Pausing in my Chirping to Pose  by taffy

Pausing in my Chirping to Pose

I very rarely take photos of birds -- little opportunity and even less skill. But while walking down Michigan Avenue of all places, I heard a cacophony of sound coming from a nearby tree, and with my 28-300 mm lens, it really would be almost impossible for me not to get a shot of one of the birds! Given that this one is clear, has that white dot on its eye, and was actually looking at me, I couldn't pass up posting.
Tomorrow we head to Portland, Oregon for a family Thanksgiving get-together and I'm very excited. Not fun flying on the worst travel day of the year in the US, but staying optimistic for now. I'll be intermittent on 365 until early December, but plan to post and comment when Internet and time permit. Apologies in advance for only miscellaneous commenting until I return! Have a good holiday everyone (celebrating in the US) and a good week to all. And last but not least, thanks for sending my moon shot to PP today!
Always nice to post a good photograph if you are going to be on holiday etc! Cutie- pie - but they do make a heck of a noise!
November 25th, 2015  
FAV -- if you're going to have a bird photo, this one is a good one with the focus, the colors, the background, the ironwork, etc. Safe travels -- and see you in CA!
November 25th, 2015  
Super shot!
November 25th, 2015  
Awesome picture.
November 25th, 2015  
Holy cow... it is actually looking at you. :) A clear bird shot - not to be missed. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holidays with family.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely capture Taffy! Great dof which isolates him beautifully! Definitely got his eye on you! Not sure about the ID though as it looks like a house sparrow to me and not a wren. Mind you our UK robin's are different to yours so perhaps it's a US wren? It's a Fav - you can take birds! Lol!
November 25th, 2015  
@pamknowler haha -- I know nothing about birds -- but can identify crows and robins. So, just changed it to sparrow which I think sounds right.
November 25th, 2015  
What a fab image, especially as it is not your usual subject
November 25th, 2015  
Once you start taking photos of birds you are hooked! Can't wait for the next one Mate!
November 25th, 2015  
A beautifully composed capture of this as you say chirpy sparrow !! Lovely light and detail in his feathers -- FAV
November 25th, 2015  
Wonderful sharp detail - he does look like he's pausing for his cameo! Have a good holiday in Portland and fun in California.
November 25th, 2015  
Sweet shot.. These little guys are very common around here and as I am typing can here them chirping away.. just noticed that you are shooting with the same camera and lens as me..
November 25th, 2015  
Kim
Wonderfully captured!
November 25th, 2015  
Very pretty plumage, love the lighting :)
November 25th, 2015  
What a great photo Taffy, we learn so much when we break out of our comfort zone don't we? Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely shot. Sparrows may be quite common but they are still beautifully marked.
November 25th, 2015  
Excellent bird shot. Love it. Such a sweet little bird. Am so envious of your expertise in so many different areas of photography. Seems there's no area you don't excel at! So well done, and so inspirational.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely, Taffy. Great detail and focus. Forget the modesty! You take great photos, full stop!!
November 25th, 2015  
Love your focus and detail and the background sets the bird off perfectly!
Have a great Thanksgiving, safe travels!
November 25th, 2015  
Sometime they just cooperate.
November 25th, 2015  
Beautiful. You are getting some nice bird shots.
November 25th, 2015  
Isn't it strange that we both put on a sparrow today! Nice shot Taffy and happy thanks giving for Thursday.
November 25th, 2015  
@shepherdmanswife Even funnier that they are facing opposite ways, like looking at each other across the Atlantic! Thanks for the kind wishes!
November 25th, 2015  
Great feather details, focus, dof
November 25th, 2015  
Cute capture, Taffy.
November 25th, 2015  
You are as brilliant at capturing birds as you are at capturing the moon. I have loved following you.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely shot
November 25th, 2015  
Nicely done for a beginner! I wish you a happy Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing the moon and church again when it appears on the TT at the weekend ;-))
November 25th, 2015  
@tunia What a nice thing to say!! I very much appreciate it!
November 25th, 2015  
@vignouse I don't know...last time I had more views and favs for the blue rolling mountains of TN than the #1 choice (which happened to be posted the same day as mine as well, so viewing would have started at the same point) and didn't even end up on the list! So, magic monkeys are rather unpredictable. But I very much appreciate your sentiment.
November 25th, 2015  
Nice shot.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely details. Anything should be achievable if you put your mind to it!
November 25th, 2015  
Wonderful shot of this pretty bird
November 25th, 2015  
@taffy I think TT shots normally need to be taken and posted on the day for which they are intended so maybe that was the difference. TT requires far more Favs than I normally get so I don't worry about it too much... but I do like to see meritorious images featured there.
November 25th, 2015  
Lovely shot Taffy - Fav Have a good time with your family and don't worry about not being able to comment etc. as I think we all have problems keeping up even when we are not away!
November 25th, 2015  
Gorgeous capture with great detail, focus, and colors. FAV
November 25th, 2015  
Wonderful capture!
November 25th, 2015  
@vignouse That must be it, then! It wasn't like that in the past, but it's been ages since I posted an out-of-week photo that would be in TT, so I wouldn't have noticed.
November 25th, 2015  
Instant fav for this cute little bird
November 25th, 2015  
Beautiful capture. It does seem to be looking right at the camera.
November 26th, 2015  
Great avian capture Taffy, well done. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 26th, 2015  
Wonderful little bird capture! Happy and safe travels to you and yours!
November 26th, 2015  
Pretty bird and shot. Nicely focused.
November 26th, 2015  
Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
November 26th, 2015  
Wonderfully captured.
November 26th, 2015  
Beautiful bird, color, composition, bokeh, fav
November 26th, 2015  
Great focus and details, beautiful image
November 26th, 2015  
Cute little sparrow and a fine bird shot indeed! Have a wonderful holiday!
November 28th, 2015  
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