Friday

Wings in Flight

Be like the bird in flight . . . pausing a while on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, yet sings knowing yet, that she has wings. 
 ~ Victor Hugo

A Blue-headed Vireo spreads his wings.
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16 comments:

  1. CinLynn BoutiqueFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Wow!!! That is one gorgeous bird! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Can't get enough of those blue skies lately. Looks like possibly a wonderfully warm weekend for getting out to do some photography! Enjoy!!

    Di

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  3. PoetessWugFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Very cute! :-]

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  4. SouthernSassFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Great capture and I love the quote! There are days when I wish I could fly.... :)

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  5. TexWisGirlFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Wonderful photo!!!

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  6. MaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wow..what a shot! I love the quote, too.

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  7. Sarah KnightFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful shot!

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  8. John's IslandFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Kerri! What a neat shot! It looks like she was thinking ... How much closer do I want to get to that camera? :-) Hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

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  9. Ruth HiebertFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Excellent shot.I love those spread wings.
    Ruth

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  10. Julie G.February 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    A most beautiful sight! Your in flight images are always so fabulous. Lovely quote, as well.

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  11. ChrisFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    This vireo is wonderful and this flight shot is a masterpiece Kerri, just as the words of Victor ;-)

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  12. SandyCarlsonFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    That is one incredible shot! And thanks for the quote. Much needed!

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  13. Dawning InspirationFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Nice, nice, nice!!!! Love the yellow in there!

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  14. Theresa MacNaughtonFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What a beauty! I've never heard of this bird, but he's astounding. You took a fabulous shot. Theresa

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  15. CarlettaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Kerri, this is wonderful!
    She even looks as if she is looking at you.
    A terrific capture.

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  16. Nellie from Beyond My GardenFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Great definition on the feathers.
    nellie

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