A murmuration is a beautiful thing, and a good metaphor for a cooperative community. Everyone standing on their own soapbox shouting their own story is a cacophony; a choir in a public park is something altogether different.
Like others, I appreciate it when people promote the good work of others. I see this a lot in Notes, especially with photographers. We are happy to see photos people have taken themselves. It’s also nice when we gesture to others and the good work they have done. A mutually supportive community is a healthy community. Demonstrating best practice is a responsibility we should all take on. I’m going to make an effort to do more of this myself. Generosity, like good work, is its own reward.
Gorgeous images. I love Starlings and murmurations in general. I also love artists making their own books so this is just wonderful.
I also very highly support you highlighting artists' work. To me I see this as the core of what you have always done with FlakPhoto so I say, as much of it as you can do the better for all of us.
Thanks for looking, Davin. And thanks for the feedback! This was a fun post to write, and I like this Spotlight concept. In a way, it's getting back to basics and doing things the way I did from the very start. Yes to more of it.
Wonderful image. I'm glad to see people engaging in starling appreciation as they are truly beautiful birds. Thanks for including links for further exploration, Andy.
A murmuration is a beautiful thing, and a good metaphor for a cooperative community. Everyone standing on their own soapbox shouting their own story is a cacophony; a choir in a public park is something altogether different.
Beautifully said.
Like others, I appreciate it when people promote the good work of others. I see this a lot in Notes, especially with photographers. We are happy to see photos people have taken themselves. It’s also nice when we gesture to others and the good work they have done. A mutually supportive community is a healthy community. Demonstrating best practice is a responsibility we should all take on. I’m going to make an effort to do more of this myself. Generosity, like good work, is its own reward.
Great transcendent feature! I believe that’s the purpose of art: share it if you feel it. Always enjoy Southam’s work.
Nice simple image. Elegant color.
These are also one my subjects. Recently published by Thames and Hudson. More here: https://www.massimocristaldi.com/blog/en/aviary-the-bird-in-contemporary-art-book/
Wonderful! Thanks, Massimo. I’ve been thinking about doing a feature on this book. It’s terrific!
I've always been fascinated by murmurations. That photo is magic.
You would love this book, Jenna.
Gorgeous images. I love Starlings and murmurations in general. I also love artists making their own books so this is just wonderful.
I also very highly support you highlighting artists' work. To me I see this as the core of what you have always done with FlakPhoto so I say, as much of it as you can do the better for all of us.
Thanks for looking, Davin. And thanks for the feedback! This was a fun post to write, and I like this Spotlight concept. In a way, it's getting back to basics and doing things the way I did from the very start. Yes to more of it.
Thank you for sharing this. The images are deeply beautiful, a layered connection, very soulful.
I'm glad you like these, Holly! Thanks so much for looking.
I love Southam‘s work. Thank you for sharing!
Images like this make me feel for a second that I am one with Nature. Balm, truly. Thank you for sharing this!
Wonderful image. I'm glad to see people engaging in starling appreciation as they are truly beautiful birds. Thanks for including links for further exploration, Andy.