Friday, September 30, 2011

Moments Of Joy


Stunned after a collison with a window, I was able to hold this Magnolia Warbler as it recovered from the blow. My wife took this picture as I held it. This was a rough day during its migration North for the summer a few years ago. It survived that day and I had an hour to see its beauty up close. Then with a small gust of wind it departed as suddenly as it came.

25 comments:

alexandra s.m. said...

extraordinary?!

Erin said...

yeah dad tell them the story of the bird.

Eve said...

I don't want to know the story!!! Your son sounds just like my daughter!!!!
Cool idea for a blog...now I have to go see who you are....
ok Hi Stephen, nice to meet you! Great blog!

Erin said...

It's not a bad story...for the most part! My dad(nikon sniper) is a bird enthusiast...I think secretly because he wants an interesting subject that is ever changing to take photos of off of his deck.

Well, one day this little bird(there are probably at least 60 of these gold finches)flew into the window and dad ran out to help the bird.

Once the bird had gotten it's appropriate amount of mouth to mouth resesitation he grabbed his camera and started taking pictures before it flew away.

I am not sure if the bird cooperated because it flew into the window and was stunned...or because of the mouth to mouth.

Live More Now said...

Aren't birds wonderful?

Pat Bright said...

This is an amazing shot, partly for the bird landing on your hand, but partly for the detail and depth of field in it.

Ruth L.~ said...

Sweet story... I'll take this to mean the little guy was meant to arrive somewhere safe and sound.

Lori E said...

That is too funny Erin.
I have held a hummingbird in my hand when one flew into my living room and hit the window on its way out.
It felt amazing but didn't stick around for the paparazzi.

Susie Q said...

The photo is amazing but so is your dad erin..for helping the precious birdie!!
Sue

Vivian aka Deborah said...

awwww, I'm glad this little guy is ok....great pic!

Don and Krise said...

Definitely a survivor. Glad you were able to help.

Wouldn't that be "mouth to beak"?? Hmmm....

Deepa Gopal said...

WOW!!! Out of the world!
I am so happy that the l'tl birdie is ok..

Sorin Stuparu Fotograf said...

Excellent shot, very simple but powerfull and it's good that little bird is ok.

tapirgal said...

Remarkable and beautiful. There are no words to explain a connection with a wild animal like this one.

Geles Calderón said...

Fantastic image!
:)

Geles

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

What an amazing photo. Very few woiuld ever come so close. And it is tiny.
Melbourne Daily Photo

♥Mimi♥ said...

To be that close to a little life that otherwise would be unapproachable is remarkable. A true blessing and gift.

Patrinas Pencil said...

Seems as if the good Lord wanted you to see His tiny creature up close and personal! He is so good to you :) What an honor to hold such beauty in the palm of your hand - a treasured "gift" for Steve, the son of The Most High King!

CTG Ponies said...

Very cool! We had a similar encounter with a hummingbird (it's on my blog).

Anonymous said...

What a special moment. Thanks for sharing.
Lynda in Michigan

JT said...

Great picture!

Anonymous said...

Love the picture and the story about it!!

Ellen said...

It's beautiful!

Ellen Lundberg said...

What a cute little bird ^^

ShEiLa said...

Such a tiny little bird and he shows no fear. Wow!

ToOdLeS.