Thank you for hosting again, Theresa.
Update on our good fence in the corner of the yard. No SPF this week, but a buzzard kept flying over. We could see his shadow “buzzing” the lawn and then he lighted to open his wings and take in the breeze on September 2.
The cameras were inside but Rick had his cell phone, then cropped it.
So glad somebody got that shot. Do they often sit on a fence like that?
He sat there for the longest time opening and closing his wings obviously taking in the afternoon breeze. I dared not move to go inside for the cameras. Then Rick pulled out his cell phone. Then he flew away and I kept looking for him to come back. I told Rick perhaps that was a once in a lifetime memory. If he does it again, I will certainly work for better pictures and a series to capture the time he stayed. 20/20 hindsight is in full gear right now.
Wow, that is a very large wingspan. Nice capture.
He was huge!
Buzzards and fences go well together. Love this!
I apologize for the quality, but what a few moments we spent just gazing at him enjoy the breeze. Thank you, Roan.
Perfect shot! I imagine he was gone before too long, right?
Thank you, Beth Ann. I’m not so sure he will be back on that fence putting on that show again. But, he did stay awhile and I dared not move to go inside for the right camera. Note to self: Be sure the camera is out on the table every time we go out. There’s only one chance at some shots.
Oh how many perfect shots have I missed because the camera was in the other part of the house. I can identify with that!
At least, you had some way of getting a picture of this fellow on the fence! I could kick myself for the number of times I don’t have my camera handy.
You are very sweet to comment on this one. Your captures are so clear! I debated posting, but the moment was so clear, I had to share and ask my readers to visualize. If I’d had the right camera we could have captured a series of him displaying his wings over and over just catching that breeze. Have a great weekend!
Wow! He’s huge! Great photo!
You are very kind, Jill. He was a sight to behold.
It’s a wonderful capture of a moment in your new world, and I’m glad you posted it. It’s easy to look at our photos with a critical eye because we’re surrounded by (and pay attention to) so many truly extraordinary photographers. I nearly didn’t post my photo of the lighthouse with the sun behind it like a halo, because it didn’t seem “good enough.”
Finally, I decided it was good enough for my purposes, and put it up. I think your buzzard is perfect for your purposes, too. If anyone wants to see a top-notch, “perfect” buzzard photo, there’s always Google image search! I just like seeing your world.
Thank you, Linda. You are so kind. Truly it was an amazing couple of minutes watching him spread out those enormous wings, close them and repeat several time. He made us chuckle at the thought of not needing SPF, just catching the breeze in that open space. PS I will be by to catch up on my reading. Unfortunately, the country is bringing some internet issues which I hope to fix very soon.
i love these guys, and love to catch them on a fence, too! it only happens once in a while. 🙂
I kept looking for him to come back when I had finally fetched the camera and put it in a more advantageous spot. Alas, it was a one time show, I believe. Thank you for hosting this. You really encourage me to stay engaged with our surroundings.
oh I see the Buzzards you call them. I thought it was an Eagle.Huge wings. Great shot for me to see.
So glad you can see it.
Don’t blame the zoom. Those were the heat waves that blurred your shot!
lol…thanks…I’ll tell my husband. 🙂
Love to see those wingspreads.
They are impressive.
I imagine Rick had his cellphone in his pocket. Just a few years ago this sight would be visualized only in your memory without any kind of camera available to record. You make the most of serendipitous moments, Georgette.
Thank you, Marian. You are reading my mind. Silly me…I keep looking in that corner for him to come back. Since Tuesday, I have been thinking about that — the shots I missed before digital. 🙂
Perfect capture!
awww…thank you. So glad you can see him.
they are large birds and look even larger when they open their wings. great capture.
How blest you were to see this. I know it’s a bummer when we don’t have our cameras with us at moments like this but you did capture it and that’s what counts. Seems like a very large bird for sure.
They are so hard to capture- great shot.
Thank you, southwest.
That’s a great photo and i’m glad you shared it with us.
Thank you, Denise.
Who cares about the blur?
Nicely done!
Peace 🙂
Glad you can make it out. You made me smile. 🙂
That sucker is HUGE!! Don’t think I’d like him hanging around!!
Really, he’s relatively harmless, only interested in hunting what’s already dead. Did you know it’s against the law to kill a buzzard in TX? They clean the countryside in a manner of speaking.
He’s the perfect “fence ornament!”
🙂
I love this!!! They’re ugly but oh so necessary in our world!!
Thank you for weighing in. My husband has taught me the same. I do hope I get a second chance to catch him preen his feathers as he did. What a memorable display that was.
A great catch!! Thanks so much for visiting my blog yesterday, I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. The last part of the countryside series is up now. Will check back here again! Have a great weekend.
Your photos of the cottage, mountain, friends and family were spectacular. I enjoyed your share very much. Thank you for stopping by here.
What an interesting shot!
Thank you, Dianna. I wonder if I will get another opportunity to get him in focus.
I wonder what the buzzard was after.
Sadly, there’s always a creature who has seen the end of its days out in the pastures. Sobering, really.
That’s some buzzard. Don’t think I’ve ever seen one up close.
They are amazing birds doing an important job for our environment. Note to self: Don’t forget my camera even when I walk out on the back porch.
Nice capture! That fence is going to come in handy for Theresa’s meme.
haha…it sure is. There was more action there yesterday as a cow was grazing with her twins.