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Nestled on Coral Bells

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 14 November 2024 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

In a sheltered corner of the front yard garden, the baby goldfinches lay nestled on the vibrant purple coral bells, their delicate feathers like flecks of gold against the rich purple leaves. They seemed almost weightless, tucked so tenderly into their unlikely perch. Their downy forms still and soft in the dappled morning light. The sight took me by surprise, as if nature had conspired to create a moment of quiet enchantment—one of those rare, unexpected glimpses of life in its most tender, unguarded form.

Weekly prompt: Companions

Photo captured September 19, 2023.

NIKON D7000 1/125 second F/5.6 ISO 1600 300 mm

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Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

Oh how cute kids.

14 Nov 2024 5:15am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

There are miraculous moments like this and they must be savoured because they are rare and precious. Thank you for sharing Steven.
https://mesregards.fr/

14 Nov 2024 6:10am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Well seen! The tiny chicks look so helpless and a wonderful frame with the combination of yellow and purple.

14 Nov 2024 6:38am

claudine/canelle from Lorient, France

Rho ...trop mignon !!!

14 Nov 2024 6:44am

jpla from Anjou, France

ils découvrent le monde qui les entoure

14 Nov 2024 7:18am

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

What a wonderful thing to happen to you, Steven - and that so unexpected

14 Nov 2024 7:21am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Superbe capture !

14 Nov 2024 7:44am

Anna Cherer from LA ROCHELLE, France

Oh! What a wonderful surprise! So cute babies ! A beautiful capture

14 Nov 2024 8:02am

PascalXLD from Lorient, France

Superbe ils sont mignons
Bonne journée

14 Nov 2024 8:11am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

adorable babies ! nice closeup

14 Nov 2024 8:57am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

A wonderful capture of these little fledglings nestled in the leaves of the garden!

14 Nov 2024 9:28am

willy from Brussels, Belgium

une très belle capture Steven

Ils sont vraiment mignons !

greetings

14 Nov 2024 10:32am

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

What a lovely picture.
The goldfinches are very cozy
Great capture!

14 Nov 2024 12:30pm

Giulio from Turin, Italy

Finding these little goldfinches was a stroke of luck, but the enchanting photo you managed to take is the real treasure here.

14 Nov 2024 12:48pm

RJ Morrison from Elora, Canada

A superb image with incredible detail and eye pleasing color!

14 Nov 2024 1:27pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

5 stars from me. This is tender and beautiful.

14 Nov 2024 1:32pm

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Oh quelle jolie photographie ! J'adore les teintes de ces petits oiseaux sur ces feuilles mauves.
BRAVO Steven.
Douce journée

14 Nov 2024 2:16pm

Sam from Chennai, India

So cute. The goldfinches look beautiful.
Great capture. :)

14 Nov 2024 2:22pm

Rose from United States

OH! They make my heart sing!

14 Nov 2024 2:40pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

These two chicks are magnificent, the contrast of colors with the leaves is superb!

14 Nov 2024 4:51pm

Roger Dekert from VAUREAL, France

The miracle of life.
A beautiful painting offered by Mother Nature in your garden.
It’s a tender moment that you are offering us here.

14 Nov 2024 5:13pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

& Congratulations on your Spotlight !

14 Nov 2024 5:19pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

This tender moment beautifully photographed, fine details of the young plumage.

14 Nov 2024 5:30pm

Tomix from landerneau, France

Congratulations ! Beautiful image.

14 Nov 2024 6:06pm

Remus from Portugal

Given their tender age and fluffy appearance, these birds must have left the nest very recently. They probably can't fly very well yet. The contrast of colors is perfect.

14 Nov 2024 8:02pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

Oh...so cute ! Wonderful photo !

14 Nov 2024 9:19pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

What a wonderful and special moment to experience. Sweet photo.

15 Nov 2024 12:00am

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

Fantastic shot of the baby birds amongst the purple leaves. Great color and congrats on your featured shot.

15 Nov 2024 12:02am

Harry from Apex NC, United States

the purple and gold go well together. you framed nicely, with the large leaf lower left and the birds making a sort of diagonal across the image

15 Nov 2024 4:15am

Ginnie Hart from Netherlands

Surprised by joy, Steven!

15 Nov 2024 6:09am

Astrid from Netherlands

OHHH, Steven, aren't these two cuties and look at those details. I do hope they were safe were they were and able to fly out into the wide world..... What a find.
Have a lovely weekend.

15 Nov 2024 7:26am

Bill Phillips from Droitwich, United Kingdom

What a delightful find. I hope they grew to maturity

15 Nov 2024 7:36am

Gérard from Chateau-Gombert, Marseille, France

Congrats Steven !!!

15 Nov 2024 9:15am

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

What a lovely sweet adorable couple of young birds.
And the colours are so great together and the drops really finish it off.
The icing on the cake

15 Nov 2024 11:08am

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

And also congratulations

15 Nov 2024 11:09am

Jim and Barb from CUSTER, United States

What a photo, I love it!

15 Nov 2024 1:05pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Congratulation on your SPOTLIGHT! Well deserved

15 Nov 2024 3:10pm

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

Congratulations for this spotlight Steven

15 Nov 2024 3:25pm

Jean-Louis Guianvarc'h from Valence d'Albigeois, France

Des poussins superbes dans leur environnement: la photo est magnifique! Félicitations. Bonne soirée.

15 Nov 2024 4:09pm

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Oh les adorables petites boules de duvet jaune !
Bravo pour le spotlight !

15 Nov 2024 4:22pm

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

Brilliant congratulations

15 Nov 2024 4:24pm

Peter B. from Fullerton, United States

An incredibly tender capture! Nature is full of surprises.

15 Nov 2024 9:23pm

Ted from Blackwood, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

scruffy looking kids (for now!) Congrats on the spotlight!

15 Nov 2024 9:31pm

Elizabeth Buckalew from Flagstaff, United States

OMG, Steven! This is such an amazingly beautiful image... I just LOVE it! Precious little jewels!

16 Nov 2024 12:51am

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

Congratulations on the Spotlight, Steven. This is such a sweet image. Beautifully photographed. I love the colors and the wonderful detail. I love it!

16 Nov 2024 5:03am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Congratulations on the color Spotlight!

16 Nov 2024 7:44am

suzanne from Belgium

Tout mignons !!!
J'aime :-)

17 Nov 2024 10:39am

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

A great lucky moment. Thank you for share.

17 Nov 2024 4:30pm

fereshteh. from mashhad, Iran

WOW !!
Lovely shot.

17 Nov 2024 8:23pm

jeanmadis from Chanburi, Thailand

Adorable baby birds.

The text that accompanies this charming image is very well written.

Have a nice day.

18 Nov 2024 1:27am

Rose from United States

Re my post the other day...it was of a clematis...and Bed Head was the perfect title. I meant to tell that in my post up yesterday evening and forgot to say that.

18 Nov 2024 6:40pm

Calusarus from Valence, France

A cute moment. Congratulations on your spotlight

23 Nov 2024 6:31am