Surprise! We have a fast turn-around for another Brenda Photo Challenge! The theme is Circles. There were not any spare minutes to do a photo shoot for this one, so I plucked a great candidate from my digital library.
One of my blog’s all-time popular posts was about bird bottles. That May 27, 2009, story introduced many folks to these delightful old-fashioned houses for small nesting birds. A wren pair raised a little family in our bird bottle last year, and I was lucky enough to capture a few pictures of momma perched at the opening.
After zooming in and carefully cropping one of my original images, one can immediately see a series of circles: the pottery ridges created by the hand-throwing process; the house opening; the highlighted body of the delicate creature; and lastly, momma bird’s watchful eye. I applied a painting filter, with a light touch, to soften the texture and gently colorize the wren. And finally, I added a green textured background to finish off the composition. The image was taken at f/5.6, 1/50 second, and ISO 200.
bird bottle momma wren
Another fantastic offering Donna!! This is just beautiful! How you got this shot with Mama allowing you to, is beyond me or my skills! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for spotting the mistake! I don't think too many other people realize it!!Hahaa...OOOOOPPPSSSS!!!
Happy weekend!
hughugs
Wow! Nice picture and cute little wren!
ReplyDeletethat's an awesome shot !! every inch of it. again.
ReplyDeletei am jealous of your skillz. thhat's ok though-- i still have my sises fancy camera in my closet -- and if she doesn't take it back when she leaves (she'll be here tomorrow) i'm gonna get it back to ready to use condition, and learn me some stuff with it
you're such an inspiration and never boring -- :))!!
btw--- thanks to you - i got motivated to look into the injections etc-- i can do it on x3 payments-- i'm scheduled for may 10th -- thank you oh miss logical one :)) sometimes i just need redirection. my mind is everywhere but where it needs to be , much of the time.
happy day to you
Ohhhhhhhhhh what a beautiful photograph!!! It takes my breath away...
ReplyDeleteI love "Jenny Wrens." Totally love your photo of one.
-happy sigh-
Great circle and a sweet little bird.
ReplyDeleteFabulous; and I seem to remember reading that blog entry. I think I'll read it again. :D
ReplyDeleteIs that adorable or what! I just adore it...what a precious moment captured forever.
ReplyDeleteLove your photo. Thanks for sharing it with your 'circle' of friends!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
That is a fabulous shot and a very impressive circle. I've never heard of bird bottles but that is just so cool.
ReplyDeleteHope you're safe up there Donna! We see the storms moving through!!
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What a wonderful picture with so many circles! You always do a wonderful job and inspire me! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shot! It should be enlarged and framed!
ReplyDeleteI remember when you got that bird bottle. I think they are fascinating, and evidently so do the birdies.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteOoooo I love everything about your circles! The birdy bottle makes a perfect circle subject.
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha!! Oh Yeah! You're 'gonna play teacher again! Backgrounds with Beautiful Vintage roses on it AND HOW in the HECK do you do the Signature copyright thingy in PSflippin8????LOL...I'm Just about getting ready to Throw IT And the book Out the Door!!!Hahaaa
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh...I'm better...
Hope those storms didn't catch y'all!!!
hughugs
What a great shot and I love your little friend in there. Phew, I thought it was me letting time get away from me. Thought it was quicker this time hehe. Isn't it nice having images to draw from. You know you've given me an idea for my next visit to Boston now, got to find me some onionskin paper or some such to rub the pattern. Of course I also have to find one that doesn't have a million people trying to step on me while I do it haha. Enjoy Donna! ~jeanne
ReplyDeleteI really love the picture Donna!...You know what?...this little wren really was a trouble maker when I was small. When ever I did something my mom didn't approve ( like returning from the forbidden creek with blue jeans rolled up and wet cuffs, barefoot etc......she would tell me her secret to knowing where i had been.....saying "Jenny Wren told me!" ha!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tender and beautiful photo! Donna you have such a good "eye" for this!
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