We are like people looking for something they have in their hands all the time; we're looking in all directions except at the thing we want, which is probably why we haven't found it.(Plato, 380BC)
For in and out, above, about, below,
'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.
From Edward Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
All I can say is WOW! what a wonderful image, a true portrait of a very honorable bird, you have done it proud with your mastery of photography. Went into my favorites, and I am, as we say down south, 'Mighty Choicy' Thanks for the posting.
Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to repose. Trust me on this one, I live there ............The Lion...................... MY GALLERY - The Magical Mystery Tour
I have to agree with Chris. It could very well be made into a painting and none would be the wiser. Ummm..next time would you choose a prettier subject? LOL ...great job here.