#135 – Elusive

Riding long grass in the wind, this yellow headed black bird is taking a rest; its silhouette bounces along with the tufty perch. The black feathers are picking up a midnight blue cast from the waning evening sunlight. Thanks to the slightly obscured eyes, the blackbird looks quite inconspicuous, like a little sleuth, checking out the onlooker. The yellow details of the bird’s delicate head are painted in titanate yellow; the tall grass rich is ochre browns and burnt sienna.