Our outside journey began with a visit to the forgotten corner of the porch, where the robin nest is located. The nest was occupied at the moment by "mama robin", and she didn't seem to want to go anywhere, so I just let her be (didn't want her to hover in front of me and angrily peck at my face).
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Well, mama robin eventually took flight, and baby robin #1 of 3 made an appearance (unfortunately, I didn't have any chewed worm to give the little tyke)...
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Next stop was the air conditioner at the side of the house, where I found this fascinating winged creature. I was able to get pretty close to take the picture, because the fly wasn't moving as it was too windy to fly (at least I'm assuming, I didn't attempt it myself).
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I know, this is a plant, not a creature. BUT, there is a little ant there, busily...doing something. Not sure WHAT he was doing, but he was sure doing it busily...
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Well, our outdoor journey was cut short when Mr Bee here decided he'd seen enough of my ugly mug. I waited a little bit to try to get a bit closer and get some close-ups, but every time I thought I'd get one, another angry bee would swoop in from nowhere and they'd wrestle around in the air. Once three of them dive-bombed me, I decided I'd seen enough.
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Of course, when I returned to the front door, I found this critter inside my house, wondering why I'd dared to go on an outdoor adventure without him. It's kind of hard to walk around and take pictures when you're leashed to a puppy that can physically pull you anywhere he wants to go.
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Baby bird is sooooooooooooooooo cute, I love little babies, I also like the bee picture, you are getting pretty good
sherryb · 2008-04-25: 07:31
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I really like this set! Great shot of the baby bird and I love the humor. Sorry about the game, have a great day:)
relee · 2008-04-25: 07:32
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Beautiful!!! Very very cute!!!!!
wingsofbutterfly · 2008-04-25: 07:49
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This set is so fun Honey! Wonderful photos and that Matthew humor that makes me grin! <3
mattandbranson · 2008-04-25: 08:01
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Very amusing and lively series.
leocheung · 2008-04-25: 08:08
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Great set of critters, with excellent commentary :-) Is that the same nest that held the blue eggs last week? The fly-thing is a great macro, I'm surprised he stayed there long enough to shoot him. The bee shot is great too, totally focused on the bee, very nice!
etodd80 · 2008-04-25: 09:01
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Predictably, I'm quite fond of the Robin's nest series you have here -- after seeing the beautiful blue eggs a few days ago, it is amazing to see the emergence of what they contained. I hope you get to photograph them daily! They change so fast!
gderuiter · 2008-04-25: 09:04
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The little baby bird pic is so cute and what a capture Matt! My 8 yo daughter is an animal nut and is cooing at that pic. She's very concerned though. She wants to make sure the Mama came back. lol
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-25: 10:18
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beautiful series no 4 is great
mojaroo · 2008-04-25: 10:18
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Everyday critters make nice photographs, too. You will definitely have to keep us informed of the baby robins. At this stage, they're kind of gangly looking.... Sorry about your game, but I'm glad you don't have that pool. BTW, your dog is adorable! What's his name and how old is he?
ambersunsets · 2008-04-25: 11:40
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fantastic set! #5 is amazing!
danitimea · 2008-04-25: 12:06
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I definetely love this pics, and #2 is the kind I dream to shot one day :-)
BrittMari · 2008-04-25: 13:17
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#1 and #6 really amazing. SUPER!
fotolapeta · 2008-04-25: 14:46
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i love #3.
anushca100 · 2008-04-25: 16:28
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Funny set- nature's wonderful aint it?
Lynda · 2008-04-25: 17:22
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Beautiful colors! Love that dog too.
????? · 2008-04-25: 18:18
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WOW awesome robin and baby robin shots!! Great macros too!!
SheriJ · 2008-04-25: 20:09
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Lovely post! Great takes!
davidcardona · 2008-04-25: 21:08
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photos is sehr gut und nett. wunderschon.
andrewboey · 2008-04-26: 01:46
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Cool set, in particular mama robin
bacco66 · 2008-04-26: 11:18
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Amazing photos. :-)
Wodzimierz · 2008-04-26: 12:45
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Wow, what an awesome set! I love the baby robin, and that bee in flight is magnificent! I know bees are wonderful for what they do, but we have some carpenter bees and wasps that like to stalk me. Drives me crazy!
ncshutterbug · 2008-04-27: 18:11
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Yowzas! Great macro #3!
PaperWings · 2008-04-28: 20:55
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Very intersting Nice zoom Baby robin is perfect
hsnpictures · 2008-05-03: 04:42
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#1 goes to favs, i love the focus, textures, composition in it. bravo!
sicknessinit · 2008-05-08: 01:59
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