While the classic photo of the Western Meadowlark is taken with the bird singing, mouth wide open, this guy refused to cooperate and sing his wonderful tune while I was watching him. He waited until I got tired and turned my head from the camera to sing his tune, which was magical nonetheless.
nature has no boss 
Great capture.
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Thanks.
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Thanks Victor and may you have a wonderful weekend.
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A stunning photo!
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Thanks Sheila, hope you have a great and fun filled weekend.
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… just to let you know he knew what was up! great shot, and thanks for the like over at my spot too!
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You bet he knew what was up…that was part of the game and playing with this guy was fun. Thanks for stopping by here and checking things out and have a great weekend.
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One of the many reasons I love shooting in nature… you never know what great surprises are in store. Thanks, you have a great weekend as well!
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Nature always does seem to provide that surprise and in essence a surprise is what we are always looking for. Thanks for the feedback and have some fun.
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Beautiful shot… Great use of depth 🙂
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Thanks you. I need to learn how to attach audio as his song is wonderful.
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What a great capture Mike! Wonderful colors and nice use of depth of field. Such a beautiful bird!
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Thanks Elina, he was a fine looking guy with a wonderful song. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you and same to you Mike! 🙂
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Yw,
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Isn’t that a beautiful bird? Thank you for brightening the day, and the song is definitely implied.
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Thanks Melissa, this guy did have a fine song. Hope you have a fun filled and relaxing weekend.
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Gorgeous image, Mike. Composition, colors, bokeh—all combine to stunning effect.
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Thanks Kenn, hope you weekend is filled with fun.
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He was waiting for you to aim your ear in the right direction.
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Excellent observation when my eyes were in the wrong place my hears were in the right place to hear that wonderful song. Thanks for checking out the post and all the best.
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Very nice shot! 🙂
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Thanks, hope your weekend is filled with fun.
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Such a divo! But he looks good. 🙂
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🙂
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Isn’t that always the way? Sometimes I think we’re being told to put the camera away and just be present! Sometimes I listen! 🙂
He is a fine specimen – the feathers and the grooves in the fence post – so nice!
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I hear you all around. Sometimes I listen and sometimes I don’t but from not listening I have learned to listen more. 🙂
Hope your weekend is going great.
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🙂
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A beautiful image…love the colours.
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Thanks Beth, hope all is going great your way.
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Rebel nature 🙂
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Nature always has that rebellious ingredient added to life’s recipe to make oh so delicious. Hope your weekend is going well and thanks for the feedback as it is greatly appreciated.
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His song is ones of my favorites….love the meadow lark!
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Me too, love their song and watching it come out of that wide open mouth.
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Might be “uncooperative” but this is a perfectly beautiful shot! 🙂
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Thanks Sam. Hope your day is going well.
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A beautiful bird and a stunning shot.
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Thanks Marco. Hope your day is going well.
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This makes me happy! Fabulous shot!
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Thanks. He was fun to watch
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Wonderful capture.
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Thanks, he was a fun bird to spend some time with.
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This made me laugh. 🙂
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Hi Mary and thanks.
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I love these birds and their song. It’s kind of nice to see one NOT singing. I always thought they looked as though they were wearing a yellow sweater over a black turtleneck. Lovely shot.
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Hi and we always love to hear their song as well. A true harbinger of the return of spring on the grasslands here and such a colorful addition to the plains as well. Hope you are having a great morning and enjoy your week ahead.
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The elusive decisive moment!
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Yes and in this case elusive.
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Oh the colour is glorious! beautiful picture.
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HI, yes these birds are quite an eyeful for sure especially during the early breading season where this male was sure dressed to impress. Thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback as we really appreciate it.
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I love these birds. Great shot Mike.
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