Giving Thanks! (#12 of 30)

I’m thankful for the gift of the National Aviary. Brimming with vibrant colors, delightful sounds, and a flurry of activity, the whole place is pure joy! In the wild, Sudan Golden Sparrows reside in Sub-Saharan Africa; but in the National Aviary, this handsome male Sudan Golden Sparrow resides in the Grasslands exhibit. I made this image several months ago; and I spent more time with this active, little guy this afternoon. I always leave with a smile, and no wonder. Can yellow be anything but happy? I think not!

I like viewing this image best on the black background.

I’m dedicating November to giving thanks! For years, I’ve kept a gratitude journal in which I jot down things that I’m thankful for. During this month when we’ll celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m going to take my gratitude for God’s good gifts one step further by photographing a particularly meaningful gift each day for my 365 project! I've always viewed the subjects of my images as gifts, but I'm looking forward to this month of intentionally labeling them as such. This will enable me to spend a bit more time dwelling on God's goodness and offering the thanks that He deserves. If anyone would like to join me in this celebration of grace, please do! I’ll be tagging my images: all-is-grace.

[Jane Anderson]

So precious!

[Janet B.]

Thank you for commenting and for the fav! This is such a busy, little guy. He's always zipping to and fro, and I just can't get enough of that yellow! :-)

[Milanie]

What a beautiful bird - and lovely focused shot of him. The wonderful color just automatically makes you feel good - got me smiling. Really nice lighting. Fav

[Janet B.]

@milaniet Thank you for your sweet comment and fav, Milanie! The walls in the Grasslands exhibit are sky blue, and I just love how his brilliant yellow looks with that color. Blue and yellow is one of my favorite color combinations. I love watching him!

[Lin]

Instant fav for me - what a beauty!

[Janet B.]

@linnypinny Thank you, Lin! :-)

[Living at the beach 365 days a year!]

This little one is so cute. Great closeup. You picked up the texture of the feathers perfectly. Fav

[Janet B.]

@nydelignorsk Thank you! I really appreciate your kind comment and fav. I'm glad you like my image of the little Sparrow!

[*lynn]

superb! fav

[Sandy]

What a beautiful little bird and capture. FAV

[Kim]

Super capture, amazing focus!

[Lynne Hart]

He really is beautiful, such a lovely capture to show him off to. Like your framing as well. Fav

[Paul]

Reminds me of the old calypso song "Yellow Bird"

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful bird.

[Janet B.]

@lynnz Thank you very much for the generous comment and fav!

[Janet B.]

@skstein Thank you for your kind comment and fav, Sandy!

[Janet B.]

@dkc222 Kim, you are so kind...thanks for your comment and fav!

[Janet B.]

@lhart Thank you so much for commenting and for the fav, Lynne! :-)

[Janet B.]

@pej I can see why, Paul! Thanks for commenting! :-)

[Janet B.]

@elisasaeter Thank you so much, Elisabeth! :-)

[Yeshanghai]

Instant fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

He is a handsome fellow! Can you imagine seeing a grassland field full of beauties like this.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Pretty little sunburst he is!

[Gena Pegg]

What a gorgeous little bird. Makes me think of a canary!

[Janet B.]

@yeshanghai Thank you so much! :-)

[Janet B.]

@lyndemc Thank you! Ooo, a grassland full of these guys would be stunning; and my camera would be set on Burst Mode!

[Janet B.]

@eyesmile Thank you for your kind words and fav! Yes, it reminds me of a canary, too!

[Janet B.]

@olivetreeann I love that description...sunburst...perfect! Thank you for your sweet comment! :-)

[Dawn Swingle]

Gorgeous!

[Janet B.]

@rangerxenos Thank you kindly, Dawn! I appreciate you stopping by my project!

[lisa]

his color! lovely.

[Janet B.]

@lisamccloskey Thank you!