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YHBB Gymnastics, #390
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YHBB Gymnastics, #390

by Ron Dudley

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted July 24, 2009472 views8 comments
For some reason I've always been a little fond this shot in spite of the OOF foreground cattail so I'm glad for this week's theme. These Yellow-headed Blackbirds really put themselves through some gyrations in the springtime to impress the ladies and defend their territory.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 25, 2009 at 3:12 AM
This is excellent, Ron; great dof, extremely well-balanced comp, and a priceless pose! Good entry!
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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 26, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Love it Ron! These Yellow-headed Blackbirds sure put their "all" into their mating rituals!
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 26, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Good one, Ron!
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Comment posted by May Haga on July 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Missed seeing this when it was posted. Love it and a good choice for WP
May
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 29, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Wonderful shot!
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 29, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Congrats on having 2 EPs in the same week Ron....fantastic shooting!!!
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Comment posted by Rosemarie Arbur on July 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM
It's a great shot. Congrats, Ron!
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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on August 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Very cool Ron. What a poser ! :toast:
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