Friday, September 5, 2008

photo challenge: things with wings

My daughter's pet parakeets: Poco and Paeleigh

A garden friend: Mr. Dragonfly

A carpenter bee recently evicted fron the birch tree.



This was a fun photo challenge, but I almost forgot to post them today...I had gotten so use to them being on saturday! Thank you Shannon for bringing this Brenda Photo Challenge idea to us...I can't wait to get around and see what others are sharing!

Have a beautiful day!




14 comments:

Donna said...

Great photos! Love the dragonfly one especially!

Annie said...

Ah, well done Joni..very cute birdies! And thanks for reminding me about the challenge..oops..so many things to remember...just when I discover that they are finally broadcasting some tennis from the US Open at last (on free t air..all I have)...must go watch Serena, glad I woke early!

Annie

ps Thanks for your visit and comment Joni...all the best with the studies..good on you!

kimberly said...

beautiful photos and beautiful colors!! what kind of camera DO you have dear joni?
wonderful as always!
hugs,
kimberly

Brenda said...

Super wings Miz Joni! I love all of your winged critters!

Jules~ said...

You did it! How? I have never been able to get a dragonfly to sit still long enough for me to focus on it.

Pam said...

That dragonfly is amazing! He's huge! Great job

Joni said...

Kimberly...A Panasonic DMC-LZ3 Digital. It's not a very expensive camera, but I've been very happy with it.

Karen M said...

Lovely pictures as always. You are a great photographer. Those birds are so pretty.

Sally said...

WOW - wonderful photos! Great job. Have a terrific day!

Annette said...

that carpenter bee is amazing to me, never seen one of those, I dont think....hmm. and I have to agree with everyone else how did you get that picture of the dragon fly? Have great week end, it's gonna be hot here again!!
xoxox
Nettie

Lisa said...

wow, I almost missed this... It is Saturday for me and I did not see your pictures till just now. I love them. They are great pictures and I love the birds and the bees theme!!!! Just kidding.

Cindra said...

I have never seen a carpenter bee! And love the dragonfly... it looks so delicate!

Jeanne said...

Gotta tell you I like the bird best. Me and bugs...burrr. lol All great captures though.

Karen said...

The parakeets are so pretty. My daughter who already has two cats in her apartment wants to get a canary and name it Tweety. You reminded me of the challenge too.
How did you get those photos of the flies? Really great photos!

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