Saturday, April 3, 2010

Camera Critters # 104 - Happy 2nd Birthday

Camera Critters by Misty Dawn, go here to see who's participating.




Just got back from Europe on Thursday and took some time zone recovery time. Thought I would share a few critter shots I took for the Birthday celebration. I call this one "Pigeon on Marble" from a plaza in Verona, Italy. This is a very majestic bird.
Here is a seagull over twin towers in Venice, Italy.
Here are a pair of Magpies from on the bus trip to Wurzburg, Germany. These are the first I've ever seen.
It was a great trip with many more photos to come.
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27 comments:

  1. i beatiApril 3, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    unusual in some instances great header sandy

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  2. CarlettaApril 3, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Nice collection of shots Tom!
    Welcome Home.

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  3. DeniseinVAApril 3, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Welcome home! Loved your photos and will look forward to seeing your vacation shots. Bet you had a fantastic time!

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  4. MichaelApril 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Those pigeons always make out like they own the joint. Nice pics.

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  5. Coy HillApril 3, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Welcome back, looks like you covered some territory in your absence!

    With the warmer temps fishing in turning on quickly around here.

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  6. Ruth's Photo BlogApril 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    This is a good start to your pictures.I am waiting to see more.Have a wonderful Easter.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  7. edenApril 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful shots as always Tom. Love all the images.

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  8. AnonymousApril 3, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Welcome home; looking forward to seeing your photographs from your trip! I really like your "Pigeon on Marble" picture.

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  9. Susan CookApril 3, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Cool birds, sounds like a great trip. I've never seen magpies before in person either. Very cool. :)

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  10. DarApril 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Pigeon on Marble reminds me of Piegon oh Hot Tin Roof at my folks farm. Your pic made me laugh..thanks for the chuckle, they are proud as pipers.
    Welcome Home and I'm anxious to see more of Europe thru your eyes.
    Thanks for sharing
    Bless Your Easter

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  11. GeorgeApril 3, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    The pigeon looks as if he's marching. Was he one of the guards? You got some wonderful pictures of critters on your trip and we look forward to seeing more pictures from the trip. It's good to have you back and I hope you have a very happy Easter.

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  12. Jack and JoannApril 3, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Welcome home. Can't wait to hear all about the trip. Have a Happy Easter tomorrow.

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 3, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Welcome Home, Tom.... Neat pictures of the birds. I especially like seeing the Magpies. I have never seen them either. Gorgeous birds, aren't they?

    Happy Easter to you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 4, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    I am so pleased you are back Tom. Love the colors in the one with the towers.

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  15. RajeshApril 4, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Beautiful shots. The shot of Magpies is very nice.

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  16. DarlaApril 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Welcome Home!! You've been missed..

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  17. eileeninmdApril 4, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Neat shots of the magpies and the pigeons. You must have had a great trip to Europe.

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  18. AnonymousApril 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Ohhh. Hate those Magpies! They are loud and aggressive and when Clover was a puppy, one of them terrorized her the poor baby! LoL. Looks like you had fun.

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  19. happily retired galApril 5, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Welcome back! Kewl critter views from your travels. Amazing how much they look like their American relatives ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  20. WillardApril 5, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    It's good to see you back blogging, but I am glad you had such a rewarding trip. The flying seagull is especially dramatic.

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  21. WillardApril 5, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Fantastic light in this shot!

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  22. TipperApril 5, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Pretty critters-glad you're home safe : )

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  23. RoseApril 5, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time! Were you ready to come home or would you rather have stayed longer?

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  24. Jeannette StGApril 6, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Wurzburg...did you visit where Luther spent his time?

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  25. HilaryApril 6, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Welcome back and happy two years of blogging! That silhouette shot is wonderful!

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  26. MaryApril 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Look forward to more European photos! Would love to go sometime, but I'll enjoy your trip for now :-)

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  27. Twisted FencepostApril 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Neat shots, Tom.
    Those magpies have interesting colorations. I like them.

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