Salvation Day

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Salvation Day

FEATURED OCT 2009 PLAYFUL PHOTOGENIC ANIMALS
FEATURED OCT 2009 THE WOMAN PHOTGRAPHER
Pictured here is a local Great Egret gloriously taking flight. This photo, and all my bird shots are taken right in my “backyard” so to speak- around the immediate surrounds of our home in Hobsons Bay.

It had been a day of sorts, with some news arriving that had not been so good. I needed cheering up, and my wonderful husband endured my darkness as we set off for our late afternoon walk with our trusty Taka leading the way around the local waterways.Although I initially felt strange about picking up the camera when so sad, I began to shoot. With each shot I reconnected with our surroundings, with Mick and with Taka, and my sadness began to shift , until this Angel lifted above our heads, and with his glorious whoosh, saved me… from myself.

I recall as a young girl, while my Father was still alive, we would share such special moments together pondering. Pondering life, literature, poetry, film, people, nature, feelings, ideas…and birds. Birds he loved for their freedom and grace, and he kept doves because they didn’t have to be “kept”, or caged. They would of course be free to fly, but always knew where home was. We would sit sharing our ideas on our west-facing veranda for sunset, to catch the dusk chorus, which would delight him so much I can still recall clearly how his blue eyes would light up as the birds would “turn it on” for us, as Dad would gently pause our conversation with a distant gaze, and a gentle “hushhh”.

I do love to ponder birds.

Nikon D70s
Nikon 70-300mm lens
f/4.2
1/1250sec
focal length 105mm
Editted to enhance contrast a little in Picasa.

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Salvation Day by rodeorose
Salvation Day by rodeorose
  • CraftyThings

    CraftyThings

    What a great shot.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks CT. I am thrilled you like this.

  • lianne

    lianne

    This is gorgeous – just stunning actually and I can well believe that this sight was uplifting and inspiring to you. Your story touches my heart – and I’m really sorry about what ever bad news you received but the memory you relate about your father is just so incredibly moving. Thank you for sharing all of this with us!

  • rodeorose replied

    Dear Lianne, that’s just the rodeo of life eh?.We bruise and we just get back up . Your visit and kind comments are cherished. Rosie xx

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Wow. Wow. Wow!!

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s how I feel when you like something I do Colleen!

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Lol! What a beautiful response, RR – you’ve made my day :))

  • rodeorose replied

    cheers!

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Beautiful capture, evokes a real feeling of freedom

  • rodeorose replied

    Great comment Trudi, thanks ;))

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wonderful capture, dear Rose!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much!!

  • Lynda McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    fabulous capture ! they are so graceful in flight

  • rodeorose replied

    Lynda much moreso than I am chasing beneath with the camera- thanks for your great comment!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Great . Fly free without any obstacle . Very nice .

  • rodeorose replied

    My dear Anisja, you are so sweet, xx

  • toriyule

    toriyule

    Beautiful shot, Rose. Seeing your egret take flight would lift my spirits too. I hope you’re feeling better. What a beautiful story you shared about your father. You both were lucky to have each other to share such special times.

  • rodeorose replied

    Hey Tori, I feel like we are just over the fence from each other. It is a treat to share it all with you. you are so kind. xx

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    I loved reading what you wrote as much as I love this image, Rosie. It is so much like what my dad and I shared, and so it makes me so happy to read and see this. Wonderful, my friend.

  • rodeorose replied

    Maureen, I love to hear about great inspiring Fathers…gets right in my heart. xx

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    and so
    Congratulations!!!! This wonderful image has been featured in
    Earth Keepers

  • rodeorose replied

    This is awesome news Maureen. I’m so glad you felt it belonged in the group.

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    Wow!! Great and I mean GREAT capture! :) Congrats on your feature.

  • rodeorose replied

    Sharon I am so thrilled. Thanks so much ;)))

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    whoa! what a catch, outstanding!!! :)

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks for your awesome comments SW. :))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful image….............

  • rodeorose replied

    Dear Scott- your support is uplifting!

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    Fantastic image!...Should be the logo for some world wild-life fund or something.

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s such a wonderful thing to write- thanks :::)))))) (smiling alot now)

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    wonderful bird, wonderful capture! way to go :)

  • rodeorose replied

    Cheers Jenny!

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    Awesome…Taken right in your backyard, that’s amazing…
    Love your work Rosie, way to go

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Larry…it’s just a short walk from our door…we live in such a great spot.

  • ibjennyjenny

    ibjennyjenny

    Wow. Just Wow!

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s what I thought, as well as telling myself to try not to fumble with this gift-shot. Thanks for your comments Jenny.

  • RodeoImagesAus

    RodeoImagesAus

    Very beautiful capture.. I love the angle .

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you dear Rosemaree.

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Stunning shot! beautiful.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Anne- glad you like it.

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic

    so simple and so beautiful – like a Japanese ikebana

  • rodeorose replied

    You found the perfect word for it- thanks again Nedim :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    what a soaring capture!! lovely work!!
    :))

  • rodeorose replied

    Lucky shoes I was in that evening…Thanks so much for coming by!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    So, so beautiful!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Laurie xx

  • Martin Wilneff

    Martin Wilneff

    Excellent shot.I too love to photograph birds in flight.Gives your photo such a sense of so many different feelings.Super work.
    Marty

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Marty, I’m so glad this appeals to you.

  • Sloan

    Sloan

    This shot is heavenly!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Sloan :))

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Its a great shot Rosie. The clouds behind make it smoke. Your exposure is perfect. A little off and it would not have worked. These guys are close to Tigers in my book for being the most photogenic.—Steve

  • rodeorose replied

    They’re pretty good-lookin’ birds eh? ...Can’t wait to try tigers. Thanks for coming by Steve.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Gorgeous Capture, my friend! Cheers to you!

    Smiles Leilani :o)

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Leilani :)) I’m glad you like this.

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    What a beautiful capture….Great work….

  • rodeorose replied

    Hey Donna- it’s great to see you here. I’m so thrilled you like this.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely capture and pose

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you dear Antanas.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    i love to ponder birds too. my mum always said that birds only come to quiet souls. often when she writes in her study the eastern rosellas will come and sit on her window ledge to keep her company. you must have a soul like hers to have been lifted by a bird like this. a really wonderful shot – perfect really – but your story was even more perfect!

  • rodeorose replied

    This is a wonderful and touching thing to say and share H-K. xx

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Glorious image of a fabulous creature!!!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for coming by Karen. Your remarks means so much.

  • tom j deters

    tom j deters

    GREAT capture!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Tom!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    wow !!! what a stunning shot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Cheers my friend.

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Wonderful shot !

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you Sinisa!

  • Barbara Burkhardt

    Barbara Burkhardt

    how graceful Rosie – Beautiful image

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Barbara!

  • ys-eye

    ys-eye

    So lovely… wonderful capture!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks for your kind comments :)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    What a beautiful image of this bird; very good colors too!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much Ellen.

  • Alex Gardiner

    Alex Gardiner

    All of the above comments and more.Thanks for sharing.
    Alex.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you for coming by Alex.

  • Roka

    Roka

    OMG… what a magnificent shot! Instant fave for me!

  • rodeorose replied

    I’m thrilled you like this Roka :))

  • Patrick Monnier

    Patrick Monnier

    One word: WONDERFUL!

  • rodeorose replied

    Merci beaucoup my dear Patrick :))

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Excellent capture of this beautiful bird!

  • rodeorose replied

    Glad you liked this Stephen :)

  • walela

    walela

    Excellent shot!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much :))

  • eon .

    eon .

    About to collect a baby I assume ” – )) Nice one indeed

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s such a coooool comment- thanks so much!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    An absolutely beautiful shot! A lovely capture!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for coming by and sharing your reactions to this shot!

  • Kelly Robinson

    Kelly Robinson

  • rodeorose replied

    Kelly- thanks so much!! I am really over-the-moon with this Feature…I was just reviewing my PF last night and thought I should post this to a few more groups than I originally had- so glad I did! I am really honored to have you feature it in your awesome group!

  • Barbara Burkhardt

    Barbara Burkhardt

    Congrats Rose, fabulous pic, makes me want to fly too!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Barbara :)))

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Michelle!

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    One of my most favorite birds, great capture here of this beautiful Great Egret….Kay

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Kay- I just love your own and your sister’s work!! So nice to meet you both.

  • Raquel Perryman

    Raquel Perryman

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    great capture

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

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