Sam Cannon, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up profile view captures a magpie with glossy black and white feathers against a mottled, textured green background. The bird is shown with its beak slightly open, revealing fine throat feathers and a pale eye. The lighting accentuates the iridescent sheen of the black plumage contrasting sharply with the white wing and chest markings. Sam Cannon photographed the subject with a sharp focus on the detailed feather textures and avian contours.