Many of the difference in the U.S. and Philippines can be symbolized by the arrangement of our power lines. Here is an example I observed in Manila.
Power lines and telephone wires and their interaction with birds have always fascinated me. In fact, observing that phenomena as a young child is the first place I remember thinking about the concept of "personal space." There seems to be a rhythm to how the birds sit together- whether close or far away. And there does always seem to be one that breaks that pattern by either sitting too close or further away. I find the rhythm and the display of the bird's physique against the backdrop of the sky particularly appealing and have I have painted those scenes numerous times.
"Congregation"
41 x 73
Do you notice birds on wires or is it just me?
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