Sunshine matters

I posted a pic of one of these little birds on Dec. 26. It was cloudy that day. Today, it was cold. but we had beautiful sunshine. Sunshine brought the colors out better in this White-throated Sparrow.

Thank you for your kind comments and faves on yesterday's Mockingbird!!!:0)

The sock monkey hat may be making an appearance this weekend. I did get a remote for my camera, from my wonderful hubby, for Christmas. I'm still weighing the pros and cons! LOL!

[Mike Schwandner]

great shot =)

[Brandie]

DO THE SOCK MONKEY PIC =P And this is a gorgeous pic =)

[Kim]

lovely shot and I love the colors.

[Cynthia]

You're so fortunate to have such lovely birds to shoot. I'm in Texas and we have nothing here right now but gray doves. Beautiful shot!

[karenann]

FAV!!!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

It is amazing what light, esp. sunlight does! I teach Latin roots and school and always knew that "photo" refers to "light" and "graph" meant "writing" or "drawing" and all that... Not until I started learning back in June did I realize how it was ALL about the light...capturing light, managing light .....I love this!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@lolanae Brandie....What is the sock monkey pic?

[Pam Hawkes]

Wonderful capture Carolyn.

[Angie Vega ☮♥ シ]

beautifully captured

[wahyu]

love it! :)

[Trina P Holub]

Wow, it's perfect!

[Susan T]

Oh My Gosh, Carolyn!!!! This is so awesome. The natural light is just amaizng! the composition is awesome! What a cute bird! I love this shot! I am looking forward to your selfie with the sock monkey hat!!! I finally did a selfie so it's your turn, Carolyn! We all love you! Your shots are amazing! :o)

[Carolyn White]

@soozieqt Thank you Susan! I have a selfie in my project, but it's well hidden! LOL!

[Kerri]

Beautiful!

[Anna Mae Andrews]

Your bird photos are so good.

[bkb in the city]

very nice

[Rick Schies]

An outstanding shot here, and Carolyn, you know we are not going to allow you to sleep until we see the sock monkey hat. (On you...)

[Paul Myers]

Plumped to perfection.

[robinwarner]

perfect clear and crisp

[Kathryn Marshall]

Beautiful shot. Great color tones and details and textures. A fav.

[mary wolaniuk]

So clear! Wonderful shot!

[PamSnaps1]

Beautiful photo!

[trude]

Gorgeous shot, such a pretty little birds and fantastic focus!!

[janet gregory]

Beautiful Carolyn!

[Lisa]

Love it!

[Nikkers]

I need to update my camera and get one that has a remote.. oh god lord the things I could do with a remote.. !!!! lol
anyway I digress ........... love these little guys you have been shooting...

when you gonna fry 'em up??

[jerry plume]

Wow! I love the detail! amazing!

[Carolyn White]

@nikkers LOL!!!!!!

[Isla Wight]

Lovely markings.

[Dawn Wilson]

Great capture

[Rebecca Briggs]

I want to see the sock monkey hat..... Pllllleeeeaasssee...

Gorgeous shot...x

[Tracy]

absolutely beautiful!

[Taephy]

it sure makes all the difference!

[cglist]

What a little cutie!

[marg]

Gorgeous Carolyn - love the detail in the little bird and the perfect bokeh. Clearly your talents are not restricted to photographing cats.

[Denise]

Spectacular detail on this little bird. Nicely captured.

[Geertje K.]

What a wonderful variety of sparrows! And such a great capture!

[Tania L]

This is gorgeous. I love how sharp this is and how nicely composed it is, as if you set him up.

[alia_801]

Great shot- looks like he's enjoying the sun, with his stripy head :)

[richard saffold]

sock monkey sock monkey sock monkey......

[Ulpi]

Beautiful! Amazing light!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

I wish I could become more technical - I love the background - is that DOF? It is a perfect photo...I love your bird pictures! I must FAV because I love the total composition!!!!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Oh and YES...sock monkey shot!!!

[FaerieMoon]

Bring on the sock monkey hat--whoot! My daughter got a wolf ears fuzzy hat that I've been stalking her to photograph. She's too fast for me though.
This little bird looks like somebody splotched him with yellow paint, lol

[Shirley Banford]

Wow! Awesome shot.

[elkehochban]

Sweet shot - sunshine makes a world of difference! My interest is piqued about that hat - can't wait to see it!

[Tammy Montoya]

He looks like a determined little fellow! Beautiful focus and DOF. Great shot!

[Paula]

@lolanae LOL! I agree - DO THE SOCK MONKEY PIC! This is some glorious light you've captured on this guy!

[Dalia ElMaghraby]

FAVE!!

[Christie Hicks]

Glad you caught this little guy again. This picture is so clear. Lovely details. Now I just have to say......Sock Monkey, Sock Monkey!

[Emma]

Aww! He (she?) looks all puffed up and cold. I'm really enjoying your bird photos

[Karen Sylvia]

Fantastic shot!


Sock monkey! Sock monkey! Sock monkey!

[Pyrrhula]

I agree with all the comments

[Michelle]

Love this!!

[Anne ❀]

awesome shot, love the detail, perfect focus and dof

[Julie Purnell]

Very pretty shot.

[Denise Breimeir]

I love the black stripes on the sparrow's head! Gorgeous sunshiney pic!

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

Gorgeous light on this cutie! And YES for the sock monkey hat appearance!

[Robert Velten]

Wonderful detail, great lighting. Such a dapper little dude. Sock Monkey!!!!!!

[Carolyn White]

@marytj Thank you, Mary! The background is the dof or depth of field. I'm still learning myself! :0)

[Ellen Young]

Awesome Shot!! Such clarity..and I love the DOF...

[Richard Ogley]

Hello! Great shot.

[Taephy]

very nice shot......the background is just lovely

[Tammi Burns]

Such a cutie! Your bird shots are all so crisp!

[Martin Jalkotzy]

I agree with you, it's all about the light!

[Mary]

Pretty little bird and love the color of the branches around him!

[Carel Combrink]

very nice

[Mary Lou]

outstanding! You aresuper talented!!

[Jenna Richards]

Nice capture of this cute bird. I like his little spots of yellow.