Sparrow in a Spring Snowstorm
This little Chipping Sparrow perches on a branch with its feathers puffed up as a defense against the icy blast of a surprise Spring blizzard. Shot in my backyard in the apple orchard.
This image has sold as a framed print in Tigert Art Gallery of Vermillion, South Dakota as well as a matted print through RedBubble.
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Shell59
This is so cool. His colors are Identical to the those of the tree
and he looks like a giant pussy willow cotton ball!
;0)
Shell59
needless to say I Love this shot!
:0)
micmac
Such a beautiful composition ,I love that image.
Dawne Olson replied
THanks Gigi! I envied his warm feathers so much while I was standing there shivering in the snow trying to get his picture!
micmac
Ah ! Birds are giving me headaches ,so hard to capture but this picture was worth the shivering.
Karen Stackpole
What a strong image. You have captured the season so well. The focal point is strong and well positioned. Lovely image
Laurie Search
So lovely!
Scott Hendricks
Typical South Dakota scene. I get them in my lilac bushes all year round. You have really done a nice job of capturing this little gem of the prairie.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Scott.. first I’m thinking “just a sparrow?” but I never saw one do this sort of thing with his feathers! I guess he was a little chilly! Thanks for the view and favoriting him :0)
Vicky Brago-Mi...
Wonderful photo! Thanks for your comment on my Mount Rushmore, I joined the South Dakota group and added it there.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Vicky! And thanks for joining the group.. we are slowly growing!
Solomon Walker
amazing closeup of the elusive Sparrow!
lorilee
A lovely capture!!!!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks so much !
Brandie1
Great capture.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you—so kind!
Sandy Stewart
A very nicely taken winter shot of a Chipping Sparrow all fluffed up to handle the cold environment! : )