Moablady's Year of M&M (Mountains and Miracles)

[Vixen]

I've enjoyed my trip thru your photos ML and looking forward to what is to come

 

[MoabLady]

Day 68 Photo

I found this little bird when I went for a walk early. He was a little skittish so it took a while for me to get the photo. Patience is a virtue!!

 

[Don Kuykendall_RIP]

Day 68 Photo

I found this little bird when I went for a walk early. He was a little skittish so it took a while for me to get the photo. Patience is a virtue!!

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Great shot. Love the background.

 

[Vixen]

That little bird blends in very well. He was worth you waiting

 

[BackdoorArts]

Day 68 Photo

I found this little bird when I went for a walk early. He was a little skittish so it took a while for me to get the photo. Patience is a virtue!!

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Looks like the western variety of the Dark Eyed Junco. The easterns we have are all dark grey, so when I saw them in CO I wanted to grab a photo and you're right, they're VERY skittish - I never managed to grab one. They migrate thru here during the cold seasons, so we call them "deck penguins" since we see them on the snow more than anything else.

 

[MoabLady]

Day 69

MM reminded me I forgot to post my picture. So tired taking care of everything concerning my dad, but he is doing better. Thank you everyone for the thoughts.

 

[nikonpup]

looks like the western variety of the dark eyed junco. The easterns we have are all dark grey, so when i saw them in co i wanted to grab a photo and you're right, they're very skittish - i never managed to grab one. They migrate thru here during the cold seasons, so we call them "deck penguins" since we see them on the snow more than anything else.

junco at my feeder.

 

[Moab Man]

Great color variation. Does look like the same kind.

 

[BackdoorArts]

Great color variation. Does look like the same kind.

For the curious, here's a link to the Eastern variety on my Flickr page (I won't post my photo in your thread). This one is female and has more brown in it than the male, which is a solid slate color. Our variety is common to all of the US and Canada. You folks in Utah will likely see 5 varieties over the course of the year, with the one above ("Oregon" variety) and the Slate during the winter, and a Pink-sided, White-winged and Grey-headed variety during the summer and migration periods. It's amazing how many more varieties of birds there are west of the Mississippi, and particularly west of the Great Plains.

 

[MoabLady]

Day 70

I took this at the park today. Not my best. But I am learning how to take action shots. I have a lot to learn.

 

[Moab Man]

All in due time my love. Like I said, it's a new skill to learn. Besides, the rest of your photography has improved so quickly I'm sure it won't take you long. Just practice.

 

[BackdoorArts]

Sports action photography is something I've yet to try in earnest. A lack of kids means that I'd be, "the creepy guy from down the block taking photos of girl's lacrosse", so I've chosen to avoid it. Too many other things to learn first.

 

[MoabLady]

Day 71

 

[Deezey]

Wow. Color me green with envy! We are getting snowfall here. About an inch so far. Makes yesterdays 69 degrees feel like a snub by mother nature....

 

[MoabLady]

Day 72

I took a picture of this plane today as it landed at the airport by our house.

 

[MoabLady]

Day 73 Photo.

I thought I would take a picture of my toes, since they are cuter than my husband. And I was stuck taking care of him after he made himself sick by not drinking enough water. He gave himself dehydration sickness. He is not a very smart man.

 

[MoabLady]

Day 74 Photo

My first moon shot I think I need some practice. Sorry it is not one of my best photo's but I am off to bed. I have to get up early to go take care of my dad.

 

[Don Kuykendall_RIP]

Day 73 Photo.

I thought I would take a picture of my toes, since they are cuter than my husband. And I was stuck taking care of him after he made himself sick by not drinking enough water. He gave himself dehydration sickness. He is not a very smart man.

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You may need to see a podiatrist about those toes. There is something purple growing on them.

 

[wthorson]

Day 74 Photo

My first moon shot I think I need some practice. Sorry it is not one of my best photo's but I am off to bed. I have to get up early to go take care of my dad.

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VERY good shot for your first moon shot. You two out did me on the moon shot.

 

[Lawrence]

Day 73 Photo.

I thought I would take a picture of my toes, since they are cuter than my husband. And I was stuck taking care of him after he made himself sick by not drinking enough water. He gave himself dehydration sickness. He is not a very smart man.

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Smart enough to have married well though.