This little fellow landed on a fence on the edge the water boardwalk at Pismo Beach, California and proceeded to go through a wild dance back and forth across the beam - ending in this bow! It was unbelievable.
That golden glow from the sun on it's backside is for me what makes this image stand out to take a well deserved bow. Sorry I missed the rest of the show. I'll bet that was entertaining. favs. Thanks.
But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think and smile.
Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.
Wow, great shot, and as tris notes, the lighting only makes it better. I'm guessing this bird was either doing or practicing a mating ritual. Lots of bird species have "dances" they go through to attract mates. On the other hand, it IS California, and maybe he was auditioning.
I'm back to tell you how this image still brings me a great big smile as it runs through my desktop slideshow. My all-time fav. still of yours. ;) Thanks again.