Feathered Motion

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For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo a Week Challenge: motion

17 thoughts on “Feathered Motion”

Liz Gauffreau says:

February 9, 2021 at 6:49 pm

These are really good motion photos, particuarly that first one! What type of bird?

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 7:11 pm
  
  It’s a house finch. Thanks Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    February 9, 2021 at 9:38 pm
    
    I don’t think I’ve seen one before. I like the delicate rosy coloring.
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    February 10, 2021 at 9:25 am
    
    Yes, the male is quite beautiful. They have a beautiful song too. Despite their name, I don’t see them often.
    
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thoughtsnlifeblog says:

February 9, 2021 at 1:50 pm

Stunning photos

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 6:14 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Deborah says:

February 9, 2021 at 10:36 am

Great captures V.J.! 🙂 ❤

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 10:55 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Terri, Reclaiming Hope says:

February 9, 2021 at 9:15 am

Wow, you got some great shots VJ!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 10:17 am
  
  Thanks Terri.
  
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sgeoil says:

February 9, 2021 at 9:03 am

These are great!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 10:16 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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  1. sgeoil says:
    
    February 9, 2021 at 1:10 pm
    
    Welcome!
    
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Aletta - nowathome says:

February 9, 2021 at 9:01 am

Lovely photos VJ!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 10:16 am
  
  Thanks
  
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Keith says:

February 9, 2021 at 8:41 am

Excellent pics. Keith

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  February 9, 2021 at 10:13 am
  
  Thanks Keith.
  
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