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20-MAR-2010

"Say ah.............."

Mr. Emu lives up the street from us. Last year he broke free of his fenced-in field and found his way to our home.
Not knowing how to handle an emu, I was successful in getting him to follow me up the street as if I were the pied piper.
Then the fun began with a dog / emu fight........ Fortunately the emu was able to outrun the golden retriever.
Finally I got the emu into his fenced-in field (after wrapping my arms around his body near the neck & walking him forward).
Gosh I wish that I had my camera on me that day!
All's well that ends well!


Please click on the image below to see Mr. Emu's horse friends:

Canon EOS 40D
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Pawel Kazmierczyk02-Apr-2016 15:25
Mr Emu looks quite mean, without meaning to, I am sure. And what a story... :)
Jeff Real27-Feb-2016 14:15
This is a fantastic portrait
A view I have never been able to see before
~V~
Pierre26-Feb-2016 22:51
Un portrait formidable tout en détails, une image d'une très grande netteté! BV
Helen Betts31-Mar-2012 09:43
Great story and striking capture! I had my own share of encounters with emus when we lived in Australia, and I would have to say they're pretty obnoxious birds. I wouldn't have wanted to be in your shoes that day! V.
Guest 01-Mar-2012 21:41
He looks like a neighborly chap! You know, inquisitive and "chatty" :)
Kim13-Jan-2011 23:13
Great capture, looks a little angry but cute anyway! V
meekam tam28-Dec-2010 09:07
A very interesting capture with great detail,Stephanie! V
princess30-Oct-2010 13:01
Fantastic capture and expression. I like your story. V.
Fabienne29-Oct-2010 20:51
c'est un cadrage fantastique et quel charme !!! :--)
Milan Vogrin29-Oct-2010 13:48
Great!
Lee Rudd17-Sep-2010 16:07
hmmmm some people borrow a dog to take for a walk..... :)
January Grey06-Sep-2010 05:50
What a great expression! Terrific catch, Stephanie! V~
David Hobbs04-Sep-2010 07:06
Where I come from, emus live in the wild. I have met emus that wander around local farms. Some of them are real personalities. This image is a great capture.
Rosemarie Kusserow03-Sep-2010 20:25
Ahhhhh! V
Rosemarie :o)
Guest 25-Aug-2010 19:27
Hahahaha! Funny shot.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal02-Aug-2010 15:08
Beautiful scharp close up, nice story!!
Ton
LynnH29-Jul-2010 01:12
Funny story, probably good you didn't have the camera. It might have had an "accident" in the hub bub.
Marina Arimany28-Jul-2010 21:26
You've got a nice neighbor, Stephanie!
goelsamuel25-Apr-2010 21:09
Wonderful portrait! It is a relief to know that nobody got hurt! V!
Goel
Guest 23-Mar-2010 16:43
Spectacular capture.
Guest 23-Mar-2010 14:08
What a story!!!! LOL!! You really made me laugh! A great capture Pied Piper!! V
Vince23-Mar-2010 13:32
Must have been a memorable experience for your Stephanie. Terrific details. Vote.
Ursula Armstrong23-Mar-2010 11:01
wonderful! Picture and story! I wish I had seen you handling the emu... Uschi (V)
François Fauchard23-Mar-2010 10:12
You are brave, Stephanie, to have returned it to its field ! A great Bravo for you, and... the picture ! V
Blandine Mangin23-Mar-2010 09:27
very funny ! v
Zoltán Balogh23-Mar-2010 09:11
Lol, great capture Stephanie!:))) V
Guest 23-Mar-2010 07:08
Lovely image.. made me smile. Well done with your spot of Emu wrestling Stephanie! V
Guest 23-Mar-2010 05:51
Very funny !!Nice catch! V
Lieve Snellings23-Mar-2010 03:27
such a sharp portrait, and soooo funny ! V
Linda Willets23-Mar-2010 03:15
Good story and all ended well.
Lee G23-Mar-2010 02:47
Sweet close up and cool story as well!
:O)
slhoornstra23-Mar-2010 02:32
A wonderful tale of a very good deed. You are his fairy godmother!! Emus never forget, you know. A great capture of a funny face. V
Walter Otto Koenig23-Mar-2010 02:19
Cool shot and a funny story with a happy ending. I'm just wondering why anyone would want an Emu as a pet.
Cindi Smith23-Mar-2010 01:59
He's a cutie!!! Give me a kiss, is what he is saying! :)
Hank Vander Velde23-Mar-2010 01:22
Nice sharp portrait and great story Stephanie.
Yvonne23-Mar-2010 01:12
Wow! I had no idea you had emus over your way Steph! Great shot! v
Carol Rollins23-Mar-2010 00:55
Great close up Stephanie! What a story....so nice of you to see him home. :) ~
sue anne23-Mar-2010 00:45
Ohhh he is rather close ! Great story behind the scenes. :)
Ed McConnell23-Mar-2010 00:26
great shot and story Stephanie..
CM Kwan23-Mar-2010 00:09
I think he said "hi". A wonderful close-up, Steph! V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography22-Mar-2010 23:55
Cool shot, Vote :)
laine22-Mar-2010 23:25
" Got Food Woman!!! "
Francisco Figueras22-Mar-2010 22:43
greeeeeeat shot!
Kevin Chester22-Mar-2010 22:34
LOL Great story, we don't have Emu trouble in Bishop Auckland. Cracking shot.
lisamidi22-Mar-2010 22:23
Oh, they are very strong and bold, I once had to run away...ugrrr!
Ann...22-Mar-2010 22:20
I thought you'd upset him but he must be pleased to see you!!! Well done on the rescue!
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