Saturday, October 9, 2010

Gobble, Gobble/ Camera Critters

Wild turkey

Question: Why did the turkey cross the road?
Answer: He wanted to prove he wasn't a chicken.

But actually, these guys were big chickens - afraid of me and my camera, but not of the car! So I stayed inside and took photos out the window.

Monday is Canada's Thanksgiving, a BIG day for turkeys to be afraid...very afraid.



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22 comments:

  1. LowellOctober 9, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Does wild turkey taste different than farm-raised turkey? I would guess so.

    Funny joke. You Canadians are so droll!

    I saw some wild turkeys in Colorado but they ran too fast for my camera!

    And yes, that water can eat golf balls also. At least it has eaten several of mine!

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  2. MichelleOctober 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    We have a lot of wild turkeys on our farm. Not the most beautiful of creatures!

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  3. Small City ScenesOctober 9, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you!!
    No wonder the turkeys were trying to hide--but he would need to fatten up a bit. LOL
    Here is a fun view of potatoes:
    http://knutzenfarms.com/whats-in-the-dirt.php

    Or do a search on:potato harvest burlington wa. Very interesting. MB

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  4. Leif HagenOctober 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving on Monday! What a GREAT turkey photo! Either the turkey was really close or you have a big telephoto lens or both!

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  5. DOctober 9, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    As I was heading (driving) down the hill from our home several days ago, I had to stop the car and wait as several families were walking right on the highway (country road). So funny!

    Of course I didn't have my camera. ;)

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  6. DOctober 9, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Oops, yes, Happy Thanksgiving! go easy on the mashed potatoes. ;)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Great shot - they do look huge. I'm a vegetarian so they'll be safe with me! ;-)

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  8. PaulieOctober 9, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. Kay L. DaviesOctober 9, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    They really are turkeys, being afraid of you and the camera but not of the car. Duh, huh?
    Good idea, "shooting" them from the car. Nice results.

    Kay, Alberta

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  10. Maia TOctober 9, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    No wonder they are afraid, many of them were sacrificed this weekend.
    Great shot.
    Happy Thanksgiving on Monday!

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  11. Nikki - Notes of LifeOctober 9, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    We don't do Thanksgiving here, but there'll be a turkey on the table come Christmas!

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  12. cieldequimperOctober 9, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Making me hungry.

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  13. GeorgeOctober 9, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    The only way I've been able to capture wild turkeys is through the car window as well. But you did get a great picture.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 9, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Great close up!

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  15. eileeninmdOctober 9, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Awesome shots of the turkeys. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  16. Gemma WisemanOctober 9, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Love the subtly different tones of the turkey's feathers! And beautiful bokeh in contrast!

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  17. JimOctober 9, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, T.G. We were in the Cowansville, Eastern Township (Quebec) a few years back for Thanksgiving. It was a very quiet day.

    We have both kinds of wild turkeys in Texas.
    ..

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  18. OskarOctober 9, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    They sure aren't very attractive are they? I guess their "cute challenged"!

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  19. edenOctober 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Great photo. I haven't seen a wild turkey yet.

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  20. FranciscaOctober 10, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Nice contrast between the browns in the turkey and the colors behind. And go ahead... enjoy your turkey tomorrow, EG! (Am not being cynical.)

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  21. catOctober 10, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Like how the turkey stands out from the colorful background :)

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  22. Erika BOctober 11, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    That background sure is perfect for the colors of the turkey.

    Erika B

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