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Okay, so it probably wasn't really sad, but the shot really seems like it's sad, eh?
I'm not quite sure what sort of bird it is. It looked kinda like a crow, but I don't think it was one. It was pretty big and make a strange noise that I don't think I've ever heard a bird make before, although I can't recall what it sounded like exactly. I was so happy when I got this shot! This shot also inspired a crappy short story that I wrote when I was all sad and depressed. XP Taken at The Grand Canyon (seriously). I fixed up the picture by turning up the contrast a little bit in Photoshop because my camera sucks. (It's so bad now, that I have to slap it to get the lens to come out) Edit: People are telling me that it's a raven. Another Edit: And Yet Another Edit: Wow...now it's over 100 Oh, and by the way. Please take note that this image is not supposed to be stock... EDIT FIVE BILLION AND ONE: This image is now available on some products. Feel free to check it out, if you'd like. [link] Image © The Phantom Panther ( ~phantompanther ) 2005 |
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This is a really awesome shot -- how close were you?
I'm a real corvid enthusist. Non-native Corvids actually, specifically hybrid Ravens that are all black, which can be bought and sold. There exists a cross breed between white necked ravens and brown necked ravens. Such a cross often produces a phenotype that's all black. It's just that there exists few breeders, and no matter what they're expensive, for exotic ravens as natives are illegal to keep, and for good reason: Carrion birds tend not to be cute and cuddly.
Ah well, you have here a fabulous image. It's got great contrast, fabulous pull and really does look like the bird seems to be, perhaps, mourning something. Or really interested in his toes. It's a very brooding image and reminds me of part of the stigma that travels with all corvid critters -- which really isn't all bad. It gives these birds a kind of power and emotion. You captured that so well.
Kudos!!
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Est rosa flos Veneris; quo dulcia furta laterent, Harpocrati matris dona dicavit amor. Inde rosam mensis hospes suspendit amicis, convivae ut sub ea dicta tacenda sciant.
Heh, well...I think it is quite possible that it was a raven or corvid - Or is that the same thing?
Thanks! I was pretty close, actually! (My zoom can only go so far...) I'm not sure if you've been to The Grand Canyon or not, but in this one area that has lots of buildings here and there, there is a large look-out area so you can get different views of the canyon. Along some of the viewing area are some trees as well as other plants. I was standing a few feet or so from the edge of walkway. The tree stuck out a few feet away from it, so I was probably somewhere between 5-15 feet.
You're a corvid enthusist? That's cool!
Thanks again! I really appreciate your comments!
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Whenever i lookit my divientwatch thing i get really excited when i see something from you
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Brisbane based professional photography
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I really feel like the Raven is mourning.
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Do the boxer dance!
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Awesome, like a hot dog.
Heh, wow, you get excited to see my stuff? Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
Actually, I think the neat stuff stops at the lizards. XD; This bird was taken way far away from my house (about two days drive) and the only other thing I really take pictures of is my cats. I'm glad you think they are cool though.
( BTW, I haven't forgotten about simupets.com.
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That means a lot, considering all of the fantastic shots you take.
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