Yesterday I was lucky enough to find and point out this springtime Raven perched in front of a field of pink filaree, a wildflower from the Geranium family.
Springtime Raven – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 500, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
These introduced wildflowers won’t be in bloom too much longer so I am trying to get images of my subjects with the filaree in the frames.
The Common Raven looked marvelous perched on the rock with the pink flowers in the background.
Antelope Island is a wonderful place to see an observe Common Ravens. They can be quite skittish though. A simple ding from a vehicle, just slowing down, or the crunch of gravel under tires can be enough to make them take flight.
I am so very glad that this raven stuck around long enough for me to take photos of it. I loved the slightly open bill in this raven image, the glossy black plumage of the bird, and of course, the setting.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Common Raven photos plus facts and information about this species.
Thank you all!
very good shot,
not easy to get a black bird correctly in photo, i suppose the sun wasnt too strong, it s helpfull
have a nice day mia ☺
Nice pink bokeh. I just bought a guide on wildflowers only. They’re usually not found in regular flower books.
Great shot: love the wildflowers in BG and the exposure setting that allowed so much detail in the blacks.
great capture of the glint in the feathers and some colour behind this trickster.It snowed last night, though it is turning the grass green.
Your photos surely bring out the noble character of each creature. This one is almost achingly gorgeous in the stark previty of it’s beauty.
Dark and beautiful.
The background is so beautiful, and the Raven is very stately looking.
Such a pretty background to use for an all black bird. The ravens are crazy busy in front of my house collecting nesting materials. I never give them much attention but this year they’ve been rather fun to watch.
I love Ravens, wonderful photo Mia
Great capture Mia! We were thinking alike on our post today.