Tuesday, June 16, 2009

...a glimpse through my window.

In order to see birds, it is necessary to become part of the silence.
- Robert Lynd


I woke up on Saturday morning knowing I needed to make a Birthday card for a dear friend who loves all things "bird". I had been trying unsuccessfully for months to sit quietly in my back yard and capture some fluttering friends to add to my photo collection. With three finch feeders and a forest of trees and flowers, you would think this would be easy. Absolutely not!
What elusive little creatures!
Well, as luck would have it that Saturday morn, I woke to an unusual amount of chirpy chatter coming from outside my bedroom window. There on the bush outside, were dozens of tiny little birds, scurrying for their breakfast. They seemed to be enjoying an avian gourmet feast. I ran to get my camera, and of course when I got back, not a feather in sight. There I stood for what seemed like eternity, camera to window pane, waiting patiently for their return. As you can see, I was rewarded by one little fellow who landed on a piece of garden art and turned, almost posed, in my direction. Maybe he knew just how wonderful he would look on a card, and what pleasure he would bring to the Birthday Girl.
Thank you little bird, I am very grateful.

4 comments:

Coleen said...

took the photo, made the card, went shopping and took me to dinner on that very same Saturday!
RIDICULOUS! You are a force and I love you for it!

As Seen Thru My Eyes said...

That photo is a masterpiece! Wow!!!!

RobinfromCA said...

That is one of the cutest little birds I think I have ever seen! What a sweetie!

LHRV said...

WOW,Pat great picture!

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