Today I thought I would get away from talking about winter. But let me get a few words out anyway. Since the last couple of days, it's been freezing here where we live—-30 C with a windshield. It's cold! When going out, clothes make a big difference. However, I have to mention JJ from Nature Shows and Dreams; she has been such a trooper exploring winter wonderland this year that it gave some of us an opportunity, me included, to stay warm at home and enjoy viewing winter from my computer window.
Let's now talk about these beautiful and very colourful exotic birds called Rainbow Lorikeets. This photo was taken during our trip to Singapore [at Jurong Bird Park] in September 2005, using my compact Kodak 3-megapixel camera.
However, I have been photographing a lot of nature and family over the years, but this year, since getting a 100-400mm lens, I have been heavily concentrated on birding.
I think I have seen, photographed, and documented into a small log sheet about 200 birds, but I have a long way to go to hit 10,000 of them—this may be a lifetime. Well, the good thing is that I did not go after insects; there are 3–4 million of them, and I think I have enough different spiders around to keep me busy. BTW, life is busy, busy, busy on my side, so I apologize for my low attendance. Hopefully, I can resume my regular blogging activities soon.
Can you believe I actually started spring cleaning as well?
~ Anna
Let's now talk about these beautiful and very colourful exotic birds called Rainbow Lorikeets. This photo was taken during our trip to Singapore [at Jurong Bird Park] in September 2005, using my compact Kodak 3-megapixel camera.
I think I have seen, photographed, and documented into a small log sheet about 200 birds, but I have a long way to go to hit 10,000 of them—this may be a lifetime. Well, the good thing is that I did not go after insects; there are 3–4 million of them, and I think I have enough different spiders around to keep me busy. BTW, life is busy, busy, busy on my side, so I apologize for my low attendance. Hopefully, I can resume my regular blogging activities soon.
Can you believe I actually started spring cleaning as well?
~ Anna
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I might be tempted to say congratulations, but really what I feel is, genuine gratitude. So instead I say thank you Anna, warmly and from my heart. Thank you not just for your comments, but for your blogging friendship. I wish all the best for you, your writing, and your photography. I can't wait to read your next 100!
-Will
These must be the birds you mentioned to me a while back! Wow, they are so colorful, they don't even look real. These are some beautiful birdies and what a great photo.
--JB
A welcome photo.
Thanks for the beautiful and colorful photo, mostly gray and cold here, -30c, mind you we did get a break in the weather, did get up to -11c today, supposed to be 1c by the weekend. the 14 day forecast shows snow for the eclipse, hope it don't happen.
Congrats on your 100th. comment on Wills blog!
I would love to have anything even half this colorful at our house. I mean I love our little finches and chickadees, but really, wouldn't it be nice to see some real color at the feeder? I know some in N.A. have the Cardinal. That must be nice. They don't live in Southern Oregon, though.
As for the temperature I have experienced -20°C but never -30°C. Brrrr it really is too cold.
as for the post, it is so hot here we are sweating terribly lol
God bless you
And I hear you on the weather. I am so looking forward to spring.
Take care. Spring cleaning indeed. :-)
~JD
Love the Lorikeets, such beautiful colours.
Thank you for your visit over at my place today.. and a great big thank you for all the nice comments.. if you find you are to busy to stop by or just to comment thats fine... I'm lucky/unlucky that I have the time to visit so don't you worry none if time is not on your side.. it will always be a bonus when I see your comments as well then...
Thanks adain.
Beautiful Picture!
Bye
The birds are so cute, I would love to have one of them.
JB here! Thanks for reading all my posts again. I sure make you read a lot, don't I? Sorry about that, but I have a lot of thoughts and a lot to say and write about! hee hee
What did you mean about peeking into my small world and joining the kitty party? Do you have kitties at your house? I can't wait to hear what you mean!
--JB
P.S. I think our spider was maybe 2 and a half to 3 inches long. It was really pretty. We read on the internet that they have a really short life span, so Charlotte probably died after living in our backyard.
My mom and I have a little award for you over at JB's Mom's Big World. Thanks for your continued visits and the great stories and photos on your blog. Keep them coming!
--JB and JB's Mom
http://xtremextina.blogspot.com/2008/02/bird-watching.html
Very pretty birds, I love the placement of their heads.
Taking photos can be very rewarding, and it is very important to share those photos with friends :)
Firmly based, focus remains sharp.
Oh, if you're really disliking winter right now, pop on over to Rosehaven Cottage because we are having an early spring around here.
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Take care and stay warm!
Kathy
This link will show you our Australian Rainbow Lorikeets.
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=97
Enjoy the link!
Regards
Peter
THANK YOU!!! We have another snowstorm moving in.
Happy Valentine's Day, dear friend.
Hugs, JJ
, Your a great friend!! And I see you have stole my heart, thank you!! :D
These are beautiful birds and yes, very exotic looking. They remind me that there's a whole world out there, beyond this gray, damp, and foggy section of the Northeast, that has just enough winter to awaken our discontent!
I know it's a lot colder up where you live, and you have my sympathy. Your photography will keep us warm!
Wow, that is a great shot. And I noticed that the focus is clear from closeup to beyond the birds. The color is magnificent, and the whole composition is just striking. You're very good.
It's always a pleasure to see your work.
Have a nice day.
Fruity
LOL You started Spring cleaning already? Wow...
Reporting from Portugal: our weather is still warm, although the sky is closing down on me today...I wonder if we will have rain!
Anyway, the exotic Lorikeets are beautiful, we call them "Araras"! :)
LOL imagine if you would start taking pics of insects...then we wouldn't never see you here ever again lol ;)
You are quite forgiven, we all understand how life can be :).
What it counts is that you are here and well :D!
Cheers
You said: '...then we wouldn't never see you here ever again lol ;) - probably, but I have in my plans to get the macro lens, deep down I love those little creatures too. I am currently working in the nano scale industry, and it always amazes me how deep we can explore.
Thanks Max for everything, Anna :)
I would trade weathers anytime :D!
You are most welcome, darling *bowing*!
Have a blessed weekend
What a better way to forget winter than by looking at these lovely photos of tropical birds? Lovely photo, and I laughed when I read that it's a good thing you didn't go after insects. Haha. I am reminded of a character in Douglas Adams novel who turned immortal after a bizarre accident. He became thoroughly bored and cynical after thousands of years, and then decided to spend his days insulting every living creature in the known universe...in alphabetical order. it seems that photographing every insect might be a similar venture due to the multitudes of them out there. Funny. Thanks for the photo.
-Mike
Sandi (from Holding Patterns)
Thanks again, Anna :)
We have a blizzard due in Monday. Hope the weatherman is WRONG.
Hugs, JJ
In order to show my appreciation for your friendship I have awarded you:
http://maxcouti.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-precious-awards.html
Cheers
I was just told that I may have mistaken hoverflies for bees in my latest post- no wonder you wrote you never saw that type...anyway thanks for commenting on each and every of my posts. Thanks!
I envy you you lens, my camera has limitations on its zoom. I would so like to be able to do better close ups.
These are such bright birds.
Btw, no need to apologise if you are too busy to get around.
I envy you you lens, my camera has limitations on its zoom. I would so like to be able to do better close ups.
These are such bright birds.
Btw, no need to apologise if you are too busy to get around.
Wow! 81 comments! You're doing well to get that many!
Anyway, I was just stopping by to let you know I've awarded you the "Excellent Blog" Award. Hope you enjoy! :)
Cheers,
David
Tom @ Ohio Nature
You are most welcome, dear :D!
DOn't make me blush, now....lol ;D!
Cheers
Very colorfull!! :)
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My latest one is "The Woes of a Psychologist". Check it out.
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