Hey Mr. Flicker! You’re no duck of any color!
Abstract / Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta / Animals / balloons / Birds / Ducks / International Balloon Fiesta / Rio Grande
Orange Duck Blue
Hey Mr. Flicker! You’re no duck of any color!
Off Center & Not Even 
Great shot of the flicker!
Thanks, Susan.
Birds flying around the floating earth balloon feels very surrealist. Very nice!
It was surreal. Thanks, Susan.
I enjoyed your selection, especially the flicker. We have them here, but I have not seen any this year. I spotted one downy woodpecker, but no flickers.
Cool and misty here tonight.
It’s been cold and rainy all day. They had to cancel the gas balloon race because of the weather.
Mr. Flicker is one handsome fellow! He looks like he’s dressed up for a night out on the town.
He was out on the bosque. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
Interesting set of photos, Tim. The first shot looks a bit like infrared. And the Flicker shot captures that red tail beautifully. How long does the balloon festival run?
The balloon firsta’s last day is Sunday. Thanks, Maj & Sher.
Mr. Flicker looks stunning in his attire
Ready for Cockatiel(s)
Did you paint the orange and blue airballoons ?
Thanks, abvr. No painting.
You are welcome Timothy.
Ok, the orange one in particular looked like a drawing.
Perfectly beautiful!
Thanks, Holly.
Always a joy!
That is a mighty fine looking Northern Flicker you got there Timothy! Red-Shafted I believe – definitely not a duckie ha.
Mr. Flicker would just as soon give the ducks the shaft. Thanks, Brian.
A gorgeous collection! I was out walking the desert trails. A beautiful dusk.
Thanks, Michele. That’s great you experienced a beautiful dusk. It rained all day and it’s still raining tonight.
Epic. How to ‘shoot’ balloons indeed.
Thanks, Shey.
another bird with spots.. the young starlings have them here too. I’m very taken with them.
Thanks, China Dream.
It’s fun to play with our photos, eh? And that’s a beauty of a flicker-not-a-duck!
If you can’t play with anything else, play with your photos. Thanks, Dale.
Right!
Oh, yes!!!! …and Mr. Flicker seems to be keeping the balance between! Brilliant!
He is well balanced. Thanks, Marina.
Oh, yes!
Awesome picture of the Flicker, Tim! Nice!!! Loved how you edited these images. Using our imagination is so much fun!
Thanks, Amy Rose.
Fabulous! I have not seen any Flickers this summer. Nice picture!
Thanks, Nancy.
Love the bottom Image with the balloon in the distance… Great shot
Thanks, Sue. It’s a bit worldly in it surreality.
Balloon time!!!
Lovely bird shots, Tim.
Hey, have you ever gone up in a ballon?
I have gone up many times in years past. It’s fun but too slow for my liking. I like speed. Thanks, Resa.
Hence, your sports car!
Oui! Oui!
Wow, Tim, Mr. Flickr is quite some thing. Your weather sure changes on a dime and gives a good show for us every night. Thank you.