Picture of the day - February 1, 2009

"Pensive Mockingbird"

Photo courtesy of Bill Perry.         (Click on the photo for a larger view) Today's picture features a very pensive-looking mockingbird. The mockingbird is the "state bird" of the great state of Texas (and several other states as well), and photographer Bill Perry did an excellent job at photographing this one - apparently during a moment of deep reflection! Actually, Mr. Perry says the fowl was sitting on a fence singing a song when this picture was taken, but it does look quite lost in thought nonetheless. Here are the camera and settings used to capture this image: Camera: Nikon D300 Lens: Tamron 200-400mm Focal length: 400mm Exposure: 1/500 second Aperture: f/5.6 Shooting mode: Aperture Priority ISO: 500   Visitor Comments... Name: Janine Stamper Town: Crossville, TN Wow, this is a great shot of one of the most beautiful birds you'll ever see. And by the way, the Mockingbird is our "state bird" as well (Tennessee).     Name: Hugh Phillips Town: Brookings, SD Wonderful photograph you have there Mr. Perry. He looks like he's posing for you!     Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA He is beautiful and sings a beautiful song.     Name: Stuart Kelly Town: Hattiesburg, MS Our state bird as well here in Mississippi. Love the photo!     Name: Ron Tuttle Town: Ashland, KY Neat shot!     Name: Becky Fairchild Town: Latrobe, PA Lovely bird and a wonderful picture. So clear and sharp.   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"