{"id":138810,"date":"2025-01-16T02:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=138810"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:22:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:22:04","slug":"snowy-slate-colored-dark-eyed-junco-photos-from-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/01\/16\/snowy-slate-colored-dark-eyed-junco-photos-from-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowy Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco Photos From Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second day of the big snowstorm here in Arkansas last week had me out on the deck, taking snowy Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco photos along with other birds.<\/p>\n

\"Slate-coloredSlate-colored Dark-eyed Junco in an Arkansas snowstorm \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1\/250, ISO 1000, +2.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 371mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m especially fond of Dark-eyed Juncos because they remind me of my mom and how we\u2019d call each other when juncos first appeared in our yards and gardens in Virginia.<\/p>\n

This first snowstorm for me here in Arkansas brought back other memories of my mom. She and I also called each other when we had our first snow of the year. I missed calling her for both this year.<\/p>\n

Mom loved other birds too, but at this time of year, it was all about the juncos, the “snow birds”, and snowstorms. The juncos will always remind me of her.<\/p>\n

\"RestingResting Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco in fog and snow \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 1000, +2.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though the conditions were tough, with low light, clouds, fog, and falling snow, I took hundreds of bird photos that day. I\u2019ll probably be sharing them for a while, but hey, it doesn\u2019t snow all that often here, and I made the most of the snowy conditions. Why wouldn\u2019t I?<\/p>\n

I adore this kind of snowy, low-light photo. The soft, diffused light enhances the bird’s delicate features, highlighting every detail of the feathers and revealing subtleties that might be lost in brighter conditions.<\/p>\n

The snowy canvas provided by nature creates a stunning backdrop, allowing the bird’s appearance to stand out in striking contrast.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something serene about these scenes, where the simplicity of snow and shadow emphasizes the quiet beauty of wildlife.<\/p>\n

Moments like these remind me why I find such joy in photographing birds in all kinds of light and weather conditions.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my Dark-eyed Junco photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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