Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Z/Alphabe-Thursday

 Cedar waxwing

Z is for ZENITH,  ZOUNDS!,  ZOOMED,  ZILLIONS, ZEALOUS

If A is at the bottom of an alphabet tower, then Z is at the tower's zenith.  ZOUNDS! After 26 weeks we have reached the alphabet's peak, apex, summit, climax, summit and - yes - zenith.

My camera lens has ZOOMED in on ZILLIONS of  ZEALOUS celebrants including  a cedar waxwing atop the zenith of a twig.

 Yellow warbler

yellow warbler at the zenith of a cedar shrub,

Great blue heron at ZENITH of branch 

and great blue heron near the zenith of a branch on a dead tree.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 

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47 comments:

  1. Elizabeth EdwardsMay 15, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    i love the Cedar waxwing - what a beauty. ( :

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪May 15, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    You certainly are a zuper zoomer.

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  3. Yogi♪♪♪May 15, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    You certainly are a zuper zoomer.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaMay 15, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    wow you have a super camera, but your talent is the special detail here, these pictures are awesome! Congrats!
    Léia

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  5. The CrankyMay 15, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Zoiks! All of your captures are beautiful but I must admit to a special fondness for herons.

    And you really zapped those zingy z's!

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  6. Buttons ThoughtsMay 15, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Clever way with words I love the top shot but as usual your photos ROCK. B

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  7. MadSnapperMay 15, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Zounds! I have always wanted to use that word and now i have... the little golden guy looks like he might be shouting Zounds at the sights he sees from up there. and the first bird has a mask like batman.

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  8. TexWisGirlMay 15, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    great job. :)

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  9. Gail DixonMay 15, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    AmaZing! That yellow warbler is so sweet!

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  10. Gillian OlsonMay 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Zounds, they are beautiful!

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  11. RedPatMay 15, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    That looks like one cold Cedar Waxwing! Great post for Zed, EG!

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  12. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥May 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Good morning!
    I admire your great pictures.
    You showed once again the beautiful birds ...
    In Poland, I have not seen such varieties.
    I send greetings.
    Lucia

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  13. StephanieMay 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I really love these ones!

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  14. Phil SladeMay 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Eg and thanks for visiting my blog during my absence in Menorca. I didn’t have full computer access on holiday so wasn’t able to visit Blogger pals at the time but I’m now in the process of catching up with everyone. Those shots are sure well ZOOMED, especially the lovely Waxwing.

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  15. Ruth HiebertMay 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Love the bird shots and your creative way of dealing with the Z.

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  16. LONDONLULUMay 15, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Just wonderful, they look so majestic too, waiting to show your their best side:)

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  17. cieldequimperMay 15, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Z was a bit of a difficult one, you have an excellent zoom! :-)

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  18. Pamela GordonMay 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Zikes! that's a fun task to do and I like how you thought up words for Z. Great bird shots. The yellow warbler is so bright. Does she start all over again with the letter A next week? I've thought about joining this meme before but didn't know how it worked. Pam

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  19. LowellMay 15, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Zounds is about right! These are all superb photographs!

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  20. KarenMay 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Very pretty birds, well taken too.

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  21. LeoviMay 15, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous photos, I love them these beautiful birds!

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  22. My name is RietMay 15, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Wat a great Z post. Best choice.

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  23. Eden House News and viewsMay 15, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    The heron is amazing thank you

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  24. carol l mckennaMay 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Great post for Z and wonderful photography of our fine 'feathered friends' ~ Beautiful! ^_^

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  25. Rocky Mountain WomanMay 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    zippy zoological captures!

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  26. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Love that zoom lens! These are great pictures.

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  27. RoseMay 15, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Oh, EG, these are great shots!

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  28. RandyMay 15, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I like the first one. He's a bit chubby.

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  29. JackMay 15, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    You had to stretch to turn these photos into Z, didn't you? The blue heron's body almost turns itself into a Z. Are they zees or zeds up there?

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  30. JimMay 15, 2013 at 10:55 PM

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  31. JimMay 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Pretty birds, Ms. E.G. ~~ Are there "Z" birds?
    I've enjoyed the ones you've shown.
    Thank you.
    ..

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  32. GeorgeMay 15, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    You certainly did a great job with this 'Z' post. All of your photos are delightful.

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  33. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 16, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful photos and fun Z post! :)

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  34. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Wow - amazing shots.

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  35. Susan AndersonMay 16, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Perfect Z shots...Those birds have definitely reached the pinnacle!

    =)

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  36. Naperville NowMay 16, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    wonderful shots all -- great, great post for Z :)

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  37. LmkazmierczakMay 16, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    All are Top Notch Shots!! My Z is on my new Website: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/zephyrean-clouds/

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  38. KayMay 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Zippity do dah, my oh my what a wonderful post! I love these birds - it looks like the poor cedar waxwing is feeling some chill. Beautiful shots!

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  39. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Love that waxwing. She looks like one cool chick. :)

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  40. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I am soooo in love with this post! kisses to your camera,too. STUNNING!!!

    Scudds x

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  41. PondsideMay 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    You are an over-achiever when it comes to Z! Well done!

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  42. AnnesphamilyMay 16, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I so love birds and all the wonderful wildlife we see on our daily walks! You have captured these beautifully with your camera. Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend!

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  43. JudieMay 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Zounds, for sure! Your photos are sooooooo excellent!!

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  44. IndraniMay 18, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Zimply Zuperb captures. :)

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  45. Esther JoyMay 19, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Fantastic zooming! You surely know how to use that zoom lens!

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  46. Splendid Little StarsMay 23, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Your bird photos are stunning! You sure are a good zoomer!

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  47. JennyMay 31, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Zoom, baby, zoom!

    You are really excellent at it!

    And I'm glad you're sharing zis talent with us!

    Really neat pictures!

    You have a real zest for photography!

    A+

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