Currawong Gothica

Larry Davis

Currawong Gothica

This is one of my best images I think, that I ever took.
It’s a Tasmanian Currawong taken on my last trip to Cradle Mountain. ( not a crow and not a raven )
With this intense stare, I thought it good enough to give it another whirl.
I also think that it is very Gothic, as it is kept simple and to the point.
Also, the stare gets into your soul.
Whenever I look at it, I seem to get shivers up the back of my neck….
Taken with a p&s Panasonic Lumix FZ30.

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Currawong Gothica by Larry Davis
Currawong Gothica by Larry Davis
  • lightsmith

    lightsmith

    Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
    In there stepped a stately raven, of the saintly days of yore.
    Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
    But with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door.
    Perched upon a bust of Pallas, just above my chamber door,
    Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

    Edgar Allen Poe – He’d have loved this.

  • Larry Davis replied

    I love this….
    I am going to save it…..

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith

    (even though it’s a Currawong and not a Raven)

  • Larry Davis replied

    I’m glad you clarified that…..... he he

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Fabulous work.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Linda…
    Ahhhhh, what I would give, to be back in the UK.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    great looking black bird ;) xoxox

  • Larry Davis replied

    Ha Ha … Yeah OK.
    Fuuuuuuuck
    Fuuuuuuuck.
    These were the famous sounds that Graham Kennedy made about his Blackbird on TV.
    You had to be Australian.
    And you had to be there.

  • Amanda Cass

    Amanda Cass

    wow what a beautiful bird! great shot!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Kia Ora.
    Been to Blenheim.
    Trip no.5. coming Up hopefully this year.

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Brilliant shot

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate…
    And I love your part of the country.

  • Dharna

    Dharna

    Wonderful Larry. You have captured the mood. Dark and Sinister.

  • Larry Davis replied

    That’s what I wanted to hear…

  • Sam Jackson

    Sam Jackson

    Lovely shot, really captures a nice mood. like this one better than the Original!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Sam….
    I was putting more of myself into it this time around.
    When I took the original, I wasn’t as prolific with manipulation as I am today.
    I feel more confident now.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    LOL ;) this is for YOU

  • Larry Davis replied

    What can I say.?
    I am speechless.
    I just want to give you a big hug.
    Thanks sis….... I owe you.

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    Same bird, different attitude! Great work Larry!

  • Larry Davis replied

    You said the magic word….ATTITUDE.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    awesome image,, it’s so intense,, love it!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Basia.
    Neil Boucher was standing beside me when I took it.
    It was a magic moment.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith

    The Raven – it’s my favourite Poe :) and anything that reminds of of it is number one in my book :)

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    Oh, this is gorgeous. Spot on. Love it. Going to the fav spot for me mate. ;)

  • Larry Davis replied

    Awe, your a sweety.
    Thanks mate.

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    That is one very intense and intelligent stare…highlighted by the dark surrounds…..you have done a fabulous job with the presentation of this…..it is a wonderful shot Larry!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks so much Sunshine.
    Haven’t heard from you for a while and was wondering how you were ??.
    Sounds like your OK.
    Just stay safe my friend, so we can have that cup of tea.

  • Jen Millard

    Jen Millard

    Love it….so dark and beautiful.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hi Jen…
    Thanks mate…
    And I love your Neon’s.

  • Purrnickerty

    Purrnickerty

    Very nice work :)

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
    I really appreciate it.
    And I just love Gregory and Matilda.

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    great work Larry !!
    one of your best in my opinion !
    I love the darkness and smoothness to it, it oozes with character.

  • Larry Davis replied

    That’s the Gothic in me coming out.
    I just love anything Dark.
    I suppose I should concentrate on more images like this ????
    But the subject matter is few and far between. ??

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Wow..dark ….awesome treatment Larry. Oozes all things sinister!

  • Larry Davis replied

    That’s me….SINISTER

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    This guy here looks more sinister,love what you have done here.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Hans…
    Neil was next to me when I took it.
    The bird was on the roof of our car.

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    What a dark creature is this!!! Love your work on it mate!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Steph….
    I like to dabble now and again…

  • buzzy

    buzzy

    Brilliant Black!

  • Larry Davis replied

    This is me on the Dark Side.

  • Linda Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    Beautiful bird Larry and expertly captured and processed

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Lassie.
    Hoping you and your family are keeping well.
    Take care my dear friend.

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic close-up Larry! love the detail great DOF!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate…
    I do love this little guy.
    It’s not often you see into a birds eyes.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    okay.. this littel fella just got to me.. too cute and hauntingly adorable.

  • Larry Davis replied

    That’s how I feel towards him.

  • blamo

    blamo

    I really like this fine image

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    And say hello to Surrey for me.
    Our last trip was 2000.
    I have cousins there.

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    WOW this is an outstanding shot…well done!!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks sweety… Your to kind.
    Ahhh, what it is to have youth on your side.

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    i love this shot it is a fav.

  • Larry Davis replied

    It’s one of mine also.
    Not often you stare into the eye’s of a Currawong.

  • Flinders

    Flinders

    Evil dude!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Yeahhhhh.
    Don’t he look mean.

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Tis a beauty Larry .. instant fave ♥

  • Larry Davis replied

    Allo Bird Lady..
    Nice of you to fly in….
    Chirp…Chirp.
    Thanks mate.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    now you are talking Larry this is special well done my friend

  • Larry Davis replied

    He’s been a popular little fellow.

  • Mel Spittall

    Mel Spittall

    WOW!!! intense

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Mel.
    Glad you like him…
    It’s the eyes that get you, every time.

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    (big smile) so well done Larry . a fav for me .. should you do more like this? .. sure of course you betcha! but only if you have the urge to do so (big smile)

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    fabulous! such intelligent birds, too:)

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Marg…
    And I must say, you certainly have a way with placing things within an image.
    Your work is incredible.

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    Why thank you kind sir! And straight back at you:)

  • madworld

    madworld

    Very cool shot, love it!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Kia Ora…
    Thanks for the comment….Much appreciated.
    You and Marboroman… Great.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Sensational work. I saw one of these birds when we went to Cradle Mountain too. Well done and congrats on the sale. An instant fave.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Elana.
    It’s made my day…
    And thanks for leaving the comment.

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Love this capture so very well done ! .........

  • Larry Davis replied

    It was only a few feet away, and I couldn’t resist it.
    Thanks for your appreciation.

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Hauntingly beautiful and wonderfully presented!!!!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Dyle, for your appreciation.
    I’m still trying to get through all of yours.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Awesome!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Lorilee.
    Your a star.

  • Tony Lomas

    Tony Lomas

    Cool, thanks for entering in the PostCard Style challenge! Go Tassie!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Tony.
    I may have done some good ones since, but this is the one that I feel more coming from….
    It’s me.

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    This is just aweome Larry. I can see why it is one of your favorites !! Great mood to this, awesome stare, and love the dark background. Beautifully captured and a fav for sure !!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Sean.
    Glad you like it.

  • tinnieopener

    tinnieopener

    Great capture Larry….Currawongs or Black Jays as the locals call them are birds of opportunity. At present they are looking for food to sustain them through the winter and often they will gather in large numbers when they think a feed is possible. To have 50-100 sitting in tree branches or on roofs looking at your every move can be quite daunting.If you leave a door or window open on a vehicle they will go in and take whatever they think they can eat.They also eat the local pepper berries and leave very purple messes about the place.
    Well done Mate:))

  • Larry Davis replied

    What a hell of a front page you have.
    Bloody Brilliant.. I love it.
    Cradle Mountain is in God’s Country, and I can’t wait to get back again.

  • Christine Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    missed this one, just a awesome shot, so good in every way

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    It was perched on the roof of the car, so I just clicked.

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    This is so great!! I love the light, WONDERFUL…so wonderful!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hi Elizabeth…
    Wow, you are head over heels with this little guy.
    I have to agree though. It did turn our quite good.
    Thanks for your appreciation.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Yes, this is an awesome image! The composition, clarity and color are outstanding! Those eyes sure are mesmerizing!

  • Larry Davis replied

    BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING........ ( he he )

  • MagpieMagic

    MagpieMagic

    Amazing pic! Didn’t even know about this bird before and I love the whole corvidae family. Thanks for sharing.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hi Ya Magie…...

    Glad ya like it.

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