Kerflustered!
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Featured in Snow Glorious Snow October 19, 2009.
An adorable little Black Capped Chickadee perched on my deck railing, braving the snow and ice on a February afternoon in 2008. I named this image in honor of my friend, Renee Dawson who loves Black capped Chickadees dearly, and who also coined the phrase. Her chickadee images are beyond compare!!!
I just thought this little guy looked a bit “kerflustered” on this cold winter’s day!!
Image taken with the Nikon D40x and the 55-200mm vr Nikon lens at 190mm focal length. Shutter 1/320, aperture f/5.6, exp. 0.00, iso 800. I hand-painted the entire bird in Corel Paint 11 and created and added the snow layer in Photoshop. Texture layer from Skeletal Mess at Deviant Art added in Photoshop.
The following information is from What Bird.com
Overview
Black-capped Chickadee: Medium-sized, stocky chickadee with pale gray upperparts and breast and pale olive-brown underparts. The black cap and bib and white cheeks are conspicuous. Black bill is short and thin. Wings are dark with broad white edges on feathers. State bird of Maine and Massachusetts.
INTERESTING FACTS
The song of the Black-capped Chickadee is one of the most complex vocalizations of all animals, acting as a contact call, an alarm call, to identify an individual, or to indicate recognition of a particular flock.
They may cache food in hundreds of different sites, recalling those locations and retrieving food up to 28 days later.
It is the state bird of Maine and Massachusetts.
A group of chickadees are collectively known as a “banditry” and a “dissimulation” of chickadees.
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Larry Trupp
Such a neat pose Lois, and well documented
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Larry … I just love that website!!!!! Their “interesting facts” section is my favorite.
Tamara Kenneally
lovely image. love the texture
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tamara!!!!! Thank you!!!!! I had a blast learning how to create snow!!!!!
Curtiss Simpson
Nice catch Lois. Beautiful processing also !!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello Curtiss … thank you!!!! I really enjoyed “painting” him … but then hated covering him up with my fake snow. So I went back and erased a lot of the snow that was over him. BIG fun!!!
Renee Dawson
awwwwwwwwwe – thank you Lois!!! Yes, yes I do love these little guys so very VERY much. It’s hard to describe, in words, how much joy they bring to me each and every day. Thank you so much sweetheart. I didn’t see my little Patch today…sniff I hope he’s okay. xo
Lois Bryan replied
Renee … I do know how you feel … I went thru a spell, years back, when I could tell you every bird in my backyard just from their songs. I completely, completely understand!!!!! Now don’t worry about Patch … you’ll see him tomorrow.
Tom Gomez
He is posing for you Lois, lovely shot …
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tom!!!!! Thank you!!
Renee Dawson
I got rambling and completely forgot to comment about your image…lol I adore the way he is looking at you and love the subtle texture you added. xo
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie … I “painted” him, al la Renee, too!!!! Hard to tell here, but full size on my ‘puter it doesn’t look bad!!! YAY!!!
Tracy Faught
Most excellent!! LOVE those eyes!! :]
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Tracy!!!!!!! I love the quizzical look they have when they spot me, lol!!!!
LudaNayvelt
so sweet shot, perfectly done my dear
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, Luda!!! Hugzz!!
Isa Rodriguez
lol! awwwwww! fabulously wonderful, Lois!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Isa!!! I just adore these guys!!!
John Radosevich
another Lois Bryan masterpiece! excellent work Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
John, you are such a sweetie!! Thank you!
Tallow
very nice Lois but you could have saved time on creating the snow. If these weather conditions get any worse we may be getting snow any day :-(
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Dave … they’re talking about snow up on the mountain this weekend. We’re staying home … winter ’s coming early this year!!! I had to learn how to make snow for my cousin’s calendar. I took some snaps in May and had to make seasonal images. Learning to do the snow was a hoot!!!!
Kate Adams
He does look Kerflustered, I think he spotted you, beautiful little creature so well captured Lois!!! – lovely processing!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Kate!!! Yes, I think he did!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!
Tibby Steedly
WONDERFUL capture of this precious little kerflustered chickadee. I love his expression!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Tibby … i do toooooo!!! This is an old shot I had up on WS. Cropped it like crazy and painted him to bring back detail. Had lots of fun with it … so glad you liked it too!!!
lorilee
You’ve captured the perfectly kerflustered look!!!!!! I know ‘that look’ very well!!!! LOL
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks Lori!!! They have such expressive faces!!!
CraigsMom
One of my favorite little birds!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mary-Ann!! Thank you!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
OOOOOOOO what a an awesome tribute!! Fabulous work Lois…your ‘da best!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Beve!!!!! thank you, sweetie!! Renee’s beautiful story inspired me to play with this one!!!
Carolyn Staut
Wow Lois, fabulous work and I love the painting on the little guy. You must have spent oodles of time on this one and it shows. Gorgeous!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Carolyn!! It was so much fun!!!! I really want to do more of this!!!
red addiction
great work!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii sweetie!!! how wonderful to hear from you!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!
carlosramos
Fantastic artwork and excellent creativity, very well done my friend.. :o)
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Carlos!!!! Thank you!!!
micmac
HIHI WHAT A LOOK,SUPERB CAPTURE WHAT A GREAT TRIBUTE FOR Renee….beautiful shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Gigi!!! Thank you, sweetie!!
Sean Jansen
Gorgeous as usual Lois…..such a pretty and beautiful capture !! Such a lovely tribute too : )
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Sean!!!!
chijude
So that is what a chickadee looks like!!! How deligthful. (I often call my grandchildren my “chickadees” ,,., ) And admit on occasions to being somewhat kerflustered myself.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Jude!!!! Yepper, this is a chickadee!!!!! Funny you should say that … my mom used to call my kids her chickadees, too!!!!
BarbaraManis
Beautifully captured and wonderful textures, Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!! I had so much fun painting this little guy!!!!
Andrew Leighton
Beautifully done Lois, this is a lovely image! :)
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Andrew!!!
Yvonne Hoffmann
wow…great work
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Yvonne!!! Thank you!!!
Kathy Reid
He does look a bit kerflustered, he has his beady little eyes fixed on your lens…great work Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Kathy!!!!! Thank you!!! You’d think by now he’d be used to me!!
Tim Denny
Nice capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tim … thank you so much!!
Yuri Lev
Interesting info and picture Lois. Thank you for sharing.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Yuri!!!! Thank you so much for visiting and for your lovely note!!!
Anna Shaw
Fabulous capture and treatment.
xx
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Anna!!!!!
Lover1969
Wow, this is a master piece! Love the bird looking at you over it’s shoulder!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much!!!! So happy you enjoyed it!!
Deborah Eckroat
oh this is fantastic – so warm and captures his spirit. i have these little ones all over too and they are so fun to watch.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Deborah … thank you!!! aren’t they darling???
elisab
Nice little bird there. He is so cute, even has a smile on his face.
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, sweetie!!!! aren’t those facial expressions amazing!!!
Antanas
great work…...
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Antanas!!
RavenSoul
I think he likes you Lois he is looking right at you = ) Beautiful Capture!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!!! Thanks, sweetie!! He’s probably telling me to put out more seed!!!! It’s treacherous walking out there in the ice!!!
bdazzled
Great capture Lois – it’s looking right at you – love the tone – instant fav :o)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so so much!!!!!
ilpo laurila
Wonderful capture Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Ilpo!!! Thank you so much!!
Lorraine Parra...
Cute capture Lois, looks like his psing just for you!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, hello Lorraine!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!
Lorraine Parra...
I mean posing!
toby snelgrove...
sweet … delightful point of view .. perfect framing …
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Toby!!!!
LYN EVANS
Awwwww he’s gorgeous Lois….such a lovely bird…I wish we had them here. Wonderful detailed shot hon.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lyn!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!! They truly are such delightful little guys!!!
biddumy
The capture and clarity is fabulous!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!!
Anthony Mancuso
what a great expression !
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Anthony!!! It is a funny one, isn’t it!!!
Lois Bryan
LavenderMoon
Adorable!! And really nice afterwork, Poopsie! ‘Kerflustered’ is quite a cool word!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Poopsie!!!! I really enjoy the painting thing … really want to do more of it .. it’s so rewarding!! So glad you enjoyed it!!! Hugzz!!
Ric Alexander
Great image and treatment Lois !
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Ric !!!!!
Detlef Becher
Cute little bird, very well captured Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello Detlef!!! Thank you so much!!
Béla Török
Lovely capture, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Bela!!
BigD
Excellent capture
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!
Luca Renoldi
fantastic capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Luca!!! Thank you!!!!
Vivian Gordon
A great shot of his whole face! ;>
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Vivian!!
fezoj64
Very pretty birdie ,beautiful shot. ..Jozef
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jozef!!!! Awww .. thank you … they truly are darling!!!
laurav
stunning capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Laura!!! Thank you so much!!!
Aimelle 21 days ago
this is so poetic ! love it again Lois ! =D