A Cup of…birdseed. I use one of the old measuring cups that came with goat milk replacer to fill my feeders. I’m sure the birds are grateful for me to have more time, so I could fill the feeders again. They aren’t going through the feed quite so quickly now that we’ve melted away a lot of the snow cover.
Little Things. They do love all their little seeds. So many different kinds here.
Outside. The birds outside are definitely happy for food right now. It’s only been up to about 12*F today, and it’s windy. I had a couple of colorful visitors, a blue jay and a woodpecker.
Backside. Here’s another shot of the backside of the windmill from Friday.
Reflect. I’ve spent a lot of time this weekend proofreading and editing my novel. I’ve also been working on the cover. I think this is the picture I’m going to use. It is one from my archives, but I like the way the flame is reflected. I’m such a visual person, I can hardly wait to see the proof.
Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend.
Linking to Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Weekly Top Shot and Mosaic Monday.
Teresa
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:04:19
those birds! and the snow!! brings back such memories of living at my gramma’s house… oh how she loves birds!!!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:07:16
I’m glad I could remind you of those good memories. Thanks for stopping by.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:19:31
So nice to have the birds and that they know you’re there for them!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:21:01
I’m sure they think I forget them throughout the week, but at least it was a warmer week.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:22:55
Loved the old windmill shot. The birds were brilliant as well.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:43:34
Thank you. I just love having my windmill!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:54:21
I live the Blue Bird and Windmill pictures!
Great job editing the blue bird to pop out from the wintery background. The rusty windmill is eye catching.
Thanks for this week’s SHS prompts, Teresa.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:00:38
I just love SHS. It’s such a great way to challenge the photography skills. I was glad to have some cooperative birds today.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:00:33
Beautiful shots of those birds! I’m sure they’re grateful for the food.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:01:58
As the temperatures dropped today, they got lots more greedy about eating! I’m going to have to go get them some more food!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:04:16
Beautiful, beautiful photos of the birds, and everything!
I sure miss seeing the blue jay most.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:10:11
They are wonderful! They really add a bit of color this time of year.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:06:21
really like the blue jay portrait! and your take on ‘backside’ was neat!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:10:43
Thanks. I wanted to do something besides the obvious backside of the llama, even though I think it’s cute too.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:20:23
Awesome outside & backside shots
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:17:37
Thanks. The birds were happy to come model for me after I filled the feeders.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:27:54
Awesome captures!! Lovely visitors for a winter afternoon.
(BTW – what type of camera and lens do you use?)
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:18:24
Thank you. I have a Nikon D3100. I have the lens that came with it and a 55-300mm lens also.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 22:35:00
Thank you!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:31:59
Your bird shots are magnificent as is the windmill – delightful!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:18:46
Thanks. I just love my windmill. Someday I’d like to move it to a more photogenic location.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:20:55
How beautiful is the blue jay against the grey-brown-white tree. A stunning palette from nature.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:21:59
It really was a beautiful day out there. Frigid, but it made for great pictures!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:30:34
Such beautiful birds!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:31:29
Thanks. It was a great day for bird watching.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 21:32:46
Birds are so beautiful to photograph. I sure have trouble capturing them though. I must not be patient enough! Happy Monday!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 21:33:45
Thanks. They can be awfully tricky to catch!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 21:43:29
I was drawn immediately by the beautiful blue of the blue jay image! The woodpecker is pretty special, too!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 21:58:57
Thanks. With our cloudy sky, the blue really popped today.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 21:44:19
Sorry…I just noticed that my address in the above post is my craft blog. I’ve corrected that here!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 03:24:01
I love your birds, especially the woodie. Great choices for your photo hunt. Have a happy week ahead.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:41:10
Thanks. Hope you have a great week as well!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 04:58:54
Love, lovin’ that windmill!
And your cover! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:43:40
I love my windmill too. I can hardly wait to see the cover’s proof!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 09:57:36
That blue jay portrait is stunning! I think it’s calendar worthy!
Love reflect too, that will make a great book cover!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 10:25:07
Thanks. I’ll have to keep this in mind when I start putting together next year’s calendar. I am so excited about the book!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:38:16
What colorful birds you have around. I can’t put up a feeder, wouldn’t be nice with my four cats, lol !
Jan 14, 2013 @ 12:18:26
I really have lazy spoiled cats.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 16:43:32
These images are so beautiful. The Blue Jay and Downy are faves of mine!
Jan 15, 2013 @ 21:37:30
Thanks. I love seeing the different birds that show up! It’s the first I’ve seen a male downy woodpecker out there. It’s usually the female.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 20:22:43
Those two blue jay photos are stunning!
Jan 15, 2013 @ 21:43:02
Thanks. I just love that color during winter!
Jan 16, 2013 @ 14:04:02
Your bird photos are phenomenal! Great job!!!
Jan 16, 2013 @ 14:09:05
Thanks. They were quite cooperative since I had just filled the feeders.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 05:28:42
Great set. I especially love the shots of the birds.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 06:40:33
Thanks. They were very cooperative since I had just filled the feeders.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 18:28:44
Lovely group of photos!
Jan 17, 2013 @ 18:32:39
Thanks. Birds like to pose when you give them food!
Jan 18, 2013 @ 07:26:12
LOVE it! I’m so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #65!
Jan 18, 2013 @ 07:52:34
Thanks. I love your meme.