Mary's Photoblog
Ian and a coffee loving bird.
Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 8 July 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Ian did try to rescue my coffee from this cheeky bird.
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I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Mary this has to be one of the cutest pictures that I have seen. What a cheeky little bird and I love the expression on Ian's face.
8 Jul 2008 5:21am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
The cheeky little devil. Great capture Mary. Love the expression on Ian's face but he doesn't like he's trying very hard to save your drink lol.
8 Jul 2008 8:16am
@Mike: Cheers Mike. Well, the bird actually went for my Lemon drizzle cake first, I was having none of that, It was the last slice! lol, so for his cheek, I told Ian to let him have my coffee instead. He went on to drink the milk out of a milk pot and put the spoon back on the tray. He was a right character :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
What a sense of opportunity. The decisive moment.
8 Jul 2008 9:20am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wonderful capture, Mary! Wonderful expression on Ian's face!
8 Jul 2008 9:44am
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
How funny - for us watching. You may not have wanted him drinking your coffee, though.
What a wonderful composition this is - Ian's blue eyes and the bird's blue tail feathers!
8 Jul 2008 11:10am
@Judy: Thanks Judy, I was really enjoying the coffee when this little bird flew in to join us. He made a bee line for my Lemon drizzle cake, I was having none of that, it was the last slice they had lol, so as a consolation, I asked Ian to leave him be and let him have the coffee instead :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
awsome capture!! too funny. Ian's expression is priceless :-)))
8 Jul 2008 12:13pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
You were just on time with your shutter! You never know with birds and animals these days.......they eat and drink like people! (Do they expect us to do viceversa?!)
8 Jul 2008 12:17pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Oh my gosh, Mary! How funny is that! Perfect expression on Ian's face is priceless and the fact that it is only the bird's bottom is hysterical!
8 Jul 2008 12:39pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
it's fun and cute... a beautiful moment... nice pic, Mary!
8 Jul 2008 1:46pm
Man with 101 Names from Hamburg, United States
Now that's something you don't see everyday ! I love your brothers expression ! well captured :o)
8 Jul 2008 1:59pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Fantastic, love this candid photo...who can blame the bird...coffee and good looking man, come on...lol ;)
8 Jul 2008 2:00pm
@Lorraine: :D Ian loved the compliment Lorraine, he sends his thanks, You really made his day, bless you :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
uh-oh,Ian seemed to be saying!I guess your coffee was a lot sweeter!:)
8 Jul 2008 2:05pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
I think he came especially for Ians party..! What a unique shot, well done Mary.
8 Jul 2008 4:48pm
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
What a comical capture! And the expression on Ian's face says it all.
8 Jul 2008 7:09pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
A lovely story is told here, well captured Mary.
8 Jul 2008 7:23pm
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Love this, Mary! Ian's expression is priceless. Fantastic!
8 Jul 2008 7:50pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Well ... you know what they say, "good to the last drop"! A beautifully captured moment to always share with the love of your life!
8 Jul 2008 8:25pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautiful fun shot. Ian seems fascinated!
8 Jul 2008 9:00pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Great fun shot of a wonderful moment, really lovely!
8 Jul 2008 10:29pm
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
I didn't know that parrots could like coffee :)
Ian has beautiful blue eyes...
9 Jul 2008 12:28am
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
aw, that's a funny shot!! great capture MaryB! :)
9 Jul 2008 4:21am
Rags from Plano, United States
Very cool! I think you do a great job taking pictures.
9 Jul 2008 4:33am
Barbara from Florida, United States
What a laugh this one gave me. Fabulous shot Mary. It is a Quaker or Monk Parrot, I would recognize one anywhere. I have had one for a pet over 20 years, they are full of mischief.
10 Jul 2008 12:37am
@Barbara: Thank you Barbara, I had no idea what sort of parrot he was, thank you for identifiying him, I can add that info to the photo now :)
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
An excellent catch, Mary! Love the impression of your hubby´s face!
10 Jul 2008 8:34pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
hahaha - I think this one is my favourite of the lot Mary - what a gorgeous shot. I love the look on Ian's face! :)
11 Jul 2008 7:56am
Nikon D40X
1/125 second
F/5.0
ISO 200
135 mm (35mm equiv.)