I was walking around the Wupatki Pueblo ( https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/wupatki-pueblo.htm ) when I spotted this raven. He was resting on the tallest point of the structure and being rather vocal. I like to think that he was reminding me of the importance of this monument. I walked slowly closer as to not bother him. He just kept on 'talking' and watching me.
I could have saved this for week 3 of "Flash of Red' for the portraits but I thought it fit better with landscapes in B&W. I also didn't have longer lens on which might have resulted in a closer look at him but, I thought that changing at that moment would be bothersome to him and cause him to fly off.
I don't think you need a closer look at him, the texture of the walls and that vertical take you straight to him and he does look a tad sinister. Fab capture and great timing
The texture in the bricks is fantastic. This could be the cover of a novel, or part of a fantasy story. "There you will find a raven. He will ask you three riddles..."
I am so very grateful for the kind comments and favs. This beauty of a raven just really put his all into sharing his thoughts and feelings. I am also happy that the employees charged with allowing people to visit safely were spot with following virus protection guidelines. There were 'spacing' us so that we didn't impede each other. Being able to get out and be there is a true gift.
Thank you all so very much, very thankful. I think the ravens own the place and we are just granted time to visit. These gorgeous birds have a huge amount of character. If more people had been there he might have been more timid. I was the only soul walking around the Pueblo at that time.
I am so very grateful for the kind comments and favs. This beauty of a raven just really put his all into sharing his thoughts and feelings. I am also happy that the employees charged with allowing people to visit safely were spot with following virus protection guidelines. There were 'spacing' us so that we didn't impede each other. Being able to get out and be there is a true gift.
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Thank you all so very much, very thankful. I think the ravens own the place and we are just granted time to visit. These gorgeous birds have a huge amount of character. If more people had been there he might have been more timid. I was the only soul walking around the Pueblo at that time.