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Monday, January 23, 2012

Ruby Time!


A rosella in my Mornington Peninsula world enjoying the sweetness of apple blossom.

Glowing red feathers
Like a bright flash in the sky
Like a living gem

**DID YOU KNOW? Red is the colour for beauty in many cultures!

Ruby Tuesday 2
Badge created from MMT's first post image


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32 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    oh, how i loved its radiant red feathers.

    its great that RT is back. Thanks for hosting.

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  2. LolaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Absolutely stunning!

    Agree: great to have RT back!

    Many thanks for hosting!

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  3. forgetmenotJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Gemma, Beautiful bird!!! And, I LOVE that last line,"like a living gem"---absolutely terrific. Have a great day. Mickie :)

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  4. LizJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Gorgeous bird!

    My entry.

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  5. cassandrasminicornerJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    I always adore RED and it is always my favorite color. That bird is so lovely!

    Here's my share- hope you cans top by:)

    http://www.mommys4seasonsjourney.com/2012/01/sporty-design-sled.html

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  6. AdminJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    such a cutie creature!
    my entry is here

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  7. DawnTreaderJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Magnificent bird!

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  8. RalphJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    The bird is beautiful and seems to know it! He is also tolerant of the photographer, giving you his best look. so Cool!

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  9. Don WoodJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Beautiful picture for a ruby. Have a good week. Don My Ruby Tuesday 2 pics

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  10. CarlettaJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Beautifully captured Gemma!

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  11. Felisol January 24, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Spring in January, that is something special. Exotic bird and beautiful apple blossoms pink.
    Red IS beautiful!

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  12. PattiJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Wonderful capture, Gemma!

    I always enjoy your Haiku. I don't have that talent.

    I wanted to get back into Ruby Tuesday, and today was the day!@

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  13. GattinaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    What a pretty bird !

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  14. ❀~Myrna~❀January 24, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful bird! Does look like a living gem !

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I love your exotic birds Gemma! Thanks for hosting RT and I'm glad I found it again!

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  16. Helen CampbellJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous bird!

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  17. ZyzzyzJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    That is a lovely bird.

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  18. namakiJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    This is a beautiful parrot ! Where I lived, on the island of Dominica there is an endemic parrot, a green Ara which is on their national flag.

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  19. LauraJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    a precious ruby indeed Gemma!

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  20. LauraJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    a precious ruby indeed Gemma!

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  21. bjJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This is a beautiful bird...
    Thank you, sweet Gemma, for hosting.
    xo bj

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  22. RaineJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I can almost here, "I'm the king of the world!" Perched high up the tree. :D Here's my entry.

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  23. mariaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Lovely bird! Happy RT!

    Mine's here.

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  24. Hootin AnniJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    That's a beautiful bird image.

    My Tuesday post is: GOING BACK TO Houston, Houston, HOUSTON

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  25. edenJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Wow, very nice capture of the rosella.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    wow, what can i say, that is one beautiful bird and I love the color red in its feather. great shot

    Let's look back some Christmassy Red

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  27. JunieRose2005January 25, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Oh!!

    So beautiful!

    I have a bird post, also!

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  28. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Australia has so many beautiful birds.

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    1. Sara ChapmanJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM

      Not sure why the comment field did not show until I clicked on the Reply button under the last comment. Weird!

      This is a fabulous post, Gemma. How thrilling to see such a bird, and with pretty apple blossoms as a bonus. Wonderful.

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  29. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful bird We have nothing like that here in New England

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  30. w0rkingAth0mEJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    So beautiful, happy RT!

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  31. darlaFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    i love this! such a pretty bird!

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