Emily in black

That haunting mental image of a woman you glanced at while walking past a Paris cafe...

This is not a good shot in the way we ould normally think of but I at least the got the eye dead sharp of this 5-7 day old Wood Pigeon which we have done our best to protect both parents.

I spotted this blackbird tucked among the leaves. Unlike most birds, it didn’t flinch when I raised my camera it simply stayed put, almost as if it was posing for the shot.

This is deeply meaningful to me. Surviving and blossoming despite all attempts to stop me blossoming on my own terms.