Skyward Sparrow

I captured this shot of a sparrow perched gracefully on a chain-link fence, and I love the contrast between the delicate bird and the industrial metal grid. The bird seems to fit perfectly within one of the diamond-shaped gaps, almost as if the fence was designed just for it. Its feathers are beautifully defined — warm browns, subtle grays, and that striking black patch under its beak, all popping vividly against the bright, solid blue background. There's something poetic about the scene — a small, free creature resting momentarily on a man-made barrier. It feels like a quiet moment of defiance or resilience, like it's pausing mid-journey, unfazed by the cage-like structure it's perched on. The simplicity of the composition and the sharpness of the sparrow against the soft blur of the background makes the whole photo feel calm and intentional. It’s one of those moments I’m really glad I was able to catch.