Curve-billed thrasher

In an attempt to make another curve-billed thrasher interesting, I thought it might be nice to turn it into b&w (in high key).  The bird was fussing with its feathers as it sat on a rock in the yard.  No surprise that it was parked in the shade.  Kind of like what I try to do with the car.  Very cool in large.

Therapy, PT and a dermatology appointment were all on tap today.  I've kept most of the house blinds closed for the majority of the day.  Maybe I'll have ice cream for dinner  :-)
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Inscribed in stone over the great front doors of an old church being restored was: “This is the Gate of Heaven.”
Just below it someone had placed a small cardboard sign which read: “Use Other Entrance.”