are there 13 ways of looking at a blackbird?

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are there 13 ways of looking at a blackbird?

April 9, 2013 by Cynthia

black bird in rose branches

When I originally took this photo, I did not even see the blackbird. I was solely focused on the leaves. Only later did I notice the lovely silhouette with its little luminous eye. I suppose that he saw me. Poet Wallace Stevens thought there were Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird. Just click on the link to read his words. And I hope you’re enjoying National Poetry Month. 😉

Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged blackbirds, Inspiration, landscape, National Poetry Month, nature, photo, Photography, poetry, silhouette, Wallace Stevens | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on April 9, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Christy Birmingham

What an unexpected and lovely surprise to see the blackbird in the background. I am going to look at the link now 🙂
on April 9, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply steve's pictures

I’ve always believed that the subconscious mind sees things in the viewfinder that the conscious eye does not. I think this image is a beautiful example of that.
on April 9, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Tina Schell

Isn’t that nice? Love it when that happens! He really adds to the shot.
on April 9, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply soonie2

Fantastic capture! Love when there are nice unplanned surprises like this!
on April 9, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Steven Jackson

An absolutely fascinating image and post. Thanks for posting.
on April 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply centralsplendor

WONDERFUL shot!
on April 14, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply erassima

Love this blurry bird!
on April 16, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Need to Chill? | Margaret Langstaff

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