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Although the tree is a fascinating shape the bird is I think the icing on the cake that completes the shot. I don't know that I actually like the twist shape it almost looks like a snake writhing up to that bird. It's a great image against the blue sky.
Great shot! I imagine the minute you saw that tree (branch?) you knew you'd be waiting for something to land on it for the shot. It really makes you look at the picture!
thanks for the links; now if only i had a tree branch like this in my backyard! honestly, i would like to know how on earth it grew that way. this is an awesome framing limb! gotta follow.