There is a large wild rose bush growing at the corner of the dilapidated garage. In the past several years, a family of mockingbirds has established a nest in the center of the rosebush. This year the birds have wintered in the bush and tolerate close approaches by the humans. It was an ideal time to take some pictures, without the fear of being attacked by nesting parents.
Friday (Feb. 2) was bitterly cold, with temperatures in the 20's and a wicked wind coming from the north. My subject was not totally co-operative, retreating into the rose canes several times before I could take some shots. I managed to get within 5 ft. and took several shots before I lost the feeling in my fingers. Seven pictures were acceptable.
After saving the best shots, picked one photo zoomed in and cropped the background.
I sketched the bird using pencil, ink and watercolor in a Moleskine sketchbook.
Today I added some final touches.
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