Hello everybody!!

Do you ever step outside and the day high-fives you? That was Dixon Meadow Preserve at 7 AM in Lafayette Hill, PA. Sun stretching like a cat. Grass smelling like it has very important grass business. I had coffee in one hand and camera in the other (the sacred wildlife-photographer yoga pose) and my wife beside me, wearing that encouraging “Yes, birds are adorable, but also… breakfast?” face.

We’re strolling. It’s quiet. A friendly breeze goes by in a light jacket. Plunk. Onto the wire drops a blueberry with feathers. My wife's favorite bird: the Eastern Bluebird. Round as a marshmallow, colors set to “ridiculous,” giving us the kind of side-eye usually reserved for people who talk on speakerphone in public.

I freeze. My wife freezes. The bird does not freeze because he is busy being perfect.

He does that over-the-shoulder model turn; a little “I know my angles.” If this bluebird had LinkedIn, this would be the headshot. The sunlight threads through those layered wing feathers and even my wife whispers, “Okay… that’s his good side.” Click. Click. Pause. Click. Coffee suddenly tastes like a Michelin star.

And here’s the thing: we get into routines. Same playlist, same mug, same stoic blank space over the reading chair. Meanwhile, this little cobalt optimist is out here auditioning to be your household mood light. So: try something. Try Morning Blue. Try archive paper, canvas, or metal. Try a size you think is “too big” and discover it’s exactly right.

Personal note: sharing that tiny moment with my wife (she spotted the perch first and I did the weird crouch that looks like I’m proposing to a telephone line) makes this picture feel extra human. It’s a bird on a wire, sure, but it’s also us being a team for 20 quiet seconds while the meadow did its meadow thing. I think you’ll feel a little of that warmth every time you pass it.

Put him where he’ll greet you: the entryway (instant “hello there!”), the breakfast nook (pairs well with eggs), or above the chair you swear you’ll read in again. Natural maple if you like cozy; thin black if you want gallery-clean. 12×16" if you’re dipping a toe; 30×40" for the full “oh wow” as you round the corner with cereal.

Days are getting shorter. Great excuse to bring more mornings indoors. Have fun with it! That’s the point, “joy you can hang.”

Here's the print. Bring a wall!! Bring a wall!! Bring a wall!!

Shop Morning Bluebird (Click the Link) →  Morning Blue - Stunning Wildlife Photography | Spielman Photography

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Which finish should you choose? (Short, silly, actually helpful)

• 100% Cotton, Acid-Free Paper (Archival Matte, Framing Options Available)

Think velvet for eyes. Soft, non-reflective surface that loves subtle detail and gentle light. Museum-vibe. Best for intimate viewing, calmer rooms, and anyone who hates glare. Frame behind glass; a white mat lets the blue pop like fireworks that passed art school.

• Canvas (Gallery Wrap or Framed)

Slight texture from the weave = painterly feel. Lightweight, forgiving, and great big. Minimal glare. Perfect over sofas and beds where you see it from a few steps back. You can hang it frameless as a gallery wrap or add a float frame for a polished look. Cozy, organic, “I read good novels” energy.

• Metal (Dye-Sub Aluminum, Gloss, Framing Options Available)

Modern, sleek, punchy color. The image is infused into aluminum—durable, wipe-clean, and floats off the wall. Fantastic in bright spaces, kitchens, and hallways. Gloss = maximum pop/shine (more reflective); The bluebird’s cobalt sings on metal.

Rule of thumb:

• Want quiet elegance and feather detail? Cotton paper.

• Want a big, cozy statement with texture? Canvas.

• Want color punch and modern shine? Metal.

P.S. If you adopt this little optimist, send me a photo of where he lands! My wife and I vote on “Best Perch” every month. Winner receives eternal glory, my undying gratitude, and a free 11x14 matted print from my show bins.