冬のひとり旅 winter travels

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Posted on 2019年1月16日 by T Ibara Photo

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65 thoughts on “冬のひとり旅 winter travels”

MichelleMarie on 2019年2月12日 at 11:28 PM said:

Looks like he’s taking a ride! 😀 Love the tall grass. That seems to be a favorite place. 💜

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年2月13日 at 9:38 AM said:
  
  Thanks for the lovely imagery of your words 😀 The winds were strong on this day, and it did look as if he was riding along with the wind. I enjoy visiting this bird/nature sanctuary very much ❤
  
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2justanotherpost on 2019年1月22日 at 9:03 PM said:

I nearly didn’t make out the lil’ bird :I
Great shot ❤

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月22日 at 9:26 PM said:
  
  Thank you 🙂 I’m glad you saw the little bird.
  
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Tiny on 2019年1月22日 at 7:31 AM said:

Love the harmony of soft colors in your picture, Takami ❤ And the bunting is well camouflaged in the reeds, hopefully it will stay safe that way.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月22日 at 12:34 PM said:
  
  Thank you dear Helen ❤ I also hope this bunting and his/her friends will stay safe this winter. They seemed very alert and aware of their surroundings. Really appreciate your comment 🙂
  
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SuperDuque on 2019年1月22日 at 5:48 AM said:

Winter's Camp from P.S… Webisodes on Vimeo.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月22日 at 12:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you! I will watch the video tonight 🙂
  
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Julie@frogpondfarm on 2019年1月22日 at 3:47 AM said:

Such a sweet little bird ..and what a glorious image! 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月22日 at 12:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you Julie! I’m very happy this little guy has received a positive response ❤ 🙂
  
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Sreejith Nair on 2019年1月21日 at 7:11 PM said:

Beautiful image, Takami 🙂

This time of the year, we have lot of visitors from the much colder northern lands.

I spotted some cranes last day in our neighborhood.

Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 7:47 PM said:
  
  Hello Sreejith,
  Thank you so much for stopping by!
  I’m very happy this Common reed bunting has been receiving a postive response 🙂 As you see, it has very subdued colours in the winter, but I feel it adds to the beauty.
  
  It must have been wonderful to see the cranes in your neighborhood! Maybe you will share a photo in the near future? 🙂 All best wishes to you and your family 🙂
  
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  - Sreejith Nair on 2019年1月21日 at 10:36 PM said:
    
    Thank you so much, Takami 🙂
    
    There is so much happening here in South India, it’s festival season and harvest season as well 🙂
    
    I will surely share some images in near future…
    
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Aquileana on 2019年1月20日 at 3:48 AM said:

Beautiful ♥️😘 wishing you an excellent 2019, dear Takami

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 12:52 PM said:
  
  Thank you my friend! I’m so happy you could visit ❤
  
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Mabel Kwong on 2019年1月19日 at 7:29 PM said:

Amazing capture, Takami. So cute, the bird peeking out from the leaves. It blends in so well with the brown, yet still stands out Great work 🙂 Hopefully people aren’t using your photos without permission

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 12:52 PM said:
  
  Thank you Mabel. So happy you could visit, and really appreciate your comment 🙂
  I’m very glad you liked this little bird. I love the natural colours and how he blends in the reed field. But as you say, he does have his own distinct features!
  
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Nasuko on 2019年1月19日 at 8:47 AM said:

風に立ち向かう姿が勇敢で孤高なオーラがカッコイイですね！
風の流れが枯れススキというのも、日本人の心をくすぐりますね☺️👍🇯🇵
思わず、頑張れよ‼️‼️チュン太‼️‼️と心の中で応援してしまいますね☺️👍👍🇯🇵🌸💕

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 10:03 AM said:
  
  Nasukoさま🌸
  こんにちは！いつもありがとうございます🙏私も”日本的な”ワンシーンだなあ〜と思っていましたので、本当に嬉しいです（＊＾＾＊）
  
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noelleg44 on 2019年1月19日 at 12:07 AM said:

The bird’s camouflage is so perfect – you got a wonderful shot!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 12:50 PM said:
  
  Thank you Noelle! Common reed buntings blend perfectly with their surroundings during the winter months. They also move quite quickly. I was so happy to get a glimpse of this fellow 🙂
  
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inesephoto on 2019年1月18日 at 8:45 PM said:

Beautiful shot, Takami! This little female is in her element 🙂 Winter is the best time for the bird photography, I think.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:08 PM said:
  
  Thank you Inese!
  She really was in her element. And now I understand why the English name is “Common reed bunting.” They do blend perfectly with the reed fields 🙂 And I agree – winter is a wonderful season for bird photography ❤
  
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  - inesephoto on 2019年1月18日 at 10:29 PM said:
    
    Another couple of month and the leaves will hide the secret life of birds 🙂
    
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    - T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月21日 at 12:49 PM said:
      
      Ah yes, the birds will have their privacy restored 😀
      
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      - inesephoto on 2019年1月22日 at 1:23 AM said:
        
        True 🙂
Sylvie Ge on 2019年1月18日 at 4:38 PM said:

Perfect camouflage!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:07 PM said:
  
  Thank you! ❤
  
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  - Sylvie Ge on 2019年1月18日 at 10:13 PM said:
    
    🙂
    
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Savvy101 - Writers on 2019年1月18日 at 2:05 PM said:

Absolutely amazing shot! Takami, you are the master of photography!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:06 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words!
  I’m very happy this little bird has received a warm reception. Common reed buntings blend-in so perfectly to their environments (reed field) during the cold winter months 🙂
  
  Best,
  Takami
  
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  - Savvy101 - Writers on 2019年1月19日 at 4:18 AM said:
    
    Absolutely, Takami! Thank you, love looking at your photos, they are always super wonderful!!
    
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DM on 2019年1月18日 at 7:53 AM said:

Love the color and texture! I am partial to earth tones 🙂 One of my favorites you’ve taken. DM

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:05 PM said:
  
  How lovely to see a comment from you 🙂
  I love earth tones too. And very happy that this Common reed bunting has received a positive response. They are so quick, it’s hard to “catch” them in a good shot 🙂
  
  Best,
  Takami
  
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walkingthroughpsalms on 2019年1月17日 at 5:11 AM said:

This is so beautiful!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:04 PM said:
  
  Thank you! I’m so happy this fellow has received a positive response 🙂
  
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lacrimaroua on 2019年1月17日 at 3:13 AM said:

Beautiful photo !!!
I wish rou, my dear Takami, all the best !!! 😉

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:04 PM said:
  
  Thank you, dear friend! I am happy you like this little bird 🙂
  
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Looking for the Light on 2019年1月17日 at 1:47 AM said:

Hi Takami
I hope you and your family is healthy and happy. I love the photo above, I love most of your photos. I want to thank you for visiting my art site yesterday.
Take care.
Melinda

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:04 PM said:
  
  Hi Melinda,
  Thank you for your well wishes and stopping by. I’m glad you enjoy some of my photography 🙂
  
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  - Looking for the Light on 2019年1月19日 at 2:03 AM said:
    
    Sending good wishes for the weekend!
    
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hitandrun1964 on 2019年1月17日 at 12:22 AM said:

Charming and so very touching, my friend. Just beautiful.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you my friend ❤ These "natural coloured" birds are often overlooked, but they are so resourceful and charming 🙂
  
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Josh Gross | The Jaguar on 2019年1月16日 at 11:45 PM said:

I didn’t even see the bird at first! He or she is very well camouflaged.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:02 PM said:
  
  I completely understand – I had to blink twice to make sure this fellow was still there while frantically adjusting my camera settings 😀 You’re right, these birds (Common reed buntings) in their winter plumage blend in perfectly to their surroundings.
  
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Carol A. Hand on 2019年1月16日 at 11:17 PM said:

Absolutely exquisite, Takami!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you Carol! 🙂
  
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Julia Penner-Zook on 2019年1月16日 at 11:07 PM said:

Ahhh this is a photo that makes the viewer want to reach out and touch. The texture (almost the smell) comes through profoundly. And to see that little beauty tucked in there! Lovely!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 10:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you Julia! I love how this little guy is almost “hidden” from view, therefore asking us to look a little closer. Common reed buntings in their winter plumage are very beautiful 🙂
  
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  - Julia Penner-Zook on 2019年1月21日 at 12:03 AM said:
    
    They most certainly are!
    
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D. Wallace Peach on 2019年1月16日 at 11:01 PM said:

A beautiful photo, Takami. I was so taken by color and softness of the grass that I almost didn’t see that little fellow. What a delightful surprise. 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月18日 at 9:59 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Diana. Common reed buntings in their winter plumage blend in perfectly with the reed fields. It took a few trips & some patience to get a clear shot, but it was great fun to observe these little birds in action 🙂
  
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AmyRose🌹 on 2019年1月16日 at 9:51 PM said:

What a shot, Takami! Amazing you even saw this bird. Gorgeous!!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月16日 at 9:56 PM said:
  
  Thank you Amy. Common reed buntings do blend in perfectly with the reed fields when they are in their winter plumage! I was so happy when this little fellow allowed me to take this shot 🙂
  
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  - AmyRose🌹 on 2019年1月16日 at 10:07 PM said:
    
    I bet you were!! How I’m learning birds are indeed challenging to photograph. I’ve been trying for so long now to capture woodpeckers without blur. Yeah, right. Keep bumping that SS up and I still don’t have it quite right. LOL 😘
    
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tanjabrittonwriter on 2019年1月16日 at 9:46 PM said:

It blends into the background so well, Takami. It would be easy to miss.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月16日 at 9:50 PM said:
  
  Yes, Tanja – common reed buntings perfectly blend in with the reeds. They are also quite fast too.
  
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  - tanjabrittonwriter on 2019年1月16日 at 9:58 PM said:
    
    Thank you for the ID, Takami. I had wondered.
    
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    - T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月16日 at 9:59 PM said:
      
      Your welcome, Tanja 😉
      
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      - tanjabrittonwriter on 2019年1月16日 at 10:04 PM said:
        
        Have a wonderful rest of the week, Takami. Until next time! 😊
MichaelStephenWills on 2019年1月16日 at 7:50 PM said:

never have, never will

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月16日 at 7:52 PM said:
  
  🙂
  
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Jill Weatherholt on 2019年1月16日 at 6:55 PM said:

Gorgeous shot!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2019年1月16日 at 7:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you Jill ❤
  
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