The Gray Ballet…or..The Grey Ballet…
Just so that you know that I can spell gray…I looked it up… you use an “A” in gray in America, and an “E” in grey in Europe…Ta-Da!!
SO ON WITH THE POST…….I got dizzy yesterday….The nuthatches were putting on a ballet and it was very hard to follow the story line…there was so much swirling and twirling and loop-dee-looping that I think my eyes crossed…that could be why some of these images aren’t very sharp. I loved the images despite their flaws and decided to share them with you. So today class…we will study the various terms used in the world of Bird Ballet!
THE FLING-DA-LING…TECHNICAL BALLET TERM MEANING ” TO FLING YOUR TUTU”..
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“TOUCHY THE TIPPY”S”…TECHNICAL BALLET TERM MEANING..”TO TOUCH THE TIPS OF THE WINGS TOGETHER IN A BALLET KIND OF WAY”.
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“PEANUT EL GLORIOUSO PLIE”…TECHNICAL BALLET TERM MEANING…” TO TAKE THE PEANUT AND RUN”.
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“REDICULOUSO FABULIUS”…TECHNICAL BALLET TERM MEANING, “TO SHOW OFF ALL OF ONE’S FEATHER’S AT ONE TIME..ALL THE WHILE YELLING..AM I NOT BEAUTIFUL?” all rights reserved.
Wow! Love the wings, you capture great moments all the time
October 11, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Thanks! I have more to come
October 14, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Wow! I’m glad I went to that party… your photography is absolutely gorgeous! (I adore birds, by the way.) Glad I found your blog. I’m following.
October 4, 2012 at 12:17 am
WELCOME!! YOU ARE MY 400th FOLLOWER!! What a great party this is!!!!!
I’m glad you found me too! If you love birds,,find your way to the blue jay category..I’ve had a LOT of fun with them!
October 4, 2012 at 12:20 am
Will do! (Yeah, great party!! I wonder what’s in the quiche…)
October 4, 2012 at 12:21 am
You really did capture some wonderful balletic moves! I love birds, and could watch them dance all day! These are lovely photos. D
October 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Thank you
I love them too and how they move like they do without crashing constantly is just amazing to me…
October 2, 2012 at 4:19 pm
oh wow loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the first shot
amazinggggggggggg *envies at the same time really appreciates u for gettins such amazing shots*
October 2, 2012 at 8:51 am
LOL! THANK YOU!! I’m SO glad that you enjoyed them so much
October 2, 2012 at 1:05 pm
October 4, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Lovely images, Suzanne.
October 2, 2012 at 8:00 am
Thanks Mike….I’m not satisfied of course, the eyes weren’t in focus…but…I’ll take what I can get when it comes to this kind of behavior.
October 2, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Damn these are fabulous…. great post…. new camera???
October 2, 2012 at 5:12 am
The Nikon D300 with the 70-400mm lens…My Tried and True,,” Go To” camera
October 2, 2012 at 5:23 am
I just wonder with the difficulty of focus with the new camera… wonder if you had found a continuous focus feature on it…???
October 2, 2012 at 5:26 am
No…for shots like this, it just wouldn’t work…great for lots of other things..but I wouldn’t trust these to the coolpix.
October 2, 2012 at 5:31 am
No…for shots like this, it just wouldn’t work…great for lots of other things..but I wouldn’t trust these to the coolpix. However…the recent shots of the horses running toward me were all done with the coolpix set on it’s “sports” setting…so for that type of shot, it’s been just tremendously responsive.
October 2, 2012 at 5:32 am
I just knew there had to be a setting for that type shot… didn’t have enough time for testing that setting … awaiting my new camera.. will arrive in Pretoria soon and In still stuck 600 km away for another 10 odd days…
and boy is the internet here a pain… I get probably a half hour and that’s all… missing the city for that reason…
October 2, 2012 at 5:37 am
Great set – I wish my zoom was a bit faster – really love these.
October 2, 2012 at 3:38 am
Thanks! I wish mine was faster too!
October 2, 2012 at 4:12 am
Beautiful! Poetry in motion.
October 2, 2012 at 12:51 am
Birds really are, aren’t they!
October 2, 2012 at 4:13 am
Theatre, drama, action, artistry, technical difficulty and stamina, the pivots, twists and turns of the plot are clear to see, the attention to detail in costume portraying flight is without equal…
…. the only thing is that this ballet has a small failing in, is that the object of the Principle dancer’s desire is a humble peanut, would not pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds be a little more highbrow and befitting , given the exquisite costume design and choreography???
October 1, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Oh my!! Such high praise!! I must talk with the director and see if we cannot find a more suitable object of desire for our dancer’s……..this could be SO exciting
Thank you dear ballet patron for bringing this to my attention….the only obstacle that I can foresee to a change is the same problem that most every ballet has….we are on a tight budget……( those fancy costumes don’t come cheap you know!!)
October 14, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Okay, for next time….I’m thinking video. Set to the music of The Blue Danube, of course. Best music for a bird ballet next to Swan Lake.
October 1, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Ahhhhh..charging the video camera batteries commander!
October 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Such incredible photos and yes, just another high brow ballet that nobody understands but we can all enjoy the delightful visuals. Thanks Suzanne!
October 1, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I couldn’t have said it better myself..LOLOLOL!
October 1, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Those photos are stunning! Just loved your descriptions
October 1, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Thank you…I am a ballet expert you know..LOLOLOL
October 1, 2012 at 8:59 pm
WOW! I admire your patience and your photography! These are great flight shots. You are amazing dear Suzanne. Thanks and Love, nia
October 1, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Thank you nia…They should have been sharper, but I get too excited
October 1, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Wow what a stunning little guy! Great Photos!
October 1, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Thank you
He was so fun to watch 
October 1, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Well. I’ve certainly learned something new today, Suzanne.
Love the “touchy the tippys. “
October 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm
It’s one of my favorite Ballet moves!
October 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm