Sunday, May 23, 2010

Macro Monday Skittles

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I'd like to introduce you to Skittles. He's a blue parakeet and belongs to my daughter. I had opportunity to babysit for a week and I really enjoyed having him around.

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But he's a little nervous so this is as close as I could get.

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Time is calming him some, but he also has a new friend and that's helping a lot. I don't have photos of his new friend yet though.
I also want to take a moment to tell my husband, "Happy Anniversary! The best decision I have ever made in my life was saying yes to you! Thank you for always being here!"

macro monday

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 MckLinky. Don't forget to visit each other. :)


50 comments:

  1. Ooooh, I chose a bird too, although I fear my bird would eat yours for lunch.

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  2. Skittles is a beautiful bird. Parakeets can be very sweet pets!

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  3. Skittles is a pretty bird! Oh yes he is! So pretty!!!

    Happy Anniversary to you guys!

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  4. Oh what a pretty color blue Skittles is...Happy Anniversary too! May the Love continue on for many more years!

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  5. Your daughter's parakeet is adorable. Beautiful colouring! Great macro shot.

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  6. He is a beautiful blue parakeet! Just gorgeous..

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  7. Nice shots of a cool looking bird Lisa. When I was in high school, I worked at Woolworth's. They sold parakeets and one of my jobs was cleaning out all the cages. LOL

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  8. Cute macros! I love the colors on it.

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  9. He is very handsome. Those are great photos of him.

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  10. The photos are great an dI sure think you got close enough. Had some of those way back and they are great companions

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  11. you've done it again, Lisa, you are amazing with these bird shots. he is a really cutie...that's one pet i wouldn't mind, i love to hear them chirp and sing. such beaut colours.

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  12. What a pretty bird Skittles is ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  13. Aww, great details Lisa. Skittles is adorable.

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  14. Aww..skittles is oh so cute! Wonderful shots!
    Kiki~

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  15. what a cute little fella....love the name.

    and happy anniversary~ hope you have a wonderful day together!!

    chasity

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  16. Wonderful pictures of this cute little bird!

    Happy Anniversary :)

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  17. Cute, cute little birdie!! and lovely portraits :)

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  19. Skittles is very pretty.
    Happy Anniversary to you! :)

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  20. I love his powdery blue feathers!

    Happy Anniversary to you!

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  21. Happy Birthday to your husband, dear.
    have a nice week

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  22. He's cute and your photos are lovely.

    Happy Anniversary to the both of you!!

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  23. What a beautiful and fanciful bird! Your macro is just fantastic!

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  24. Love all of the detail of each little feather.

    - The Tablescaper

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  25. Oh my gosh! What a great looking bird! I love the color - the blues are so beautiful and the way you can see all the feathers and how they circle the eye, spectacular.

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  26. Oh how cute little parakeet! I love him - great shots :)
    Have a nice week!

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  27. Happy Anniversary! And I think you got plenty close enough. These are awesome!

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  28. Skittles is gorgeous! Happy anniversary, my friend!!!

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  29. Oloooh I love Skittles! He is so cute. I always find that most birds when they look at you can see through your soul! LOL Beautiful colors.

    Anne-Marie

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  30. Oh my, Skittles is precious. I adore birds and to see this little one so closeup is such a special treat. Thanks for the introduction.

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  31. Oh how cute Skittle is !
    Love the details !
    Have a nice monday :)

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  32. I really like these portraits of Skittles. A fine job. And the kids below are totally adorable!

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  33. He is beautiful and adorable ! I am in Casablanca right now, what a city !

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  34. You're much nicer than me! I'm not sure I would babysit a bird for someone. He sure is pretty though!

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  35. Sweet! Used to have one, too, named Soupy! He was quite the character. ~ks

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  36. Skittles... gorgeous bird! the background colors compliment Skittles quite well, i think.

    Happy Anniversary to you and Dennis as well. May you have many more wonderful years ahead.

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  37. Beautiful budgie!!! Lovely macros of him.

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  38. Hi Lisa- Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!
    That is a gorgeous parakeet and fantastic photos of Skittles.
    Is "Skittles" a candy?

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  39. I never thought I could love a bird until I started my chicken adventure. Oh, they have so much personality, and Skittles is very pretty.

    My first time linking up!

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  40. Awww...what a cutie! This is my first time participating in Macro Monday. I love macro photography, so this is going to be fun!

    Happy anniversary to you and your husband!

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  41. Hello, Skittles! Pleased to meet you! What a beautiful bird you are. :o)

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  42. We have a little green parakeet. They're lots more fun than I could have anticipated!
    Happy Anniversary!

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  43. My grandmother had a blue and a green parakeet and a canary. They chirped and sang all the time. She hung them in her bathroom because they liked the humidity and there was a lot of light. thanks for the memory . . . love the shot

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