Pretend Spring

I don't know the name of this bush, grows wild here, but it has buds that look like little flowers all winter. Left the upper right in focus bud in case someone can identify the bush. It's about 10 feet high.

Comments appreciated, thanks.

Nice one mary, have u used a fill flash here?

regards, RK!

Thank you Rafik, no flash. I have yet to be successful with a flash, a bit frustrating. If the light is low I usually quit shooting which is a shame because we get a lot of cloudy days. I did a little levels adjustment on this, just pulled the ends closer to the center of the histogram. These fella's are tough with their dark heads and light "bottoms". Personally would reverse them if I could :)

Exceptional capture of a very small bird. I like the way the color in the background makes him/her "pop."

I like way the branches frame the bird and the bits of yellow from the buds add more to the framing effect with their contrasting color. I agree the bird really does "pop" out. I like the engaging look in his eye. It's almost as if he is reminding the viewer of a mutual secret. Fun.