Raven Looking Backwards
by Robert C Paulson Jr
Title
Raven Looking Backwards
Artist
Robert C Paulson Jr
Medium
Photograph - High Resolution Photography
Description
This handsome big bird is a raven (Corvus corax, family Corvidae – close to 20" long, beak to tip of tail), from Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States, North America.
This fellow (or gal) was perched on a downed tree, contemplating what he wanted to do next.
The common ravens are found mostly in the high country and mountains of western United States and most of Canada. They look much like a crow, but are larger, heavier, and with a thicker head and bill. When the light/sun is on them just right, you can see that they are not just black, but that some feathers’ black has a purple and/or green sheen to them. In larger prints of this photo, that shows up very nicely.
Ravens, wolves, and coyotes have some very interesting interrelationships, in that they are often found feeding around common food sources. In some areas, if I see a bunch of ravens I am always on the lookout for wolves that may be near them. Circling ravens lead wolves to animals that may have died of natural causes, and if a raven spots running wolves (or stationary ones) the ravens have a pretty good idea where they may be able to get their next meal -- when the wolves or coyotes finish eating. -- Photo: 42,166.00982
FAA “FEATURED PHOTO” AWARDS:
............ Thank you for the honors!
... 10 Plus -- 05/03/2019
... Macro Marvels -- 2019-4-2
... Whats New -- 2019-4-2
... Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group -- 2019-3-20
... FAA Portraits -- Birds -- 3-?-2019
Uploaded
March 7th, 2019
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Comments (19)
I'ina Van Lawick
Another one of my favorite birds. Lovely photograph and such a daring 'smile'. i'ina
Marcia Lee Jones
Fabulous capture!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Marcia – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-26-2019
Johanna Hurmerinta
Splendid, gorgeous, closeup! LF
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Johanna – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. -- following -- 4-21-2019
Heidi Fickinger
Wonderful portrait of this raven, Robert. Aloha!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Heidi – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. -- following -- 4-21-2019
Robert C Paulson Jr
Garrick – Thanks for taking the time to review my work. Glad you liked it. 3-27-2019
Marlin and Laura Hum
Congratulations on your well-deserved Wowie, Robert!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Martin and Laura -- Thanks for your comment and taking the time to review my work.
Debra Martz
Gorgeous details and colorful background! Congratulations on your well deserved Weekly Wow in Wild Birds of the World!!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Debra -- Thanks for your comment and taking the time to review my work.
Cindy Treger
Robert, congrats on your stunning William's Weekly Wow pick. f/l
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Cindy -- Thanks for your comment and taking the time to review my work.
William Tasker
Robert, you won a WOWIE! This awesome image has been chosen as one of the William's Wows found in the discussions tab of the group, Wild Birds Of The World.
Robert C Paulson Jr
William. Thanks for your comment and for making Featuring this on the homepage on 3-20-2019.
William Tasker
Perfect light with superb feather separation. Awesome. I enjoyed viewing this fine nature photograph and have featured it on the homepage of the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group.
Linda Howes
Beautiful capture Robert! love the background too! l/f
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Thank you for your comment, Linda. I also went to look at some of your work. Very nice, and I'm impressed with the number of followers and views you've had. Good work!
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