Sunday, December 27, 2009

Thorny Issue/ Macro Monday

How does this goldfinch rest on this rose cane without prickling its toes?


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26 comments:

  1. BettyDecember 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Very very carefully. That is a great picture

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  2. PattiDecember 27, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Now that is a good question. Wonderful capture!

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  3. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Oh--poor little goldfinch... I'm sure his little 'piggies' are hurting!!!!!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  4. Honey MommyDecember 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    This is an awesome photo! Maybe his little feet are so tiny that they aren't quite so prickly!

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  5. Small City ScenesDecember 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Well he looks a bit tippy toed at that. That is a super picture. You must have a good zoom on your camera.

    BTW: mine is back in the shop for the third time and I told the guy I just want a new camera or my money back. So we will see. MB

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  6. cieldequimperDecember 28, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    The wonders of nature!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaDecember 28, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Just adorable, today your blogs are full of lovely little critters!I also loved that kitty!
    This one is so beautiful!
    Léia

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  9. judi/GmjDecember 28, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    hanging by you toes is his motto!

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  10. eileeninmdDecember 28, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Awesome shot of the Goldfinch.

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  11. RoanDecember 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    That sweet little goldfish appears to be hanging on with just its tippy toes. Very nice macro.

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  12. Rune EideDecember 28, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    That is a venture I wouldn't have liked to try - impressive shot!

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  13. Leif HagenDecember 28, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Yes, very carefully! Lovely bird portrait!

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  14. DarlaDecember 28, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I don't know how the goldfinch does it and I don't know how you do it either. That is such a wonderful, clear, stunning closeup.

    Darla

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  15. BeckyDecember 28, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I notice it is up on it's toes. Very tricky I'd say! Great shot EG!
    B.

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  16. The Good Life in VirginiaDecember 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    on its tip toes...that's how :)
    lovely capture.

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  17. JayDecember 28, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Now, that's a very good question! More to the point, perhaps, where have all the goldfinches gone from around here? I have had NONE on my thistle feeder this year. :(

    That's a gorgeous picture, by the way. I love it. :)

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  18. Johnny NutcaseDecember 28, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    great photo of the goldfinch! fun little birds and i often wonder too..how to birds not get hurt from the prickly stuff?! it never seems to bother them though!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    On tiptoes. If the little guys can walk on top of two feet of powdery snow without sinking in, a few thorns won't be a problem.

    Marvelous portrait.

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  20. kayerjDecember 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    fantastic shot!

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  21. HalfCrazyDecember 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    LOL wow, good capture! The bird doesn't seem to mind it.. AT ALL! Haha!

    Much Love,

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  22. SquirrelQueenDecember 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Great photo. It looks like the little guy is perched very carefully.

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  23. PaulieDecember 29, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    It's sturdy little feet aren't sensitive like ours I bet!

    Great capture!

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  24. LeoraDecember 29, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Lovely. Those birds have their ways.

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  25. Crazy Working MomDecember 29, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Ouch! I was wondering that same thing myself when I saw the photo. Very nice macro job.

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  26. Dave IngramDecember 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Great image! I'm pining for a telephoto lens as I type. We've had goldfinches at our feeder for a couple of days now and I've strategically placed it near a window so I'm hoping to be able to lean out and get a good photograph. Won't be anything like this since I can't change the background - love the soft focus background and the crispness of the spines. Very nicely done!

    Dave

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