JohnStager

Sparrow in Winter

Sparrow in Winter

A lone sparrow puffed up to help retain heat on a bitterly cold Winter's day.

A lone sparrow puffed up to help retain heat on a bitterly cold Winter's day.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/18.0 ISO 10159 Shutter 1/400

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Oct, 2014

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I really love your bird portraits - you must be very patient! This one has wonderful colours!

Very nicely done !!

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