Eyes are indeed windows to the soul. Not just for humans, for all living creatures. To me, the best bird photos are those that tell me what is going on behind the eyes, in the heart.
Some birds look fierce, like a red-tailed hawk; its eyes do not try to deceive you. They tell you that there is murder in its heart.
But with sparrows, goldfinches and red-winged blackbirds, their gentle, defenseless look makes you keep your distance from them lest they get spooked and fly away.
A snowy egret leans in while wading in the pond ready to spear any unsuspecting fish with its long sharp beak, the madness in its soul reflected in its pale orbs.
Then, there is that stately crane, standing cross legged like a Regency buck waiting for the coachman to bring his hat and gloves. What a pose, what a look!
The mallard duck’s mouth is perpetually tilted in a smile that is reflected in its eyes; maybe it is just grateful to be in this world, living and loving.
The tilted playful look is definitely misleading— the rose-ringed parrot is definitely calculating how much of the tamarind pods it can gorge on before retiring to its nest.
The most intriguing is the urban crow. Perched atop a palm tree, it has a quiet contemplative look taking a moment to observe the world, perhaps wondering where does it fit in this hurly burly world.
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