Being reminded by joysabin

Being reminded

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.
What a marvelous capture! I love your black and white - great textures and POV.
February 3rd, 2021  
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
February 3rd, 2021  
Brilliant
February 3rd, 2021  
He looks old and wise, like he has all the answers one seeks -if you're fluent in raven, that is. Great shot!
February 3rd, 2021  
I do like the gravity of this.
February 3rd, 2021  
o wonder ravens featured in the stories of Native peoples
February 3rd, 2021  
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..."
February 3rd, 2021  
I like the contrast between the "harsh" bricks and the "soft" clouds, with the raven calling out at the edge. It all works quite nicely.
February 3rd, 2021  
@marlboromaam @30pics4jackiesdiamond @ghost13 @cristie @theredcamera @kali66 @ljmanning @lsquared

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.
February 3rd, 2021  
I love this--the stones, the raven the sky. So nice that the site was open.
February 3rd, 2021  
Great P.O.V.
February 3rd, 2021  
Great shot- I like how he really stands out against the sky. The texture of the stones is another nice addition.
February 4th, 2021  
Great textures in this b&w and the raven is cool!
February 4th, 2021  
Well spotted. and Great black and white.
February 4th, 2021  
Love it!
February 4th, 2021  
Fav
February 4th, 2021  
Well caught. He's definitely making a statement!
February 5th, 2021  
Exceptional pov! wow! looks amazing in b/w
fav
February 5th, 2021  
I always love me a good raven
February 9th, 2021  
@eudora @la_photographic @olivetreeann @amyk @johnfalconer @timerskine @haskar @quietpurplehaze @ninaganci @blueberry1222

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.
February 9th, 2021  
Poe would be proud!
February 9th, 2021  
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