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AUSTRALIA ~ The Antipodes
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Sunday, September 20, 2009

In the Shadow of a Kookaburra


Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A kookaburra watching me from the shadows on our lawn, Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Shadow Shot Sunday #70
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Sweet fleeting moment
Small kookaburra shadow
A breath of magic
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman
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15 comments:

GalleryJuana said...

That is a cool name for a bird. He looks cute alongside his shadow.

bobbie said...

So that's what a kookaburra looks like! I like him, and his shadow!

A Wild Thing said...

What a sweet lil' soul, probably wondering the same as he strikes a pose...don't ya wonder what goes on in their lil' feathery brains...FOOD!!!

Looks like spring is getting closer, as your grass is greening, ours is browning...the death of a season brings life to the far side of the Earth...enjoy every moment with that funny little Kookaburra...

More hugs dear friend!

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Sylvia K said...

I love the Kookaburra! And what terrific shadow shots, Gemma!

Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Crafty Green Poet said...

kookaburra's always seem to have such character! Great photos!

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

A kookaburra! Wow. Needless to say, we don't have them here in NM, but it is fun to see your encounter!

Rambling Woods said...

That is such a cute little bird Gemma.

Dianne said...

he looks so sweet in the second shot :)

Rosebud Collection said...

Oh, I love it..I always get excited to catch a shot like this.
Wonderful job Gemma..Beautiful bird too.
Happy SSS.

poefusion said...

what a beautiful little guy. i think the kookaburra is my favorite bird from your parts. you captured great shots of him.

Ralph said...

The shadow of the bird nearly doubles his size, adding to his stature. Small he seems, but happily he has a nice day to admire his shadow...

Catherine said...

cute shadow shot here...

Hey Harriet said...

Awww...he's such a little cutie! I so rarely see kookaburras on the ground. He must have been digging for worms! He sure appears to be very comfortable with you taking pics of him. Probably enjoying the attenion :)

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Small kookaburra,
it seems as though some sadness
steals through your laughter.

Happily Retired Gal said...

Wonderful ;--)
It's fun to see the little bird we sang about all those years as kids!
Hugs and blessings,

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