Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Bracing Against the Last of Winter

This has been a tough week out here, mentally - we are back in full winter mode after a tantalizing early break-up and near spring last month, and the volcano is still blowing on and off, making it difficult to get our crews home for their season break.

I was watching this raven being blasted by the wind the other day and I realized I never knew their feathers were light colored under the black, and I marveled at the fine banding on their feet and legs.  I was also amazed the raven could keep its perch, given the wind velocity.  Isn't it interesting when we see new aspects of familiar things?

5 comments:

Elizabeth Douglas said...

Ah Steve, I'm sorry this week has been so trying. I know that the eruption has really set things askew out there. However, I do love your observing eye. I'm fascinated by Ravens, they're such clever, playful birds! ...Tricksters.

I wind changes for you all soon...literally!

Bloviating Zeppelin said...

Man, you can CLEARLY see that Mr Raven is being BLASTED! Oddly enough, I have HUGE ravens up where I live in the mountains. I hear and see them when I walk!

BZ

Gigi said...

I love those little details that seem to escape us unless we are really concentrating on the moment.

Have fun at book club--we didn't make it out today but trying again tomorrow and hoping the volcano and weather both cooperate. :)

Lothian said...

So pretty! I looks like that raven is glowing or has light shining on him. I hope things calm down for you soon!

Michael A. Gonzales said...

where my mom lives there are tons of ravens...those birds are so cool. great photo too.