About mid-March is when we start looking for the returning Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) and what a welcome sight they are; for me, they mean it’s finally spring. This year they were right on target with the first ones seen just after St. Patrick’s Day. Canon 40D, Canon 100-400 IS lens, f 5.6, 1/500, focal length 400mm, RAW. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA. Views 514 through 2 January 2011; thanks for stopping by! Featured in: - #1 Favorites, May 2012 - Nature Photography Challenge, March 2012 - Backyard Photography, February 2012 - Featured Women Photographers, October 2011 - Amazing Wildlife, October 2011 - The Hosting Tutorial Class, March 2010 - Depth of Field, February 2010 - The Woman Photographer, January 2010 - Canon DSLR Group, June 2009 Thank you all very much!
Hi David, you are SO kind! I’m in awe of your Hummingbird Moth 4… I have spent a lot of time just watching them in our garden, and haven’t ever even dreamed it would be possible to get that shot you captured. Nicely done!
Thanks for the comment on the Humming Bird Moths – they are fascinating creatures. There are a few more shots on my website at dgcphoto.com if you’re interested.
Be like I, hold your head up high, Till you find a bluebird of happiness. You will find greater peace of mind Knowing there’s a bluebird of happiness. And when he sings to you, Though you’re deep in blue, You will see a ray of light creep through, And so remember this, life is no abyss, Somewhere there’s a bluebird of happiness.
It’s been years since I’ve even thought about that song….until now! Thank you for this gorgeous image, and the memory AM.
Oh it’s lovely, Magee; any idea where I could find the melody?
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wow what a great little bird
lovely shot:)
They are jewels; thanks for dropping in and taking the time to comment!
– A.M. Ruttle
Lovely colours, perfect lighting: great shot
Hi David, you are SO kind! I’m in awe of your Hummingbird Moth 4… I have spent a lot of time just watching them in our garden, and haven’t ever even dreamed it would be possible to get that shot you captured. Nicely done!
– A.M. Ruttle
Beautiful image!
Thanks, Lukas!
– A.M. Ruttle
Thanks for the comment on the Humming Bird Moths – they are fascinating creatures. There are a few more shots on my website at dgcphoto.com if you’re interested.
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Fun, Taylor, thanks so much!
– A.M. Ruttle
what a pretty pretty bird
Thanks so much for dropping in… love the great energy on your RB profile!
– A.M. Ruttle
Be like I, hold your head up high,
Till you find a bluebird of happiness.
You will find greater peace of mind
Knowing there’s a bluebird of happiness.
And when he sings to you,
Though you’re deep in blue,
You will see a ray of light creep through,
And so remember this, life is no abyss,
Somewhere there’s a bluebird of happiness.
It’s been years since I’ve even thought about that song….until now! Thank you for this gorgeous image, and the memory AM.
Oh it’s lovely, Magee; any idea where I could find the melody?
– A.M. Ruttle
cute capture!
Thanks, Josie! p.s. love your “blues”!!!
– A.M. Ruttle
Fantastic capture , would love to see this in the canon dslr group
Hi Kathy, thanks for the comment and the encouragement; I figured the Canon DSLR group would be swamped, but I’ll have a look. AMR
– A.M. Ruttle
glad to see you here, I love this image
Thank you very much Kathy; I have toyed with joining the group many times, and feel very honored to see the Feature below. Thanks ever to much!
– A.M. Ruttle