December 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
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22 comments:

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

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  2. Luck, maybe...but preparation met opportunity.

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

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  3. 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!

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

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

    Love it.

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  6. 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

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  7. 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!)

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  8. 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"

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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!

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

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  12. 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.

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

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  14. Fantastic shot! Love when that happens!

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

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

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  17. Great capture Beth :-)

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  18. Don't you wish you could fly?

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  19. 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.

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  20. This made my heart smile today. Thanks Beth.

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth