Fun around the palmetto

I recently set up a blind in order to capitalize on some ground birds I've seen around a landscaped "island". Maybe it was because it was later at night when I was processing these, but several titles/captions came to mind. If you'll bear w/my humor, I hope you'll at least enjoy the images......

The first 2 images are of a Brown Thrasher. They are a favorite of mine both as the State bird of Georgia and a member of the Family Mimidae.

OH NO! There's that dude with the camera again. Maybe if I look the other way he won't see me....

1.

Nice shots. Like the goofy foot comment.

Since I stumbled upon some little ones myself, I have a new appreciation for those photographing them. The first three shots tell me not to dispair if I can't get a little Wren to come out in the open. That others are dealing with the same problem! As to your captions, Steve: who knows, maybe they are thinking just that!
The third shot is really great, sitting relaxed like that, peaking out of those big leaves, seemingly watching you. And the last two are simply very good.
Or I could just have said: A great set. 'Cause that's what it is!

Another group of nice subjects you have there Steve! Looks like the blind idea is a good one. Lighting/shadow is a little harsh but hey, with subjects like these, i'd take it any day.
You sure have talent to be a standup comic. Have u thought of that? Or perhaps you are a retired standup comic?

Ok...ok, you made me smile...now knock it off. LOL. YRW are one of my fave small birds. Nice set.

Great, Steve! Number 3 really made me smile

Great shots Steve, they sure bring a smile.

It is a real nice set love the Thrasher, I think you are right about the
Turn around, lol. The little Goldie is my favorite,
Well done!

Really good shots Steve. That blind is really going to pay off if these are any indication.

azmcs wrote in post #13848194
Nice shots. Like the goofy foot comment.

Thanks az; I knew there'd be a few who understood what I was getting at -

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #13848201
Since I stumbled upon some little ones myself, I have a new appreciation for those photographing them. The first three shots tell me not to dispair if I can't get a little Wren to come out in the open. That others are dealing with the same problem! As to your captions, Steve: who knows, maybe they are thinking just that!
The third shot is really great, sitting relaxed like that, peaking out of those big leaves, seemingly watching you. And the last two are simply very good.
Or I could just have said: A great set. 'Cause that's what it is!

Your kind words are much appreciated Levina. Sometimes when bird meets brush we can only click away and hope.

cfcRebel wrote in post #13848274
Another group of nice subjects you have there Steve! Looks like the blind idea is a good one. Lighting/shadow is a little harsh but hey, with subjects like these, i'd take it any day.
You sure have talent to be a standup comic. Have u thought of that? Or perhaps you are a retired standup comic?

You're a card too Fee, but a nice one for understanding my attempts at humor. I'm thinking the blind was way overdue.

porkphoto wrote in post #13848631
Ok...ok, you made me smile...now knock it off. LOL. YRW are one of my fave small birds. Nice set.

Glad that I could brighten your day porkphoto, and thanks for your comments.

Snydremark wrote in post #13848693
Great, Steve! Number 3 really made me smile

#3 is a little cutie even if they do eat me out of house and home. I appreciate your compliments Eric.

Shar824 wrote in post #13849158
Great shots Steve, they sure bring a smile.

Much appreciated Sharon, your shots do the same for me too -

BGgraphy wrote in post #13849207
It is a real nice set love the Thrasher, I think you are right about the
Turn around, lol. The little Goldie is my favorite,
Well done!

It's all in that Thrashers eye Bret isn't it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting so nicely.

Don1 wrote in post #13850364
Really good shots Steve. That blind is really going to pay off if these are any indication.

Thank you Don. I'm thinking the blind is a good step towards spreading my "wings" a bit.