Birdies are ballet masters.
Forget the plie’, birdies are en pointe,
and excel at the grand battement!
They extend their limbs,
with precise acumen.
Even the goosies get into the game!
Cheers to you from Oz’s high stepping hoofers~
Prima Ballerinas in order of appearance: Australian Wood Duck, Masked Lapwing, Cape Barren Goose
So funny and SO cute!
Birds are hilarious, and it seems they know it! π
You can tell they were in their element
Just like limbering up before a big performance α
I think those birdies were playing to their appreciative audience. Quite a performance!
Laughing….. well, they don’t take selfies! π
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So love this perspective and the ballet Poeβs Cindy β£οΈhope they didnβt leave any ballet poop…
Ballet poses
I’m afraid they did, but, they do work for free! π
Real artists, Cindy! So much elegance with their movements! Thank you, Cindy! Stay cool! π
You too Fabio & thank you α
They are indeed elegant on the ground, but when they leap and fly, that’s where they really shine. Awesome photos!
That’s true. Aerial ballerinas! α
What a lovely performance! They’re beautiful…
Aren’t they wonderful, and not a diva among them! α
So cute! Great pictures
Grazie mille Beck! α
Ha! Excellent!! π¦’
Always stunning, especially the way you captured the bird’s reflections in the first three shots.
Thanks much Robert & hope you are staying safe and well my friend α
I’m doing my best, Cindy. For the duration my primary focus is helping #DemCast get the vote out.
I hear you and I hope with you α
Thank you so much for these beautiful posts. Since the pandemic started, I have taken such solace in the limited birdwatching I can do from my backyard. They bring me so much peace, just being their awesome bird-selves while the human world has been going insane. Birds just going about their business as usual makes me think that things might actually be okay. And these bird photos with your lovely captions make me laugh, which is sorely needed.
Awww, thank you Diane. Birds do exactly the same for me. Being in their company is therapeutic. We have a barn owl box and the babies come out at night, and the great horned owls come out too, so we are surrounded by birds and bird song day and night. They show me how to live in the moment and they make me happy. It makes me happy to know that they provide the same comfort to you. Thank you for sharing with me. You make me happy I posted them α
Your posts continue to make me incredibly happy, and your poetry around the posts is fabulous, too. I don’t always comment, but when your posts come into my inbox I always take a moment to breathe and enjoy.
Awww, how lovely of you Diane. Thank you sincerely. You make me happy I post. Cheers to you αα
They are ready for the Nutcracker Suite!
They just need some snow and mistletoe! π
Will send you snow from Canada. Should be here in a couple of months. Yikes – time does go by….
I wonder what the birds in Sydney would make of the snow!
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Doing a pas de bird? π Too cute!
They have the pointe down pat! π
Wow, really beautiful photos, Cindy! π₯°
Grazie mille John α
Ahh…it must be my ducky day! I’ve really enjoyed this Prima Ballerinas duckumentary. Magnificent as always, my dear friend! β¬Β° β§β₯β§ΒΈ.β’*Β¨*β§β‘ΞΎ(ｑβΛβΛβｑ)ΞΎβ§ ββ΄Ρ΅β― β§β‘β§*Β¨*β’.β₯
They don’t need tutus because they’ve got tail feathers!!! π
Yes, they’re tutu cute! (β‘ α½ β‘ α½ )Κβ‘
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Look at that!
I love this so much. Made my evening.
Awww, your comment made mine! Thank you α
Arenβt they adorable! π
Yes. They are! Birds seem to always want to take a load off one of their feet, if not both!
Wonderful π―
Grazie mille α
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Awww! That was beautiful, Cindy. I feel like I’ve been to the Royal Ornithological Ballet.
Now I am wondering, whey isn’t there a Royal Ornithological Ballet? We could buy season tickets…
I would!!
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Given the ballets who have borrowed from our feathered friends (Swan Lake, The Firebird, Two Pigeons, the bluebirds in Sleeping Beauty, and the Raven and black birds in Beauty and the Beast), how apropos to show them showing off their graceful moves!
They were robbed! It’s about we give credit where credit is due! The prima ballerinas and I thank you! π
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Too cute! π
Birdies are just that! α
Wow, Cindy! It looks like the birds have a lot of fun watching themselves in their reflection.
I have photos to post proving your statement Peter! π
It’s not something in our water down under is it Cindy, I have this urge to stretch and toe tap? π π€£
Laughing….. It definitely is, after all it is Oz! α
Phenomenal View!
Thank you! α
So clever, and such great shots.
So thoughtful of you Margaret and so appreciated too α
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That you have captured their reflections too make these action photographs even more wonderful.
Reflections are fascinating aren’t they. They challenge the certainty of our perceptions α
wonderful photos. clever little captions! waiting for more.
love always,
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Ahhhh, so kind. Thank you & cheers too α
WunderschΓΆn, Cindy
Vielen dank mein lieber Ernst α
Your usual excellent photography put together with fun
So appreciated. Thank you Derrick α
Oh, yes, birds are excellent ballet dancers! I just think of the ravishing wooing dance of the swans…
And the sandhill cranes! α
Awesome and creative shots. Only you could have thought of taking them.
That is so kind and so appreciated. Thank you α
You know, Iβm not sure if I ever realized that birds have great balance on the ground. Not only can they fly, they also can stand on one leg!
And they appear to really dislike having both feet on the ground for any length of time! π
I used to stand like that in martial arts. π
I did in yoga. People are always copying birds π
Right? I give them credit.
Me 2! α
So adorable! Love this
You make me happy I posted α
Glad to hear π
What a delightful combination of wonderful birds that we have never seen around our reserve! Great captures, Cindy! <3
Thank you! It is so much fun to travel and meet new bird species α
This is superb ingenuity
Awww, honored. Thank you Sande & be well my friend α
As usual, your photos are excellent.
As usual, your kindness is most appreciated Isabel α
Let the dance begin, Cindy!
I’m tickled by the humour – the extended toe on the first Wood Duck is comedy gold, delighted as always by your superb photographs, and grateful to also learn a new word, ‘hoofers’. The perfect post, thank you.
I must say, I’m rather taken by the mask of the Masked Lapwing: as if a character from the famous Verdi opera about to take a bow for an appreciative audience.
Have a great week!
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I know. The lapwing could be The Phantom of the Opera, or The Bird in the Iron Mask! But I shouldn’t mix my metaphors, this is ballet, not opera. π
Always a joy to see your photographs.
Visa versa 2UX2. I love your creative art α
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The birdies & I thank you Gigi α
Bravo to you and the ballerinas! Thanks Cindy for the morning smiles; a perfect way to start my day. Dance on…π―
It is a good philosophy isn’t it. If life sucks, dance! α
Yes, dance on! π
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Hugs to you Patricia α
So cute!
Excellent photos
Honored, thank you very much α
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How fun that must be to watch! Great photos!
Birds are often hilarious! α
Yes, and most entertaining.
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What fabulous shots you’ve brought us, Cindy! I didn’t realize birdies were such graceful dancers, though I guess I should have, seeing as how ours do a lot of tightrope walking along utility lines without toppling over!
They are definitely light on their feet! π
Excellent shots again! I especially like those mirrored in the water.
Thanks much. I love the mystery of reflections too α
What fun Cindy.
Leslie
Happy you enjoyed Leslie & cheers α
awesome, Cindy!
Grazie Sheila α
Gorgeous post, Cindy! Great shots, and I see the birdies all came in their Art Gowns ballet costumes! β¦
I think those wood ducks would look perfect posing next to your latest gown! π
Agree!!!!
A post to make you smile. Well captured CIndy
Happy you smiled Diana & thank you α
Oh… how lovely!
Merci beaucoup Amy α
I think they are great gymnasts! And more so that they are so cute too!!!
I agree with you, but I always do α
Well done! <3
Thank you Bette! α
Wonderful captures, Cindy. They are beautiful dancers. π
They have that ballet discipline π
Oh my goodness, you gave me a good giggle. Thanks for brightening my evening, Cindy with words and your always-fabulous photos.
You make me happy I posted, so thank you too! α
so much creative fun, and such terrific photos!
Ahhhh, thank you Liza α
Oh, how cute! Such grace.
So happy you enjoyed & thank you! α
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Fun post, Cindy, and beautiful birdies! π
Grazie mille Donna α
I could hear the Nutcracker suite playing in the backgrou. π xx
Smiling, I hear it now too! Hope all is well with you Debbie α
Sailing through thanks Cindy <3
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Lovely prima ballerinas!
I like their tutus! π
Yes! π
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Ah… yes. I remember taking some photos of ibis, heron, and white egrets in Florida.
I watched a clown ballet when last week a falcon was playing with its catch before actually settling down and eating his lunch!
And Wild Turkeys! They are also good at clowning around. π
All these birds are great fun to photograph and watch. Stay safe and well my friend α
I know I sent you some birdie photos? I think. Did I send you the ibis, heron, egret and the pelican who was hamming it up for the camera?
I didn’t see them…..
Thanks for the engaging images. Enjoyed your sense of humor.
Thank you for letting me know Sally. I am happy you enjoyed α
You do have a pointe about the birds, Cuz. π
Smiling…Love to you cuz and hope you are doing well α
You’re not anywhere close to the fires, are you ? ?? π¦ππ
Not so far, but fire season is just gearing up. Thank you for caring Paul αα
So cute
Grazie α
I always enjoy your bird posts, Cindy! You are so lucky to have these beauties around.
Awww, means a lot to me Inese. Thank you & cheers my friend α
I love these! The poses together with the colors and patterns are eye-catching!
So happy you enjoyed and thank you for taking the time to tell me Kathy. Cheers to you α
Such elegant performances. π
The world famous Australian Birdie Ballet Company! π
Wow, what stunning birds Cindy, especially the first one, the Australian Wood Duck. The area around its chest and then the colour-blocking on the rest of the body and thin white stripes – Gorgeous! π
Thank you Halim. Australia has some of the world’s most beautiful birds. Take good care my friend α
Thank you for the birdie ballet, Cindy, that was real pawsome! πΈPawkisses for a Happy WeekendπΎπ½π
Happy & healthy weekend to you and yours my friend α
So graceful β and very clever commentary.
Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated α
Beautiful!
Thank you very much α
(I may have said this earlier) but I really can’t understand how do you get those amazing animal photos? Animals are so hard to photo!
Awww, so kind of you and so appreciated too! Cheers to you & thank you! α
Hi friend, I need your 5 minute to encourage my friend as she is new to writing. Here’s her 2nd post at my blog.
https://idealinspiration.blog/2020/09/02/its-never-too-late-to-start-living-your-life-again/
Sooo cool!!! <3
Grazie mille α
We should all take a page out of their book and dance a little. Great choreography, Cindy! π
Amen & thank you Marlene α
Brings also a great smile on my face too.Yes, birds are great dancers and singers too. They are part of the natures orchestra. π Michael
I love their outdoor symphonies!! α
Me too, Cindy! The best they are not singing like the most people here. Its called “like barking dogs”. Lol
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Thank you.
Very beautiful post.
Grazie mille α
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Muchas gracias α
I love it
So happy you do & cheers Jane α
I do.
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