... waiting ..

This little mockingbird was later joined by his/her mate!

Have a good one everybody - will catch up with you later today!

Here's a song for you, Marilyn - (deerluvr) - remember? ;-)

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ninayak --- Busy (On and Off Flickr) says:

wow what a cutie.. Beautiful shot Gracie
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merlin600058 says:

Superb capture !!!

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mik5156 (busy with work) says:

Oh this is lovely Gracie. Happy Friday to you.

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Daylily18 says:

Such a sweet shot. I love it. Nicely done Gracie
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熊.陈美芬.Phan Ly Photography says:

Beautiful colours
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Jeanie's Pics says:

beautifully captured my friend, have a great day!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

atsjebosma says:

Wonderful...........great shot:-)!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

JessieLoTW says:

she's beautiful!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ineedathis says:

Great shot on this beauty Gracie! how come you always make me post a bird shot:-) today I was going to post a Goldfinch but I might post Mocking bird:-)
Enjoy the song, she lived 3 blocks away from the place I worked and often came to our store,
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~Lila~ [deleted] says:

This is a beautiful photo Gracie. You take the most beautiful bird pics!
Hope you will have fun today! Much love to you sweetie
Kisses
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bulldog1 says:

Would love to someday capture a decent bird photo. The birds out the kitchen window are eating fast today ...They sense the coming snow storm. Fantastic capture

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tijmenkroes says:

Excellent, very beautiful birdshot

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Astrid Photography. says:

Fantastic colors on this beautiful shot...!
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M de Moss photography says:

Gorgeous shot!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ineedathis says:

Keep warm:-)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

copperhorse says:

Nice image "mate...' Love the pastels and beautiful natural capture...!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

mcmamauri says:

Good capture!

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Memories Through Photographs says:

Nice capture Gracie..
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Dark Spinner says:

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What a perfect capture, Gracie. It's beautiful. Perfect title, perfect shot!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

*Gracie says:

Thanks everybody!

It's sleeting here now - been waiting for snow forever but we get frozen rain....... GRRRRR!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

BioArt says:

WOW WOW WOW - this is fantastic!!! The perspective, DoF, lighting and back lighting are all wonderful. The colors all go so well together - WELL DONE!!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

penseroso says:

This one looks very proud of him/herself. Sigmund's licking his lips at this moment.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

grace.m'09 says:

Gracie my dear friend this is another of your wonderful shots:-)
hope 2009 brings you lots of happiness, health, peace and tranquility!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

JR1994 says:

great shot, beautiful!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

BluebirdMarie says:

just beautiful..................................br avo
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

pearceval says:

What an absolute cutie Gracie ... the light and detail are perfect!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

deerluvr says:

now that was a blast from the past Gracie! I do believe I was a teenybopper then:-)))) and your mockingbird is superb too:-))) sorry about your sleet ... we have light snow and milder here!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Armpro says:

What a charmer! Nice capture.
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Ilse Watson-Louden (busy) says:

OH so cute and beautiful Gracie. Lovely capture and too sweet.
I hope you will have a lovely weekend my friend. Hugs.
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RedWillow /Lisa says:

oh Sweetie .. Beautiful Capture..Its -41 here.. Still want snow. Ha.
I will bring down and we can have tea or coffee and chat it up.
Have a Great Evening.
Hugs .xo
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~;~Kitteh'sSugar/RawShot~;~ says:

Beautiful shot Gracie. Nice softness in this. Have a wonderful evening ;))
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fluffster78/Claire says:

gorgeous shot, lovely and soft
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toalafoto says:

Muy bonita imagen !!!!!!!!
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nhanhauzinha says:

A masterpiece like always my friend!!! Wish you and all your family a spectacular and Blessed New Year!!! Missing my friends!!!!

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ballycroy says:

A truly lovely photo, Gracie!
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dinali77 ~ Happy Holidays! says:

:-))) I like this angle.. such a sweethearts they are.
Great shot!
hope you had a ball for new years!!!!!

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imTulips!!! says:

...your bird portraits are always stellar, Gracie!!!
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spleenful says:

Exceptionally beautiful capture ~ this is an exquisite shot! I just love the softness surrounding the fine detail and clarity. Gorgeous!!!! :-)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

@ires says:

yes, i agree with imTulips, always stellar!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sonsation says:

Love this title, Gracie! This sweet little mockingbird seems to understand that love always involves moments of waiting ... of patience ... of considerate endurance. Lovely capture, dear Gracie!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

chezza61 says:

so beautiful, such detail and lovely smooth bokeh, what an amazing bird
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

pbluejay says:

Such a beautiful wee bird...wonderful capture ...my dear friend...Here's wishing you all the best in 2009...and thanks for your support over the past year....you are a gem....
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ferahfeza says:

Beautiful!!!
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~Lila~ [deleted] says:

Have a rawkin' weekend Gracie!!
I am turning in.......
Sweet Dreams Babe!!
Kisses
MWAhhhhhhh
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~KinsPop~ ( Back - will catch up ) says:

This is awesome dear.
Wonderful capture of that cute birdie.
Look at the pose - lovely.
Have a great weekend dear.
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Ibnu Yusuf says:

Great shot as always....well done.

My family and i would like to wish you A Happy New Year...May each day of the the New Year brings to your family and you joy and happiness. Thanks for the faves, comments and invites that you have given to me in 2008.
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AADHI ARTS [deleted] says:

simply GOOD shot gracie bulky shape!!!!!, beautifully taken!!!! well done
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Aamir Yunus says:

Great details!
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rich66 ~ says:

you captured him/her beautifully Gracie!
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ANASTASIA F. [deleted] says:

What a fantastic shot! Excellent colors and clarity!
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mari.rodrigues says:

Beautifullll!!! =)
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nvdragnldy-be back " tomorrow " says:

how sweet
beatiful capture of this one
glad they have a mate :-))
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Lisa - lidadrum says:

What a fantastic sweet shot!!!
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*Gracie says:

Thanks everybody! ;-)
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trientalis (lacking Flickr-time...) says:

What a cutie, excellent shot! Love the colourful background contrasting with the more monochromatic foreground!
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outnbout [deleted] says:

How do you get so close??
Outstanding shot!!
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Ken Blackwell says:

Gorgeous ol' mocker..!! Great catch..!!
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Red~Star says:

Beautiful close up of the sweet mockingbird! Glad the mate came along.
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e_digitalis says:

this is so sweet, and I love the color of the bokeh, it's so smooth and silky too :)

I guess we'll just have to learn star trails together, I obviously have a lot to learn :))))
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natureloving says:

Looks like a proud bird, great shot
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аru says:

Beautiful, beautiful capture! Just wow!
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e_digitalis says:

still loving the color in this...

I posted a few for you in RfB
similar to the one you saw today

I'll try to post a few more tomorrow (only allowed 5 a day, as you know :) )
those are a bit more different :)
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