Sunday

Pine Needle Framing

White-throated Sparrow

 Too much of a good thing is wonderful. 
~ Mae West

 I am blessed with beautiful pine trees that grow up along the side of my deck. My deck is on the 2nd story, so I am about mid level with the pines when I step out onto it. 
This little guy is one of the many visitors I have to the pines.   They are a common bird here, but beautiful all the same :)
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21 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful shot of the White Throat Sprrow, Kerri

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  2. Coy HillFebruary 7, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful shot of one of my favorite little songbirds. Its hard to beat an evergreen background in winter.

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  3. CarlettaFebruary 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    How BEAUTIFUL!
    You composed this perfectly.
    It is so lovely to look at.

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  4. Patrinas PencilFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    You frame your birds so beautifully!

    Happy Sunday!

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  5. TeriFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. AndrewFebruary 7, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Gorgeous! The pine needles are a perfect frame!

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  7. TomFebruary 7, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    What a great capture this was... Our once very very common House Sparrows are now a rare sight.... so please don't take these for granted.... as I'm sure you don't Kerri... I used to see House Sparrows by the Dozen around our house and garden.... I am lucky to see one or two in a month now.

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  8. S. EtoleFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Your photos are beautiful ... thank you for sharing them

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  9. MimiFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    I'm glad that Eileen identified him- I was thinking Thrush. As is obvious, I don't know anything about birds, but this is a beautiful picture, Kerri.
    Your description of your deck is also lovely- you make me want to be on that deck!

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  10. MimiFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    I'm glad that Eileen identified him- I was thinking Thrush. As is obvious, I don't know anything about birds, but this is a beautiful picture, Kerri.
    Your description of your deck is also lovely- you make me want to be on that deck!

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  11. MimiFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    sorry, impatience made me hit the publish button twice- go ahead and delete one.

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  12. Girl TornadoFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Bue-tee-full!!!! Katie from Chronicles of a Country Girl sent me over here... I was looking for a good 70-300mm zoom lens and she said you get awesome pics from your Nikkor lens.

    I will have to agree... your close-ups are phenomenal! This lens is definitely on my wish list. :-)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Nice one, Kerri.

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  14. Dawning InspirationFebruary 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    How pretty. I'm hoping to plant some flowers to draw birds to my yard this year. They are such fun to watch and capture!

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  15. HilaryFebruary 7, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    So gorgeous. Your photos are always perfect.

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  16. Ruth's Photo BlogFebruary 7, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    You framed that one in a perfect setting.Common can be beautiful.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  17. BarbFebruary 7, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Those frilly needles are a perfect foil for the bird!

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  18. KathyFebruary 8, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    The pine needles are a perfect backdrop!

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  19. CGFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    OOH, I envy you your deck. You must almost feel like a bird yourself out there.

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  20. Jeannette StGFebruary 9, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    A bird digging in the snow -so cute! I visited your nature shop -how ingenious of you to turn your photos into coasters!
    I have something to ask you. Could you please write me an email? Thanks! Mine is
    Jeannette(dot)Coevorden1(at)yahoo
    (dot)com

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  21. Jean StockdaleFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    So beautiful. What perfect pictures. Thanks for sharing.

    Ruby Tuesday Blessings

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