1 of 3 curated photos. RAW file was edited. Easiest of the 3 photos as the bird hardly moved allowing me to frame the bird within a pattern of leaves and branches. Features frame-within-frame and catchlight techniques. Eye is placed at center to engage viewer. Chiaroscuro effect is enhanced due to sidelight from the sun. The dark blue-green background contrasted with the light green of the sprouting or fresh leaves in the upper left corner of the image, coupled with nest building materials in the beak, hints at emerging life - the bird is in the middle of nest building for the next generation. The mentioned techniques serve to elevate a common bird to one worthy of acknowledgement and attention - it is not just part of the image but a "presence". It resonates with the human experiencing of wanting to be unique in a sea of crowds. The brown background around the bird's head is an accidental catch, but serves to elevate the bird's awareness in the image