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LazyPhotographer
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 16:14
California Towhee sunning herself in the dirt.

At first she didn't want her picture taken. But after I told her how pretty she was, she gave me a perfect profile. Either that or she was wondering why a car was rolling backwards down the hill on the wrong side of the street. ;-)

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_avian2/IMG_8804az_CATowhee.jpg

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_avian2/IMG_8805az_CATowhee.jpg
Canon 20D, 400L, car window

Common Yellowthroat, Female

My nemesis bird - always elusive, ever so torturing. I cannot believe I got these shots at all. I was unprepared, scrambling to follow it in the viewfinder and get a focus. I had no idea I got any good shots until I got home. Then, the OMIGAWD! moment I've been waiting for.

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_avian1/IMG_9707af_CommonYellowthroat.jpg

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_avian1/IMG_9714af_CommonYellowthroat.jpg

Canon 20D, 100-400L IS, lucky parking lot

New pics on my website are found here: Newest Additions (http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=lazypics_new)
CyberDyneSystems
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 16:40
:lol: OMG!

Love it.. the little yellow devil is quite a catch! Congrats! :)

And yes.. the Towhee looks as it is not just eyeing you.. but also pasing judgement on your driving :lol:
Maz
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 16:47
Those are real nice shots. Clear as a bell. Great Stuff!

Thanks for showing them.
Maz
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ssim
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 18:22
Excellent shots Lazy. I see you've added a category to the EXIF information, car window, parking lot. Do you every get out and actually walk after themhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif
dancad
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 18:26
I like the brown coloring in the Towhee's eye. Good stuff
Airedale1
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 18:59
Great captures! The detail in the 2nd shot is excellent.
Scottes
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 19:21
"omigawd" is an understatement.

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tupe
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 20:59
Great shots, LP!
Belmondo
6th of July 2005 (Wed), 21:07
Beautiful, Lazy. I am jealous beyond words.
LazyPhotographer
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 16:11
Thanks everyone!
Reigh Higgins
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 16:25
Great shots! So crisp and sharp ! Thanks for sharing.
queenbee288
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 16:37
Awesome!

Char
myth337
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 17:22
ok.. so.. like.. after considering your statements about how you got these great pics, they would technically fall into the category of.. snapshots, right??

;)

checked out your link.. I like the squirrel shot, and the intense portrait of the hawk (9320az JuvCoopers).. looks like you were REAL close on that one.
PhotosGuy
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 19:57
It's a stunning shot!
luisv
7th of July 2005 (Thu), 21:13
Awesome pictures... thanks for sharing ! !