His Eye Is On The Sparrow
Featured in Exceptional Ekphrasis November 13, 2008.
Featured in Falling Leaves November 13, 2008.
Featured in Live, Love, Dream November 11, 2008.
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” ~George Eliot
“I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.”
words by Civilla D. Martin, music by Charles H. Gabriel
A fun compilation … still getting the hang of it!! Both images taken with the Nikon D40x, tree with the 18-135mm with the polarizing filter attached, the bird was taken with the 55-200mm lens. I love my birdie shots, but they’re all mostly taken on my boring deck … and I loved this beautiful branch shot I took on Sunday, but by itself … eh?? So the logical thing seemed to be to try to combine the two. Once I started thinking about it, this wonderful old hymn immediately popped into my head!! Hope you enjoy!!!

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Angie McKenzie
uploaded, submitted, and featured!!! not a bad way to spend the afternoon lois!!!!! lol!!! :D
wonderful capture!!! beautiful!! congrats!!! :)
Lois Bryan replied
OMG OMG OMG!!! Angie!!!! WHEEEE!!!! Grabbing your hands and hopping up and down with you!!!! WHEEEE!!!! HAHAHHA!!! Oh my goodness!!!!! Thank you for letting me know … and thank you for your warm and wonderful note!!!!! WHEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Béla Török
Oh dear Lois, what a brilliant capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Bela, thank you so much!!! What fun this one was!!!!! So glad you enjoyed it too!!
Victoria Jostes
wtg, lois! such a lovely compilation!! congrats, yet again!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Victoria!!!! I’m just overwhelmed!!! LOL!!!
Nala
How lovely well captured and nice to see
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Alan!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Lynn Bauer
Lois…this is STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!!!!! An absolute instant fav for me!!! You have outdone yourself, once again!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Lynn!!! Thank you sooo much .. I’m so tickled you liked this one!!! It was soo much fun to do!!!!
Vickie Emms
wonderful image, your shots are so warm, are you using filters hon, and this is a combo of two images? You are guuuuuuude!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi sweetie!!! Thank you!!!!! Yes, I used the polarizing filter on the leaf shot. I don’t think I had a filter on the lens for the bird? I worked on the bird in Photoshop (color balance, etc.) to give it a similar tone, so that it would “fit” into the autumn feel. I actually shot him in February and he’s from from a very cold and lifeless gray-day image!!! Yep … a combo!!! I’m still figuring all this stuff out … what FUN!!
Mark Peterson
Beautiful!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Mark!!
cdudak
This is an awesome shot.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Clark Thompson
You always manage to come up with these incredible shots, Lois. This is outstanding!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, you sweetie!!! Thank you so much, Clark!!! My husband and I and Sadie went for a walk in the woods, Sunday, and as we got back to the house, Richard pointed out this colorful branch. I loved it … and decided it might be fun to add the bird this afternoon. So glad you liked it!!!!
Ingrid77
wow – this is outstanding! Gorgeous colors – so warm and lovely!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Ingrid!!!! Isn’t autumn just the BEST???
Beve Brown-Clark
You are rocking!! Awesome composition…did I read featured already!! Wheeeee….such a bonus…:^) Congrats!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Thanks sweetie!!!!! It was BIG fun to put this one together!!! And yes, featured already!!! Can you belieeeeeeeeeve it??? WHEEEEEEEE!!!!! LOL!!! Thank you again!!! Hugzz!!!
robpixaday
How WONEDERFUL!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks sweetie!!!! So glad you liked it!!!
photosbylefty
excellent capture, lovely composition
Lois Bryan replied
Hi John!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!! Hugzz!!!
Cora Wandel
Beautiful Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Cora!!!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!! So glad you like it!!!
Lois Bryan
Thanks Lynnie!!!!! I’m so glad you liked it … I was thinking of your wonderful Woodland Tiger as I played with this one this afternoon!!! Hugzzz!!!!!
Sandy Warren
This is really cool Lois. I love the song that goes with it. Always has been a favorite.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Sandy … when I decided to try this compilation, the song just seemed to come out of nowhere!!! So glad you like it, too!!
Nicole Nomeland
Fantastic shot Lois!! I love the colors you captured here absolutely beautiful!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Nicole!!! Thank you so much!!!!! Autumn is sooo glorious!!! Such fun to “capture” a bit of it!!
lorilee
A beautiful capture and great title!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
hi Lori!!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!!
Curtiss Simpson
Beautiful catch Lois he looks so happy basking in the warm light and lovely colors !
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Curtiss … how sweet of you!!!!!
DottieDees
Congratulations and just beautiful..well deserved!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Dottie … sooo exciting!!!!
Diane Schuster
I love the large view of this shot, I think that the gold leaves really act as a nice frame for the sparrow!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!! Yes, that’s exactly what my purpose was … I loved the shot of the leaves and thought it would be a lovely frame!! So glad you like it, too!!
stickelsimages
Lois darlin’ you said & assured us all that you wuz jes a beginna! Hhhmmm ah think you wuz pullin our legggs agin honey! Thats jus a lovely capture.
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Well, I guess the only thing I can say in my defense is that when I’m really interested in something, it’s like a puzzle … I have to figure all the tricks out … that’s pretty much where I am now, figuring out some of the tricks!! Then it’s on to the next trick and also to perfecting them!!! SUCH fun!!!! Thank you for your lovely note!!
Renee Dawson
This is a great combination Lois. I love the warm colors. Congratulations on your feature too GF!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!! It’s such a hoot to put one of these together, isn’t it??? I had a such a blast this afternoon!!!
LudaNayvelt
Lois, this is brilliant work. I been reading all yours comments for the past 10-15 min, since I favor this photo. Very clean work. Bravo!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Luda!!! I had sooo much fun with this little shot today … or I should say … these little shots, lol!!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!!!
Robert Woods
Wow,
This is fantastic. Great shot…
Bob
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Robert!!!!! I’m honored that you like this one!!! It’s actually two shots put together!!! Big fun!!!
Jeff Burns
Gorgeous shot well done
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Jeff!!!! I see you are a master at these fun games … so I’m truly honored that you like this little one!!!!! I’m still learning … but oh what a ride!!!
andreisky
Great colors!
Lois Bryan replied
Dear Andrei!!!! Thank you!!!! As Richard and I and Sadie came back from our walk Sunday, Richard pointed out the lovely way the light was filtering through the leaves … I think I’ll keep him … he’s becoming very useful to me in my photography fun!!!!! LOL!!!! Hugzzz!!!
SandyK
Congratulations Lois, it a wonderful image!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Sandy!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!!!! WHEEEEEEE!!!!! LOL!!
Anthony Mancuso
lovely work Lois, great find
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Anthony!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
Gary L. Suddath
masterful work….I am at a loss for words..
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Gary!!! I can’t tell you how much fun I had with this one!!!
Helene Kippert
Oh this is gorgoeus!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Helene!! Thank you!!!
amarica
Beautiful work and one of my favorite gospel songs…and scripture…xxxxxxxx
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Ann!! Yes, it’s one of mine, too … so sweet and trusting!!
sigfusson
Oh my goodness, the lighting here is so perfect. You are quite stealth (like Renee) in that you seem to be able to get very close to nature without them zipping off on you just before you hit the shutter button! I’m such a clutz that I usually trip over something or the branch I’m balancing my camera on breaks and then the entire forest of creatures scram on me..LOL. Well done Lois. Cheers, s.
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Darling girl, I wish I could take more credit, but this little birdie is from a shot I took on my back deck .. me inside, in the kitchen, through the French doors. he was actually sitting on the bird feeder. I cut him out and pasted him on this lovely branch shot that I took Sunday, lol!!!!! IF ONLY I could get this close in the wild!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!! I am glad you like this one!!! It was tonz of fun to put together!!!
David Clark
well well well
- you are a little trickster aren’t you -what a great image- congrats on getting so good at this so quickly -really you will make me jealous of your dual skills outside and inside—cheers – daveLois Bryan replied
Dave, you’ve got me laughing again … it’s soooo easy!!!! Time consuming and tedius, but easy!!!! And sooo fun!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!!! I’m so glad you got a kick out of it, hon!!!! Hugzzz!!!
Jen Whyte
What a superb capture
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Jen!!!
Lorraine Parra...
so cute…you always could catch the birds….such patience …those rich colours again…great shot. Lorraine
Lois Bryan replied
Lorraine!!!!!! Class tonight … just got home a bit ago … will write tomorrow … I haven’t forgotten you, sweetie!!!!! This image is actually a composite of two different shots … BIG fun!!!!!
Nith
nice sssssssss shot
Lois Bryan replied
thank you!!!!
Clive
Stunning work by a stunning artist, well done Lois, such vibrant colours, and a great verse….Congrats on the feature my friend
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, dear Clive!!!!!
flyfish70
Gorgeous shot Lois, the colors are amazing, and this little guy is very cute, nice capture!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Ash!!! Thank you, dear!!!! So glad you like this one!!!
Lois Bryan
Lyn Evans
Well, this little birdie looks just as gorgeous as he did first thing this morning. He’s a little beauty. The whole photo is so warm and bright…...or should I say brighter!!!! Bwahaha
You are soooooo funny…...laughing at you. Congrats on your feature too hon.
Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Lynnie … can you see me hanging my head in shame??? And peering over my glasses at you with pleading eyes??? Silly me … sigh … THANK you … you surely didn’t have to come back again … bless your little slug-slinging heart!!!! HUGZZZ!!!
suzannem73
Another winner!! This is gorgeous and I love your title. So true.
Lois Bryan replied
Suzanne!! I’m so glad you’re back … I missed you!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!!! Glad you like this fun little thing!!!
Jennifer Potter
Wonderful compilation Lois! I had no idea until I read the description!! This is really stunning. – Dawn
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Dawn … really??? You really couldn’t tell??? YAY!!! LOL!!! Thanks so much, hon!!! It was such a hoot!!!
Lisa Hewitt
This capture filled me with such emotion as I read the words! Wonderful, spectacular, moving photography!!
Lois Bryan replied
Darling Lisa!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!! I’m so glad you liked the accompanying verse!!! YAY!!
hirst
An instant Fav Lois, I missed a few of yours!!! This is fantastic, nothing like fall colours!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, bless your heart, Shirley .. there’s not way we can keep up with everything!!! But I thank you so much for your lovely comments … you know how much I value them!!!
Antanas
Great capture, amazing colors
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Antanas!!!!!!
danapace
Wow ,you’ve got that one just perfect !
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much Dana!!!!
Chookas
Very clever Lois!
I like the composition created for the interpretation of that hymn! ☼
Bravo! ♥
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much … it was ringing in my head that day!!! So glad you like this one!!!
Arrowman
Brilliant news on the feature, it`s a great shot !!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Colin!!! Thank you!!!
Dave Corn
Stunning strong photography….......................Excellent!!
Lois Bryan replied
Dave, thank you so much … so glad you like this one!!!!
Joanne Bradley
Oh I just love this composite image! The bird colors and the leaves just blend in and he looks so totally natural! Lovely and the hymn is well matched to the image!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Joanne!!! I’m so glad you think so … I still have so much to learn about all this … but what fun!!!!!!! I’m so glad you like the hymn, too … it just stuck in my head the whole time I was playing with this one!!! Thank you again!!!! Hugzz!!!
Evita
Fantastic image!! Love it! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!!! I’m so glad you like this one!!! Hugzzz!!!
ldeiter78
What a cutie in the perfect autumn setting!!! Fabulous capture!
ldeiter78
Let me add – Fabulous Creation!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, Lori … there’s one final step I’m still unclear about … it turned out okay on this one, but we talked about it in class … and wouldn’t you know, when I asked the teacher about it last night, he didn’t know what I was talking about!!! ARUGH!!! LOL!!!
amarica
Congratulations Sweetie on being featured in the Exceptional Ekphrasis Group!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Ann!!!! Thank you, thank you!!! Soooo exciting!!!! LOL!!!!
Lois Bryan
Rachel Stickney
Ooh, this is excellent, Lois! Good job! And look at all those features in a very short amount of time! Congratulations!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Rachel!!!! Thank you so much, dear!!!! Yes, this one really got lucky!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!
Xandru
The perfect photo! Excellent composition, subtle lighting, vivid autumn colours and pin sharp. Well done Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you sooooooo much!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!!!!!
eXposure
superb capture Lois.
such stunning beauty in colour and detail!
so sorry for falling behind
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear girl!!!! how wonderful to see you!!!!! I have missed you .. but life gets in the way of our RB fun at times, doesn’t it??? I hope all is well with you and your family!!!!! And thank you so much for dropping by and visiting my little birdie!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!!
Sensiworld
Lovely shot !
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, sweetie!!!!
dougf
Wow – very nice shot LOIS. I love the colors and how the branch creates a circular effect around the bird.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Doug!! This was a fun one!!! I’m glad you like the composition … that was intentional … such a hoot when I get it right, lol!!!!
Meeli Sonn
Yes, it is clear beautiful image. Very cute fellow on hte branch. Fall colors are making the prettyness
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!! The colors are pretty much gone now … but they sure were lovely this year!!
Jason Connolly
Fantastic shot Lois, well done too on al the features..
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Jason!!!!! I’m so honored by the Features and by your visit!!! You KNOW how much i admire your work!!!! Thank you again!!!!
Marjorie Wallace
This is just wonderful, Lois. Congratulations on the well deserved feature. This is fabulous.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiiii sweetie!!!!! Thank you for your congratz and thank you, too, for your sweet visit!!!!!! Hugzz!!!
Heavenandus777
Absolutely Stunning My Friend
Lois Bryan replied
Bless your heart … thank you!!!!!! I’m so happy you like this one!!!!
rodsfotos
The image of the Autumn leaves is beautiful in it’s own right but with our little feathered friend posing so well for you it’s that bit more special, brilliant work Lois and many congratulations on the well deserved features,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, dear Rod, sooo much!!!! Again, this one is out of the comfort zone as well … it’s actually another compilation!!!! These kinds of things really open up the possibilities!!!! SUCH fun!!!!!! Thank you again!!!!!
Allise Fountain
Wow, near perfect display of autumn.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Allise!!!! What a lovely comment!!!!! I’m honored!!!
Rosy Kueng
Stupendous capture Lois! Amazing colours, crisp and clear…just gorgeous :o)) Congratulations on all three features dear!!!!!! Great!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, honey!!!!! Hugzz!!!
Secretwomen
This is excellent!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!
sandyibrahim
This is just a spectacular shot Lois, very beautiful and lovely composition! These are also my favorite colors in general so to me this picture was just PERFECT :)
Lois Bryan replied
YAY!! So glad you liked this one!! It was one of the first I tinkered around with, composition wise, and it’s such a kick when others like it, too!! Thanks so much!!!
Diane Schuster
Beautiful image and words, nicely done!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you!!! Sometimes the image I’m working on and a song just seem to dovetail in my head!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!
pamdicar
The Sparrow looks like he really was in that photo. Excellent idea and verse to go with it.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Pam!!! I can’t think of a nicer compliment than that the birdie actually looks like he belongs there!!! Thank you so much!!!
Antoine Khater
Very nice. looks great in big :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Antoine!! I think for these compilations, that’s the real test!!!!! I appreciate your visit very much!!
terezadelpilar
boring deck? Oh no, you have a wonderful view to the beauty of this world:) a litlle love:)
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii sweetheart!!!!! Thank you so much for finding this one … so glad you liked it!!!! The deck here at the house is kind of boring … but what fun to add the birdie … from the boring deck … to another shot that wasn’t so boring!!! Anyhow, so glad you enjoyed it, hon!!!! Lotza hugzzzz!!!!
Tania Birch
Love love love it, perfect capture and beautiful words. :-)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Tania!! this was one of my first composites … they’re such fun to do!!!