Magnificent Wings by Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
“Often, the best opportunity comes unexpectedly. I was observing two pretty ponies and taking photographs on their sweet faces. Suddenly, several birds arrived and started to fly in circles. As one of them took a meal in the beak, the others started chasing her.
Spontaneity is the key in portraying animated subjects at their best. I captured the expressiveness of this beautiful creature when she made a quick turn upwards spreading her magnificent wings against an overcast autumnal sky."
Image and text © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
SUPPORT TO WILDLIFE RE-HABILITATION
Proceeds from the sales of this image will be donated to Birds of Prey Northwest
To support the re-habilitation of Beauty, the Bald Eagle
Beauty was rescued in Alaska after she was found nearly dead with her beak shot and left to die.
Artist statement: My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key.
This image is original and not cropped.
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Carmen, creator of Art for Conservation
Comments
Excellent shot..what a timing…great composition…Well done
Thank you vey much Dago. Everything took place in a nanosecond!. It flatters me that you added it to your favourites.
Sorin, thank you for adding this pretty crow to your favourites.
P.S.: I love your new icon!
Wonderful composition, great capture!!
Thank you very much, Robert, for adding an encouraging comment. I am glad you liked this photograph.
Carmin: What an incredible encounter and capture! I usually just get the tail feathers! Carmen, you have been bless by the Great Spirit.
My Sioux friends say a Crow encounter like this one portends a good change from the ’other side". They say the Crow is the keeper of the scared laws and knows the “mysteries” of the world. My Sioux friends what say “The crow gave you a secret this day!” Think about this; and Maybe nothing else. Welcome your new “spirit guide”?You were blessed this day!
FYI
Thank you, Dave, for your kind comment. I keep the Crow and the Raven very close to my heart. When a beautiful American Crow hovers above me, I feel blessed and inspired by her presence.
Thank you for sharing the wisdom of the Sioux.
Very beautiful this is! Taken at the right moment,i like the blue background too. (Thanks for your comment)
Thank you, Ellen
A lovely capture..very atmospheric and what a beautiful bird.