happy birthday, dear lucy ... Originally uploaded by jude
this yellow headed blackbird shared a wish,
and jumped onto this branch with a fine swish,
"oh happy birthday lucy," she did sing,
"for all the happy 'bird' days that you bring" ... xo
judith meskill
please join me in wishing my sweet sister, lucy a happy birthday today! xo















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Flickr: Nelson Toledo (7:29 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Lovely composition. The textures on it are great. Love the card.Flickr: makeupanid (10:11 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Such a beautiful wish-I love this birthday birdy!Flickr: (: Petra :) (9:54 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Multi mega shot { invit only }, and we'd love to have this added to the group! What a beautiful dedication to Lucy. :))Flickr: Willy Wijaya (9:03 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Fantastic!!!Flickr: t4n14_phei (8:59 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Seen in SearchTheBestFlickr: 1bluecanoe (8:44 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
what a lovely greeting!Flickr: mathteacher (8:39 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Beautiful card....& I will go wish Lucy a wonderful day!Flickr: TIO... (8:38 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Happy Birthday Dear Lucy... I wish you a beautiful warm day with shared Love... Two amazing sisters... I wish you happiness, health and as for love, you must know how much you are loved by so many... Your sister has shown you how much she loves you by presenting you with this beautiful keepsake... Love is definitely in the air here!!!:)) TIO... A magnificent shot jude... with your signature light... A Huge Lens Tip...Flickr: LadyExpat (8:26 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Gorgeous.................Happy B-day Lucy!Flickr: Fort Photo (2:40 AM on Thu May 8, 2008)
What a beautiful creation, this is wonderful! -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)Flickr: hb19 (11:25 AM on Wed May 7, 2008)
a beautiful capture Jude....love the rear pose & natural tones......a wonderful gift for Lucy.... I thought I commented on this, was it removed by mistake...??? wonderful layout, especially the curved text... -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)Flickr: raineys (5:45 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Beautiful! I think this bird image is really excellent. You are invited to post it to Excellence In Avian Photography. Please read the rules before posting your image.Flickr: mimbrava (5:36 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
I love how you created its birthday song, Judith. The treatment is beautiful. xoxox I'll take this opportunity to wish Lucy happy birthday again. I hope she's having a terrific day. xoxox You are invited to add this photo to The Moulin Rouge (Invite Only +15 Faves/Comment and fave 2) -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)Flickr: lemperleconnie (4:46 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Beautiful capture! Happy Birthday Lucy! ~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image! You deserve this nose worthy award!~ Please ADD your Impressively beautiful photo to~ Impressed by your Beauty! (Invite Only) Please tag your photos ImpressedBeautyFlickr: Jose Sousa (11:20 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Happy birthday dear Lucy. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: Juliano Pavan (10:55 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Wonderful capture! Awesome composition!Flickr: Luv 2 Flickr (8:12 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Beautiful picture and birthday wish. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: P. J. McAdie (8:03 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
a special place to stop for a small treat on her way to places far and away a perfect greeting, oh this is so sweet with wishes she could stay just one more day the finest of finest, judith. this is an absolutely excellent birthday greeting for our dear sister. please give her a big hug and a smooch from me. <3<3<3Flickr: Taz Nelson (7:56 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
super shot!! just excellent!Flickr: julies517 (7:54 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
another gorgeous birthday card (saw mim's first) gorgeousness!Flickr: c.zwerg (7:50 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Happy Birthday ;-)Flickr: leaders (7:42 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Search the Best...Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!Flickr: Peggy Collins (7:35 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Beautifully done! She's a lucky sister to get such a fine card! I love the image anyway, but the treatment you've given it is really special.Flickr: momhascrafts/June Holbrook (7:32 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called For Everyone, and we'd love to have this added to the group! Happy Birthday Lucy.Flickr: momhascrafts/June Holbrook (7:32 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called MomHasCrafts' Contacts Birthday Club (Invitation Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group! Jude, this is a lovely card for your sister.. JUST BEAUTIFUL.Flickr: Maureen F. (11:30 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
---------------- This is a wonderful poetic gem! Please consider adding it to: ImagePoetry - ImagePoesie! ~ Invitation Only & Comment on 1 ~ invited with SICIFlickr: *Micky* (2:41 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
She will love this, what a beautiful Birthday wish :-) Have a great week! -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: *Gracie (1:25 PM on Tue May 6, 2008)
What an awesome birthday wish - the blackbird is so crisp and crystal clear. Love the earth tones and framing, my friend. Hope you have been doing great! Hugs!Flickr: *Mama*Lola* (3:36 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best: BRAVO (INVITED images only), and we'd love to have this added to the group! This is so sweet! Happy Birthday to your sister. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)Flickr: Schooled_in _rock (3:19 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
You Are A Blue Ribbon Winner! If you haven't done so, please add your photo to: Blue Ribbon Photography (Invited Images ONLY) Please tag your photo: BlueRibbonWinnerFlickr: Maureen F. (11:29 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
So sweet Judith !! What a delightful capture and treatment dedicated to dear Lucy !! -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?) ---------------- ╒═════════╣╠═════════╕ This Masterpiece deserved to appear in : " ╠Art Libre-Free Art-Arte Libre-Freie Kunst-invited pix only╣ . tag with : "ArtLibre" and consider joining us :o) "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." [Piet Mondrian ] Dutch painter ╘═════════╣╠═════════╛ invited with SICIFlickr: borealnz (10:19 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
What a gorgeous birthday wish for dear Lucy!! Stunning Jude!!Flickr: GooseGoddessS (10:02 AM on Tue May 6, 2008)
This is Excellent Judtih! What a wonderful Birthday wish :) Hope you are having a good Tuesday Hugs! ?????????????????????? This Masterpiece deserved to appear in : " ?Art Libre-Free Art-Arte Libre-Freie Kunst-invited pix only? . tag with : "ArtLibre" and consider joining us :o) "Art must be free. Where there is no freedom, there is no Art." [Arsène Bessette] - Canadian Writer ??????????????????????Flickr: pearceval (2:38 AM on Wed May 7, 2008)
Stunning image, this is beautifully done Jude :) -- Seen in The Best: BRAVO (INVITED images only) (?)Flickr: cyost (6:44 AM on Wed May 7, 2008)
Beautiful!! :)Flickr: Buddha's Ghost (1:56 PM on Wed May 7, 2008)
Nice!Flickr: shastadaisy2008 (9:31 AM on Wed May 7, 2008)
Love this. Seen in The Best: BRAVOFlickr: elvy (8:21 AM on Mon May 12, 2008)
Happy birthday sister Lucy! What a lovely birthday present! I love the texture and the movement in the text. You really are an artist Jude!! :)Flickr: Maggiet96 (2:25 AM on Sun May 11, 2008)
Beautiful.... Wonderful photo and poem, dear Jude! I like to wish you today a Happy Mothers Day and lots of blessings. : ) Hugs.