Thursday, August 28, 2014

Crops & Clips: Chipping Sparrow on a fence

CRITTER: On a fence

This Chipping Sparrow posed on our daughter's back fence
Batavia, Illinois on May 9, 2013

Chipping Sparrow 4-20120509

Sharing this photo on GOOD FENCES by Tex (Theresa), 

Linking to CAMERA CRITTERS, and

 Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS,

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REFLECTIONS: Black bird and still blue water

Red-winged Blackbird
April 6, 2014, Miramar Florida

Red-winged Blackbird reflection 20140406
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS 

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SKYWATCH: False sunrise on western horizon

Sun rising in the west??? Actually this is a mirrored sunrise attributed to dust in the atmosphere. It causes a reflection of the rising sun rays which, though parallel like railroad tracks, appear to converge on the opposite horizon. Taken at 7:22 Am on October 20, 2012 in Miramar, Florida. 

Harbour Lake Mirrored Sunrise in the west 20121020

Linking to Skywatch Friday 
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28 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlAugust 28, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    wow! loved them all! the last one - mirrored sunset! thanks for explaining that!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Love the blackbird mirrored in the still water. And that last shot...spectacular!

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  3. DeniseinVAAugust 28, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Love all your photos! The one of the Red-wing's reflection is fantastic but then so is your sky and sweet little sparrow.

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  4. IdaAugust 28, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    That little bird on the fence is just darling. A great reflection post and pretty sky shot, I love the rays in that shot.

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  5. SirpaAugust 28, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 28, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Cute Chipping Sparrow! The sunrise shot is my favorite, just gorgeous..Happy skywatching, have a great weekend

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  7. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful shots. Never experienced a reverse sunset.

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  8. ValerieAugust 28, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    A great series of shots Kenneth. Especially like the wonderful reflection and that sky is amazing!

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  9. SusanAugust 29, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Nice shots. Cute chipping sparrow. Love the false sunrise photo.

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  10. HeatherAugust 29, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Love all three of your photos, particularly the bottom one. That is amazing! My Skies

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  11. EG CameraGirlAugust 29, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    All three photos are great! I especially like the reflection shot of the red-winged blackbird!

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  12. 'TsukiAugust 29, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I can't choose my favourite, the stunning bird reflection or the breathtaking sunset... I take both, and I thank you for sharing those wonderful pics.

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  13. carol l mckennaAugust 29, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous bird and classic reflection ~ Wonderful!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deAugust 29, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    This dark bird on the stone is a perfect shot, great contrast, clear and detailed!

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  15. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deAugust 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Great shot of the bird on the stone, clear and detailed!

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  16. Fun60August 29, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    The reflection of the blackbird is stunning.

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  17. Light and VoicesAugust 29, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Lovely sunrise in Florida but I really like the other photos posted too.
    JM, Illinois

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  18. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    wow- amazing reflection of the blackbird

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  19. eileeninmdAugust 30, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Ken, stopping back to say thank you for sharing your post with my Saturday's Critters... Have a happy weekend!

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  20. RajeshAugust 30, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Very cute birds and nice reflection.

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  21. LauraAugust 30, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    exquisite sky!

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  22. Adam JonesAugust 30, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    The Sparrow is superb!

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  23. A Colorful WorldAugust 30, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Wow! Fantastic photos!

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  24. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 30, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Never heard of a "false sunrise"... very cool!!

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  25. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Fabulous photos as usual! I love the sky shot.

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  26. MelissaAugust 30, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    The red-winged black bird photo is great. Love his beak, and also the irregular reflection shape of the rock he's on! The dust reflection is very interesting. I didn't know this was possible, I once saw a similar effect, when the sun rose directly behind Mt. Rainier and cast a huge shadow on the sky, but of course that was looking to the east.

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  27. maryaustriaAugust 30, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    These are three gorgeous shot! I love them all! Great!

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  28. CabinGirlSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Beautiful image! We had an "eastern sunset" on Saturday - was amazing to see. And the west was just drab gray clouds.

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