The Giving Tree

I took this picture at 5am in the morning, with a 30' degree weather in Illinois, not counting the wind factor. No gloves, no earmuffs. I just rushed outside not thinking about getting myself warm and prepared. Its the californian in me I guess. I lived here in Illinois for 2 years now and I still haven't learned how to zip up my jacket when I get out of the house.

The first place I want to take my picture was frosted, there was no nice angle that I can find. I felt frustrated, drove home and worried. I thought "My first week for my Daily Capture and I can't even get one picture!". Driving home, I saw a flock of birds sitting on the electric wire post all line up, I was so excited. I stopped the car very quietly and change my lense, I have a 55mm mounted and the 300mm is a better choice for this picture. When I looked up, all the birds were gone.

Great!

Now I really got frustrated,"What am I going to do!?! Dear God, I know your busy but please help me." Then I looked around and saw the birds on the tree and I smiled, yes, they were asked to pose on a different setting, this time picture perfect. Took my shot.

And this picture I call the Giving Tree.

Exposure information---ISO 100, SS 8, F/8. I used a tripod on this one. Adjusted the WB to 31000 since its original image has a blueish tint on it, adjust on the curves and level. Thank you for looking.