Proud Provider is a photograph by Lois Bryan which was uploaded on February 9th, 2010.
Proud Provider
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by Lois Bryan
Title
Proud Provider
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Art
Description
NOTE: FINE ART AMERICA WATERMARK WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED IMAGE.
The male Eastern Bluebird image captured in Maryland in June of 2008 with the Nikon D40x and the 70-300mm vr Nikon lens at focal length of 300mm. Texture added in Photoshop along with some digital painting in Corel Painter 11.
Range and Habitat
Eastern Bluebird: Breeds east of Rockies from southeast Canada to Gulf of Mexico; winters in southern portion of breeding range. Inhabits open woodlands, clearings, farmlands, parks, orchards, gardens, fields; often seen along roadsides on utility wires and fences.
INTERESTING FACTS
When approached by a predator, male Eastern Bluebirds make a song-like warning cry. If a male is not present, a female will begin to sing, hoping to attract a protective male back to the territory.
Their numbers have declined due to competition from starlings and house sparrows for nest sites.
Clutch size varies with latitude and longitude, with bluebirds farther north and farther west having larger clutches.
A group of thrushes are collectively known as a "hermitage" and a "mutation" of thrushes.
Information on Bluebirds courtesy of Wikipedia.
My thanks to Ghostbones on Flickr for the texture.
Uploaded
February 9th, 2010
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Comments (28)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Suki Michelle
Have you read “The Goldfinch”? This lovely simple image reminds me of that marvelous book. The precious feeling captured. If you haven’t, please do.
Skip Willits
This brings back great memories of birds I once had. Provider evokes just what the title claims. Well done.
Music of the Heart
Perfection, Lois!! I love everything about this photo, especially that I can enjoy this moment with this pretty bluebird! LFT
R christopher Vest
awesome. if andrew wyeth painted birds, it would look like this. splendid balance and skilled treatment. wow!
Lenore Senior
This is so great! I love bluebirds and this image has perfect light and rich and beautiful colors. I love this entire gallery....and you are very kind and I thank you! v/f
Lois Bryan
Thank you, Susan, for the feature in your lovely group "Women Photographers" ... i truly appreciate it!!!
Suzanne Gaff
We have 2 nests, at least, every year in our BB house in our back yard. We watch them build the nest and have their little ones, but never get to see them leave the nest. It all happens in a flash and once they're gone, they're gone. We came close this summer when the fledglings were really popping out of the hole! Gorgeous creatures! Your gallery is amazing! I will come back often, I know! Thanks for your comment on Amish Washday! Blessings, Suzanne
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