Yesterday I wandered around in the evening sun, enjoying the relative warmth, the golden light, the little, tail-less piwakawaka that seemed constantly on the verge of settling on me. The tui who frequents the camellia and assorted other shrubs next door sang furiously in the apple in the old orchard. Not a bad evening for the middle of winter.
[24 July 2010; Canon 20D, 300 mm f4 L, ISO 400, 1/1000 at f4]
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What a happy-looking fellow! I love all his different colours. It may still be winter but judging by the behaviour of the two kahu I saw yesterday at the beach, spring isn't far away ...
ReplyDeleteYes, they're more colourful than many people realise. Thanks for the reminder about spring, too, Anne-Marie. Bring it on!
ReplyDeletePete! When this image came onto my screen I whispered into the night, "God!"
ReplyDeleteThis is more than amazing; it is unforgettable. I'm thinking that describes the photographer as well.
*Blush* — thank you, Lydia.
ReplyDeleteIf the quality of god is in anything, surely it's in birds like these.