Tuesday, October 31, 2006
scavenging
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To me this is all about ominous intent. The bird is looking across at the photographer as if to say 'They are mine'.
The bird (Rook, Crow?)dominates the composition by location, contrast and its gaze.
I find this a powerful image.
The look on that birds face is sublime. Full of confidence and it looks like it's advancing too. Lovely DOF because this is not about the sheep. They are entirely furnishings for the main character which, given that it occupies only, what, 7% of the image, says alot about it.
Run. Fast.
That bird is definitely advancing with intent. A lovely portrait.
I like successful and common birds (gulls, corvids, finches). Too often bird photography is about the exotic. This scene is such an everyday occurance that the temptation is not to look at it. Well seen.
Corvid would be easiest! I should have paid more attention at the time but I remember thinking 'crow' as opposed to rook. Judging size here is difficult but tends to crow as well. A narrower crop is certainly an option, especially as I like portrait mode. I agree about common birds - I rarely photograph anything other than gulls and corvids ... and the (very) occasional heron.
The bird certainly has a swagger of defiance but more aimed at the viewer than the sheep behind. They seem to be continuing with their busy schedules not the slighest bit worried about such portent of doom sharing their space. Good catchlight in the bird's eyes. And as Matt said previously, the triumvirate is very strong compositionally.
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The bird (Rook, Crow?)dominates the composition by location, contrast and its gaze.
I find this a powerful image.
Run. Fast.
I like successful and common birds (gulls, corvids, finches). Too often bird photography is about the exotic. This scene is such an everyday occurance that the temptation is not to look at it. Well seen.