Ravens make an odd braying noise; reminds me of children wailing, in some eerie manner. No doubt about it being a corvid. When you say it was big it's almost positively a raven because crows, while a very cool critter, they're smaller in size and make a very commonly identified caw, since they seem to cluster EVERYWHERE. At least where I live they do. >_>;

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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That is perhaps the best comment I have recieved so far! Just...oh my.

Heh, well...I think it is quite possible that it was a raven or corvid - Or is that the same thing? . It was only ther for a moment or so, I believe. (I took this months ago, heh.) Crows do tend to hang around in groups, don't they? I forgot about that.

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. That's just a guess, because I'm not very good at figureing that sort of thing out. Sorry.

You're a corvid enthusist? That's cool! I've never really thought about someone being one before, nor did I think about someone breeding and selling them. Wow, I don't know anything about birds. XD;

Thank you very much for your kind words! I wish I could critique like you! When it comes to commenting, I usually just go "Wow, that's cool!" and my "critiquing" is very limited. Probably because my knowledge on the subject is limited. A good critique from me is something like "Nice shaing!"

Thanks again! I really appreciate your comments!



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Your really are an amazing photographer O.o I'm debating weather to switch my awsome don hertfelt desktop for this image =O i'm in love with it!

Whenever i lookit my divientwatch thing i get really excited when i see something from you (or usually a bunch from you cause you add them all at once xD hehe) You live in a place where theres a bunch of neat stuff to take pictures of, thats for sure ^_^ wish i had lizards around >.<

Fuckin WOW!!!! I love it!

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WOW!! Well done, it's an amazing picture!!!

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I think, this is my favorite picture that you have taken.

I really feel like the Raven is mourning.



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Do the boxer dance!

Oh my this is quite lovely. The black of his feathers is so striking, especially in comparison to the pale purpley backdrop. You framed the bird perfectly! Wonderful job!

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Thank you very much! ...*blinks*...Really? I've never had anyone interested in changing their wallpaper to one of my images before. That's so cool.

Heh, wow, you get excited to see my stuff? Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Yeah, I upload a bunch of stuff at once. Sorry about that! It's usually because I tend to save up photos for a while and then finally post them. Like...this picture for example. I took it when I was on a trip with my dad like in June or something.

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. Sorry to hear you don't have any lizards...

( BTW, I haven't forgotten about simupets.com. )

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! Thank you very much! I'm really glad you like it!

That means a lot, considering all of the fantastic shots you take.

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Thank you very much!

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