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| Eared Grebe stretching. ©Teresa Shumaker. |
Context is something we can often take for granted, but when it is missing the effects are drastic. This picture above is a photo of an Eared Grebe, stretching.
When I saw it unfold in real life, I thought it was a cute moment. Then, when I pulled it up in Lightroom I was surprised to see an image of what looks like a drowning bird. I actually hesitated to publish something that looks so stressful.
There is even something about the way the light is striking the features on its face that makes it seem in distress.
But, as you will see in the photo below. This little guy is perfectly fine.
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| Post-stretch feather ruffle. ©Teresa Shumaker. |
I can think of personal life situations in which context is everything as well. I enjoy the connections you are making in your blog, Teresa. Thank you. In addition to learning about birds, I am thinking more deeply about life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Liz. You're doing a terrific job of blending your love and curiosity with nature (and beautiful photography - that goes without saying) with the frailties of our humanity. Keep this up and you may have a "coffee table" book some day.
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