When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!

–William Blake (1757-1827), English artist, poet, and mystic

The birds take part in dramas that would do credit to  Sophocles, Shakespeare, Racine, or Ibsen.

Ruling the Roost (2012). Digital collage created & copyright © by Eric Edelman. All rights reserved.

Gloriously or plainly plumed, the avian actors strut and preen across Nature’s stage: they flaunt, court, mate, beget, nurture, raise, retreat, defend, threaten, denounce, hunt, fight, kill, eat, and die.

No grand opera was ever as thrilling as the life-struggle of the Feathered Ones.

(All artwork, descriptions, & other text [except for quotations] created & copyright © by Eric Edelman. All rights reserved.)

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• Joyce August 7, 2012 at 4:39 pm edit

  Wonderful artwork, like always.

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 9:27 pm edit

    Thanks very much, Joyce–have a great WW!

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• alissa apel August 7, 2012 at 4:53 pm edit

  That piece looks happy, but they are sharp sheers. Loving the contrast of happy and I’ll cut your head off.

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 5:26 pm edit

    From the human point of view, that’s the world of birds, all right…and, for that matter, a lot of the natural world. Thanks very much for your comment, Alissa!

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• stevebethere August 7, 2012 at 5:06 pm edit

  Wonderful as usual, I wish I had your imagination

  Have a good week

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 9:27 pm edit

    Thanks very much, Steve! I appreciate your kind words. I believe you do have a wonderful imagination: your own! (In line with that, have a look at the following inspirational blog-post: http://joelrunyon.com/two3/an-unexpected-ass-kicking). Have a great week

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• Judy Haughton-James August 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm edit

  I am a bird enthusiast so I am fascinated by this. Thanks for hosting and Happy WW!

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 9:35 pm edit

    Thanks for your visit and comment, Judy! A happy WW to you as well.

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• Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook August 7, 2012 at 8:10 pm edit

  So creative! I agree that the Feathered Ones have a very operatic kind of life. Your words are so perfect to your collage.

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 9:34 pm edit

    Thank you very much, Carol! I’m glad you find that the words and image for this week go together well.

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• Paula J August 7, 2012 at 8:26 pm edit

  Hmmm not sure what to think of this one. Happy with a bit of scary

  Happy WW!
  Paula
  lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 9:31 pm edit

    That sounds as good as any description for this one that I can come up with. Thanks for your comment, Paula, and have a fab WW!

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• aquariann August 7, 2012 at 9:43 pm edit

  Fascinating birds!

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 10:15 pm edit

    Thanks, Aquariann!

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• Molly August 7, 2012 at 9:57 pm edit

  Love this piece! The colors are amazing as well as the context, well done!

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  • Eric Edelman August 7, 2012 at 10:17 pm edit

    Thank you very much, Molly! Glad you like it.

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• Theresa August 7, 2012 at 11:12 pm edit

  Very pretty colors, as always. This one reminds me of Edward Scissor Hands.

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  • Eric Edelman August 8, 2012 at 6:47 am edit

    Thanks very much, Theresa for your kind comment, Theresa! I didn’t think of the connection or see it before you commented, but you’re right: Edward Scissorhands does come to mind.

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• Brandi August 7, 2012 at 11:42 pm edit

  So creative and intriguing!

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  • Eric Edelman August 8, 2012 at 6:50 am edit

    Thanks, Brandi! I’m glad you liked it.

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• Daryl August 8, 2012 at 6:33 am edit

  another amazing digital collage .. i so admire your work, its unique, clever and entertaining … to me that’s what art is .. and thanks for hosting WW!

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  • Eric Edelman August 8, 2012 at 6:52 am edit

    Thanks very much, Daryl–it’s kind of you to say so! Have a happy WW.

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• Cafe au lait August 8, 2012 at 6:35 am edit

  Great work!

  My WW.

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  • Eric Edelman August 8, 2012 at 6:58 am edit

    Thanks!

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• jessica @peekababy August 15, 2012 at 11:10 pm edit

  amazing how much the sheers resemble beaks!

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  • Eric Edelman August 16, 2012 at 6:27 am edit

    Thanks very much for your comment, Jessica; I appreciate knowing that I was able to achieve the effort I was striving for!

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