Eyes of the Forest Songbird Black and White Photography by

Black and White Photography by Robert David Atkinson

For a fleeting moment

"A solitary Starling perched on a gnarled branch

Its talons grasped the glimmering fish

talons outstretched

Eyes of the Forest Songbird Black and White Photography by"Within the embrace of ancient trees, I dwell. My plumage, crimson, catching the dappled sunlight through the leaves. My eyes are my greatest gift, with the ability to discern the most minor details, a talent that has earned me the whispered stories and reverence of the creatures that call this place home. I have taken on the role of its silent guardian. I watch over my fellow inhabitants, my keen senses alerting me to approaching danger. Seasons come