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Uploaded: 03/04/08 3:33 PM GMT
Braving The Elements
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Took this shot of this little Sparrow last week during snow storm at Nature Preserve. I am sure with all the snow we have been having these songbirds are finding it hard to find food. We have had quite a bit of snow this winter and especially in last two weeks which is good coming into Spring...the runoff should help lake levels as they have been down...and should help the farmers as they will have moisture in ground for Spring.

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.corngrowth
03/04/08 7:14 PM GMT
Aother excellent one Gerry! Very well done.
Regards, Cornelius
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.TheWhisperer
03/04/08 7:21 PM GMT
This is lovely Jerry. I like the framing and how the snow is perched precariously on those twiggs too! That bird does look abit cold too, hope you offered it a nip out of your hip flask!!!!!
Ann
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::dleuty
03/04/08 7:57 PM GMT
I know how he feels. Would you believe it snowed last night? SNOW! NOT sleet, but snow, last night, in DFW. I looked just like him, but I didn't have the beautiful down jacket, when the temp dropped to 35F and it began to snow. There I go, lusting after that feather jacket again.

Your usual great composition and crisp detail, 'specially them nice, warm feathers.

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::0930_23
03/04/08 8:15 PM GMT
Very nice Gerry. Good photo as usual. You don't take or post any bad ones. Consistent, consistent, consistent.

Tick
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::Jimbobedsel
03/04/08 9:37 PM GMT
I bet you took that shot the same day that I took the Early Morning Snow series. It was beautiful that morning. Great shot, Gerry.

Jim
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::fogz
03/04/08 10:58 PM GMT
I can almost see the little bird shivering - poor little thing! We have had a fair bit of sunshine lately and not enough snow to even cover the ground this Winter! lol! lovely shot Gerry.
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::scorpie
03/05/08 12:22 AM GMT
Lovely Gerry.
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::Hottrockin
03/05/08 12:53 AM GMT
Cute lil fella or felleta, if it's a girl!! 8~)

The frame works is a little much 'causing some distractions against the capture. Nice detailings on this sweet flier!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::danika
03/05/08 4:35 AM GMT
Wonderful capture of this little sparrow Gerry ~ great colors & nicely presented also.
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::PatAndre
03/05/08 5:14 AM GMT
The poor bird looks frozen. Are you ever going to get rid of the snow up there? Pretty image.
Pat
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.Corconia
03/05/08 6:57 AM GMT
You just keep getting better and better Gerry. A wonderful shot. I hope you fed the bird as payment for the photo?!
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::fra99y
03/05/08 7:30 AM GMT
stunning Gerry
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=ppigeon
03/05/08 7:44 AM GMT
Nice capture :-)
A little grainy IMO. Did you use high iso? Or sharp filter?
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.colorel
03/05/08 7:48 AM GMT
Cute and nice Gerry
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::JQ
03/05/08 1:46 PM GMT
aww poor little guy, he must be cold!! mind you i guess his feathers keep him warm but i sure wouldnt like to be living outside in all that snow! lovely shot mr p!
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.Genver
03/05/08 2:19 PM GMT
Very good bird view,cute and very good photo.
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::wheedance
03/05/08 5:48 PM GMT
He looks so forlorn there! Love the clarity and composition.
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::sasraku
03/05/08 5:50 PM GMT
Another excellent one Gerry! Very well done.

Regards,

Mark.
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::SEFA
03/05/08 5:52 PM GMT
I only have to agree with all tha´s been said here before me.
Lovely capture of this poor little sparrow.
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.gonedigital
03/05/08 6:22 PM GMT
I love it Gerry. :o)
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.OrchidLadyLinda
03/06/08 10:37 PM GMT
~ Cute little sparrow...love the detail & your framing too Gerry!
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