Saturday, January 22, 2011

01.22.11


01.22.11, originally uploaded by colemama.

Scoping out the scene, this beautiful hawk is not happy to see me - now needing to keep an eye on me, rather than looking for available food. Even its feathers are ruffled...though I think by the wind rather than by emotion! :)

Ruffled feathers happen frequently when goals conflict rather than coincide. Sometimes there is no easy nor palatable solution. Sometimes it is best to, do like this hawk did and, just 'fly away' - leaving the scene (at least for a short reflective respite)...flight, instead of fight. Being in a new environment forces a new perspective which can smooth the feathers for more tolerance or energy for action....of course, it can also result in neglect and/or denial of a problem that needs solving, if one doesn't return to address the conflict! Freedom Park, Naples, FL

7 comments:

  1. Very intense eyes. I don't think I'd want to ruffle his feathers.

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  2. Beautiful shot! I tried to get one similar the other day but he took off before I could get too close and not having my good camera on me I had to get closer than he was comfortable with.

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  3. A stunning image! Amazing detail - I know how difficult it is to capture these beautiful birds.

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  4. You caught the suspicious look so well - and the ruffled feathers, too. Lots of food for thought for conflict situations in your commentary.

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  5. I love the slight ruffling of his feathers. Makes you almost sense the wind blowing.

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  6. I bet "they" thought you were talking about the bird's behavior. Ha! Excellent reflection.

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  7. Gorgeous shot. Unfortunately for students we don't always give them the option of "flight" Not enough flexibility in our education system.

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