Orioles,
masters of the vertical trapeze.
As if, all their life,
they’ve been waiting for a high sliding wire.
Flying Wallendas,
with no need for nets or costumes.
Natures perfect performers.
Cheers to you from the Holler’s high-flying orioles~
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Absolutely gorgeous, Cindy! 🙂
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They make photographers look good, sweet birdies!
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Wow! Awesome pictures. They look so close to the bird!
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Thank you, it’s the benefit of zoom!
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Amazingly beautiful.
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Very pleased you think so & cheers to you~
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These are such great photos, Cindy. Ha, Flying Wallendas, indeed!
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Actually they fly even better, no offense to the Wallendas~ 😉
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🙂
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Those orioles are comical, acrobatic and beautifully colored, Cindy. They do belong with a circus high wire act! I could easily be entertained and amused while watching them. 😀
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They are hilarious when in a group, the argue like very rude people!
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Cindy, I didn’t expect this characteristic of those cute birds acting like very rude people! Thanks for letting me in on this inside information. Really makes me wish I could observe them in reality. Take care, hope your summer goes well! ❤
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Such beautiful birds, Cindy! The photos are outstanding.
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Awww, makes me glad I posted them~ ❤
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What camera do you use? I love your photos.
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So thoughtful, I love your food, so we’re even! I use the Sony HX400. It is not a pricey camera.
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Thank you! 😊. For not a pricey camera you get amazing shots.
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❤
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As always – – – beautiful selection of subject matter and great photographs. We once saw Baltimore Orioles in upstate New York but I think they departed when the taxes got too high. Take care, Wally
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Smart birds! Taxes and acid rain probably did it~
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Your own high-wire circus act!
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And the tickets are free!
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That’s quite some artist, Cindy…just like you 🙂 Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend 🙂 ❤
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Visa versa 2UX2! ❤
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Beautiful. They do remind me of trapeze artists! 🙂
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Better then the circus anyday!
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So true, they don’t need wires or costumes to put up a great show! Beautiful!
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And admission is free!
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Thank you for sharing this artful dance, Cindy~~
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Thank you more for appreciating them!
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I’ll have to try this sometime!!
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Be sure and use a net! 😉
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I always love these beauties!
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Aren’t they gorgeous!
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Wow, that is some photos, amazing images.
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Awww, honored. Thank you~
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Awesome! Such a cheerful, beautiful bird. Great photography, Cindy!
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Thank you my friend and loved your fairy doors!
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Thank you 🙂
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Oh. My. Goodness. You are amazing. I’ve been taking snapshots of birds eating seeds all week. How I wish I had your skills. These are lovely, C.
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This is such a lovely and kind thing to say. Thank you & cheers to you~ ❤
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You’re amazing, Cindy. It’s always a pleasure to stop by here.
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❤ ❤
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Beautiful!! You are so clever 🙂
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Merci beaucoup mon ami~ ❤
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Beautiful shots ❤
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Visa versa 2 U X 2! I love your photography Leyla~
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Cirque du Holler!
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And admission is FREE!!! And no aminals are hurt~
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Thanks, Cindy, for this display of artistry and beauty! It’s uplifting. 🙂
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You deserve to be uplifted Patty. ❤
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Thanks, Cindy! Don’t we all.
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Amazing!
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I’m watching them now and they are amazing!
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Lucky you! I got a great shot of a yellow crested night heron in Tampa but a bit behind with my blogs… 🙂
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I love Night Herons eyes! I hope you post~
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If I was a bird…..
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would you be an oriole? 🙂
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Beautiful . . you got some amazing close-ups of the oriole.
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Thank you, their beauty makes them idea subjects.
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Are those birds professional models? Beautiful shots.
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They look like they are don’t they and thank you!
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Beautiful shots, Cindy. Our first orioles showed up about 2 weeks ago. Been feeding them oranges, which they seem to be enjoying. 🙂
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Yay, glad you have one. He will never leave you if you give him some grape jelly!
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The variety of birds you have living with you is stunning Cindy
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They are, but not quite the variety you have in Australia~
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Beautiful!
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Merci beaucoup!
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Fun story to go with the beautiful photos. Thanks Cindy!
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Thank you more for the thoughtful appreciation~
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You are most welcome.
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❤
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Beautiful birds.
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They are & thanks!
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What good looking neighbors you have!
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I do have the most handsome neighbors! 😉
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So cute and gorgeous!
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So happy you like them & cheers to you~
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Wow what cool pictures! Love these
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Very pleased you do Lyn & cheers to you~
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Xx
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so vivid Cindy–you continue to amaze us…
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Awww, you are a joy to know, virtually ! ❤
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So glad you have so many of these birds so close. Ours stay hidden high up in tall poplars. Still avoiding being hunted for cages I think!
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They are smart aren’t they!
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Stunning birds! I can’t recall ever seeing one up close.
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They are leery of humans, probably because they are aware they stand out~
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Can’t say that I blame them. These days I’m leery of some humans.
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Amen to that unfortunately~
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Reblogged this on Random Ramblings; Myriad Musings and commented:
The Orioles will be visiting Seattle soon to take on the Mariners…I’m looking forward to it, so here’s a little pictorial tribute!
😉
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So clever! Best of luck to the Seattle Orioles!
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😀
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Beautiful photos!!!
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So pleased you like the birdies Christy & Happy Weekend!
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Lovely images, Cindy!
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Thank you Margaret. They are such gorgeous creatures, it is hard to take a bad photo of them!
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Reblogged this on msamba.
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