“Aviary” explores the beautiful symbiotic relationship between humans and birds – Colossal
As the days get shorter and colder in the Northern Hemisphere, billions of birds are migrating south. Their routes, habitats, food sources and behaviors are extremely diverse. From their unique plumage to their sleeping habits to their intimate bonds, the world of birds is vast and awe-inspiring.
More than 11,000 species have been officially recorded around the world, but depending on how they are recorded, there may be more than 20,000 species. Through the eyes of a fine art photographer, we can appreciate this unique world. a new book, Birdhouses: Birds in Contemporary Photographya celebration of feathers and flight.
Published by Thames & Hudson, aviary Contains the works of more than 50 international photographers. General readers may recognize images from Joseph McGlennon, Søren Solkær, Tim Flach, Leila Jeffreys, and others, all of whom approach their subjects with an eye for atmosphere and personal personality.
For example, “Connection” by Christine Ward is a very relatable moment between two crows. In Jeffries’s owl portrait we can imagine it with a side eye, as if it knows more than it lets on, while the hanging songbird in Kimberly Witham’s Still Life with Goldfinches, Bleeding Hearts and Tulips evokes a unique sense of humour.
More than just a catalog of different species, the book highlights vibrant and artistic portraits, landscapes and candid moments that give us a glimpse into “our complex relationship with birds, questioning how we observe them and respond to their presence – and vice versa,” says the publisher.
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