28th, 2012  
LAAAUUREEEEEN !!! YOUR BACK :):):) !!! lol !!
and welcome back!!!!
i say you did good with your bird shot bc at least you came across a bird that didnt fly away on ya and you were able to catch him on camera :) That is always good! LOL.
Also, i did not know they are one of the most intelligent of all animals! weird!
January 28th, 2012  
Welcome back, we missed you; Good composition and positioning
January 28th, 2012  
Great to see you back - lovely shot too
January 28th, 2012  
Welcome back Lauren great shot
January 28th, 2012  
Hey, Lauren. Nice to see you again - you've been missed :)
January 28th, 2012  
You have been missed that's for sure. I like the bird pic and also the out of focus tree to the right too. It's a very pleasing composition against that clear blue sky. That magpie looks deep in thought doesn't it. Maybe it's thinking 'How do I perch on those blurry branches?' or other such bird thoughts that only happen in photographs.
January 28th, 2012  
Nice to see you, gal!!! Great capture and nice shot of this bird! Would be nice to see you whenever you could post! Wishing you and baby bump health and happiness! =)
January 28th, 2012  
I missed you! I've never seen a Magpie, so that makes this an incredible shot!
January 28th, 2012  
Welcome back!! The 2nd year is definitely a more fun pace than the 1st:)
January 28th, 2012  
Hello again, Lauren. Cool picture. Like the stick-like nature of the trees.
January 28th, 2012  
This is an amazing capture and yay! You're back! :D
January 28th, 2012  
Hey, hey! Lookie here! He looks lovely up on his perch. Nice shot and great to see you still around!
January 29th, 2012  
This is beautiful Lauren! Great to see you here, hope you are feeling well!! :)
January 30th, 2012  
Laurrrreeeeennnn!!! Magpies are evil! Glad you're back.
January 30th, 2012  
Nice to see you back! Cute capture of the magpie doing a balancing act!
February 2nd, 2012  
Hey your back :) nice to see you here & glad you got your bird shot :)
February 5th, 2012  
Welcome back! I too have missed you.
February 6th, 2012  
It's a beautiful bird shot! Welcome back! Year 2 is way more relaxed :-)
February 6th, 2012  
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