Happy Mother's Day

[Grace Scalzo]

This is a story that might have been better told via video, so will have to rely partially on my words. The adult pair of blue birds had successfull fledged four young. The male was thinking about a second batch and was in the mood to mate again. This youngster landed on the perch and the male immediately pecked at him and tried to knock him off the perch. As the youngster was trying to regain his balance, Mom flew in, grabbed a worm, and fed him. Quite a sweet moment to witness.

1/500, f 7.1, iso800
Canon 1Dmk4, 500 f4 + car as blind w lens on Blubb

[dankearl]

And one more beautiful Mothers Day photo!
I love the way the chick is hanging on.
Nice timing, very sweet.

[Marina Scarr]

What a darling image, Grace, and so apropos for Mother's Day!!! Love how the chick is almost hanging upside down!!!

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Brilliant image on a special day Grace! Awesome in all respects! Happy Mother's Day!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Grace, these arent easy to capture on the spur of the moment, so well timed to have captured the moment. Good eye contact from both, and Ive always enjoyed the colours of these Bluebirds. I do like how the perch runs diagonally through the frame.

[Jim Thomas]

Wonderful image! Not a common bird where I live so this is a treat.

Jim

[gail bisson]

Oooh... you have been hiding this one from us!
We (BPN'ers) are rocking the Mothers Day posts.
Love the interaction captured and the IQ and the BG. Love the diagonal line of the perch.
No nits from me.
The story is great and can be applied to humans ie. exhausted new mom but dad feeling left out of the whole new baby/nursing process and mom too tired to think about se*.
Gail

[PhilCook]

Very nice Grace, wondefull interaction, sharp and terrific composition along with smooth backdrop.....birds seem to love meal worms

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent intimate moment you have captured.Great interaction,nice lights,perch and composition.
Love the frame.

Regards,
Satish.

[jack williamson]

I usually get motion blur on one of the heads or will not be able to see both bird's eyes in a feeding shot like this. This is great with the action and positions and IQ.

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent shot.
Terrific moment captured.
Excellent details and great comp.
Very well done.