12.19.2009

sometimes it's just pure luck....

focus
aperture
and
timing
~~
oh
birds
how I love them
and
their wings
and
their calls
and
how they beg us to look up
even on those days
when our heads feel heavy and full
*

22 comments:

S. Etole said...

"consider the birds," is no small statement is it?! Beautiful photo.

My name is PJ. said...

Luck, maybe...but preparation met opportunity.

I don't believe in luck; I believe in blessings. ;)

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

Luck has something to do with it as moments to capture shots like these happen so quickly. But it's also being in tune with what it going on around you that prepares to be making the settings that you will need in those next moments. I hope those feet are nice and toasty in your funky socks! That's some snow fall!

Shadow said...

wow, i don't know what's more striking, the picture or your words...

Barefoot from Heaven said...

Lucky you were. But if it weren't for your good skills this one wouldn't be so great.

Love it.

slommler said...

Beautiful!! You are so right! A heavy head {heart} needs to see the freedom of flight. The beauty and the grace. Thank you for lifting my head.
Hugs
SueAnn

Roban said...

Beautiful shot, Beth! I love birds, too. I used to skydive, so I like to claim that I have a special kinship to them.... soaring through the air. (That gravity though was a stinker... my featherless wings just couldn't get the hang of flapping and maintaining altitude!)

ELK said...

i think that is why I am so drawn to both birds and skies...you put it perfectly "when or heads feel heavy and full"

Kamana said...

i spent two hours this morning trying to capture the many sea birds around the beach. but not one of my efforts turned out as good as this. maybe luck was not on my side.

Kim Mailhot said...

What a gorgeous shot, beth !Lucky yes, but i agree with the other Kim - you have to be in tune with your environment and looking for those moments to be there to "capture" then.
May your head and heart feel lighter...
Big love to you!

Marilyn said...

Lovely birds! Over the holiday I hope to have time to watch for birds. A beautiful photograph.

Mark said...

I dont think your lucky, your just good.
Some sports guy once said, "the more I practice, the luckier I am."
I think thats you.

Country Girl said...

* Sigh *

Laura Hegfield said...

what a perfect photo of flight...you actually captured the essence of flight! So cool.

Caroline said...

Fantastic shot! Love when that happens!

RNSANE said...

Maybe a little luck but, mostly, a heck of a lot of talent!

cinner said...

I think its the talent with a little luck....Big hug.

~JarieLyn~ said...

It's wonderful.

Carol said...

Great capture Beth :-)

Jaime said...

Don't you wish you could fly?

Michelle Johnson said...

wonderful photo. bird's in flight make for interesting subjects. i wish i could be as free as a bird sometimes. hope all is well.

deb said...

This made my heart smile today. Thanks Beth.