Divining Intention
Bozeman, Montana
2015
This magpie seemed to be trying to figure out my intentions toward it. Two possibilities were I’m sure of most interest: did I have any food, and was I going to try to harm it.
Divining Intention
Bozeman, Montana
2015
This magpie seemed to be trying to figure out my intentions toward it. Two possibilities were I’m sure of most interest: did I have any food, and was I going to try to harm it.
Nice one! You should do a series of close-up bird portraits like this guy’s dog and cat portraits: http://flip.it/LlaL2
Thanks Carol. Those are nice dog and cat portraits but a little too “portraity” for my tastes. Their formality suggests they are made solely for the pleasure of the pets owner. I suppose some of my bird portraits approach that formal look but still keep a spontaneity to them that I think these pet portraits lack.
This is a striking portrait of a magpie! You’ve really captured their bold inquisitiveness! Love the soft catchlight reflecting the sky and the beautiful feathers that seem almost like fur! Well Done!
Thanks Kathy. I think if I look closely enough into the eye, I can see my own reflection there.
WOW!!! love the close-up and the catch light.
Thanks Kris!