Patricia Sweet, " A Watchful Eye " (ANIMALS 2024)

This Apostlebird watched my every move following me as I wandered across a bush paddock. Emerging from dark shadows gave definition to its plumage and the light also highlighted on one side of its face , claws and the barbed wire . Taken with 500mm fulled extended lens keeping a respectful distance in its environment.

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