Sunday, June 27, 2010

Macro Monday Skittles Feather

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When I babysat my daughter's parakeet I had a mess involved, but I didn't mind, it gave me opportunity to play with the camera.

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I never did get the exact view I was hoping for but I was stubborn and wouldn't use my tripod.

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Still, I thought some of them were fun.

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See, messy bird! My family's just glad I didn't leave it there for a year before snapping, like I did with the cupcake, lol.


Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign Mr Linky. MM started on Sept 29, 2008 - Thanx to all of you for helping make it such a fun start to the week! :)


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This feather came from our little friend who came in, lol.

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Still, I would babysit again. :)

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39 comments:

  1. Misty DawnJune 27, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I like the shots! I don't even own a tripod! It wouldn't work for me, with what I do... walking and hiking... I've considered one of those monopods (or however you spell it), but I don't know the first thing about shopping for one, and I need something very light to carry.

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  2. Dharma ShotsJune 27, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Yay! am first!!! The shots are wonderful, I'm just crazy that I don't use my tripod...didn't even bother to open it up yet from its case. Phew! Thanks for reminding me...I love that last photo the most! Hope all is well with you...

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  3. JohnMcDevittJune 27, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Nice and airy Lisa. I've been too lazy to use my tripod lately. We bad! I think I like the first and last shots (and the overhead of the feather too) best of the group.

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  4. AndreeJune 27, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    I love the shots with the shadow / flare / I'm unsure what you would call it. It gives a wonderful effect. The contrasts of seeds and soft feather is lovely. I got myself a great, expensive tripod to use. Do I in the house? Oh no. It's a lot of trouble to set up!!

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  5. JanisJune 27, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    One day I will buy a tripod (when I get good at taking photos). Love the last shot...so soft looking.

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  6. ramblingwoodsJune 27, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I love feathers...these are some great shots....

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  7. KalaJune 27, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful narrow depth of field in the last shot! I am glad the bird was so messy :)

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  8. MyleneJune 27, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    You capture the feather very nicely. The mess on the background added some touch. You should have let us see the bird who caused the mess :)

    Happy Monday!

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  9. BJ RoanJune 27, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    I love the series. Each has its own special area of greatness. Messy bird makes for fun pics.

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  10. CarlettaJune 27, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Love the focus of the first one Lisa!
    It may sound funny but the feather seems almost alive . :)

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  11. KilaJune 27, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    I always enjoy your macros.

    The photos I just posted don't really qualify as macros, but you may enjoy them, as you won't see such things in Wisconsin.

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  12. JanJune 27, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    We've had several birds, during our marriage. They can be noisy and messy, but they're fun.

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  13. JanJune 27, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Birds can be messy, but they're fun.

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  14. FredaJune 27, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Stunning feather macros! They look light as air!

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  15. ALJune 27, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Hi Lisa, this is my first time to join Macro Monday, I think I would have a lot of fun with this meme.
    The feather looks so soft and fragile in that photo. Nice macro shot!

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  16. ALJune 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Hello Lisa, this is my first time to join Macro Monday and I know I will have fun with this meme.
    Btw, the feather looks so soft and fragile in that photo. Happy Monday.

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  17. Jeanne of bermudabluezJune 27, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Yes...birds are pretty messy!! We used to have parakeets!! But the picture taking scenes are pretty much never-ending!!! Feathers ARE fun to play with!!

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  18. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAJune 27, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Oh, so beautiful. I love the soft turquoise color, and the detail of the white fluffy part.

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  19. Rosie@Centre of InterestJune 27, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    My tripod sits in the corner and I rarely use it - so many photos I take are quite near the ground so a tripod usually is too awkward to use.

    Looks like you've had some fun Lisa - us photographers can see beauty even in mess - well thats my excuse when I'm behind in the housework. I think feathers are great subjects to play around with. The first and last photos are my favourites. :) Rosie

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  20. Camilla "Lillagul"June 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    My favorite is photo nr 3 !
    Great shots on the mess the bird made :)
    Have a nice Monday !

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  21. MarJune 27, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Don't have a tripod...love your feather shots!

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  22. BirgittaJune 27, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Fantastic serie of feather shots!

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  23. foto CHIP SwedenJune 27, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Lisa, I love your entry for today and I enjoy every second watching how the feather emerges in the different pictures. This is art! The last one is my favourite - it is so delcate :)
    Have a nice Monday!
    http://foto.rudenius.se/post/2010/06/28/Macro-Monday.aspx

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  24. ALJune 27, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Hello Lisa, this is the third time that I attempted to post a comment, and I hope this would be posted. As I was saying in my previous comment, this is the first time to join and I know I would have a lot of fun. Thank. The feathers looks so light and fluffy, nice macro shot.

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  25. JayJune 27, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    I do that, I get stubborn sometimes and won't use the tripod! But you did get some nice shots, and I love the fact that you've included the 'mess' of seed and stuff!

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  26. Icy BCJune 27, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful shots! Though it looks like a mess, it added texture and feel to the photos!

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  27. EG WowJune 27, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    I like how you've played with the feather and the rest of the mess. :)

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  28. DeniseJune 28, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    I have seen this meme for quite some time and it was only when I got my new camera that I felt I could join in! Well I am here now and looking forward to joining in when I can! Loved the feather - reminded me of our very own chickens, I know who has laid which egg by the feather each leave behind!

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  29. The TablescaperJune 28, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    I love the detail o the feather. It even looks soft and tender.

    - The Tablescaper

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  30. The TablescaperJune 28, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    I love the detail of the feather. It even looks soft and tender.

    - The Tablescaper

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  31. dutchbabyJune 28, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    I lost my monopod during a wedding. I must buy one before my next vacation. I love feathers - great Macro Monday material :)

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  32. Joanne OlivieriJune 28, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Fantastic and very artistic shots. I don't even have a tripod though I don't know that I'd use it with the shots that I take. It would be great however for my videos.

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  33. ReginaJune 28, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely feathers.
    Happy Monday.

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  34. MaryvelJune 28, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hello there! Just wanted to let you know I am a newbie here, trying my first post and firs macro! Would love to hear your opinion, so I hope you can take time to come by and say HI! Thanks! Your pictures are amazing!

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  35. Tammy McChesneyJune 29, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    I love how you captured a fleeting moment in this young birds life...very cool! :)

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  37. Gunsside, NorwayJune 29, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Lovely Shots , reaaly like the last one ;)

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  38. PamelaJune 29, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I thnk I see dandruff on that feather. what a close up (:

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  39. jayayceeblogJune 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Feathers are so beautiful. What was your little friend's name?

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