tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post5262847872965322585..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: Corvids continuedJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-42492822501335881372010-02-02T14:08:35.042-03:302010-02-02T14:08:35.042-03:30Great piece on the crow Jeanette. I've been fa...Great piece on the crow Jeanette. I've been fascinated with them for a long time. Doing landscaping in our yard I thought that a group of crows we had out there were a lot of different birds I'd never heard before - so scrambling to find out what they were I saw that they were actually the same crows. It took me a while to figure it out - the range they have in calling is astounding. I also love, love, love these TED talks. Thanks for posting.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157823308791142700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-81452444842229256952010-02-02T07:43:00.881-03:302010-02-02T07:43:00.881-03:30Lovely colors in your bird. I remember The Birds. ...Lovely colors in your bird. I remember The Birds. I saw it on TV when I was around 5 and have been afraid of birds ever since. I recently rented the film and was so disappointed. By today's standards, it is not scary at all.Laurel Neustadterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054010128577492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-64417177349025829702010-02-01T22:50:02.017-03:302010-02-01T22:50:02.017-03:30Gambo I think crows are much more intelligent than...Gambo I think crows are much more intelligent than we give them credit for.<br /><br />I like the mottled colouring so far too Diahn. I always love painting or drawing eyes.<br /><br />Elizabeth, I think many artists have similar thoughts.<br /><br />Aren't the crows amazing Jan? Gambo filled you in on crows and ravens I believe. I lived on a farm in the UK and walked up the long lane with my two small children to get milk from the farm each evening just as light was fading. <br /><br />There were 60 foot trees lining the rough road and at twilight they were filled with large ravens roosting for the night, all muttering under their breath as we walked along. <br /><br />I was never scared of them even in the hundreds as they were there, but sometimes when it got a little too dark for comfort, the voices in the trees was a little unnerving. I remember the children singing lullabies to them on the way back down the path to the cottage. :)<br /><br />Thanks Sue.<br /><br />I'm thinking about direction Julie. I have a couple of options but want to work them out in my head first.<br /><br />Crows are fascinating birds Barbara and that TED talk captured my attention quite awhile ago.<br /><br />I don't think there is anywhere where crows don't congregate at some point.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-42000308348151108572010-02-01T21:11:33.628-03:302010-02-01T21:11:33.628-03:30I love the painting, and love crows. I played thi...I love the painting, and love crows. I played this TED TV piece to my classes last week and completely astounded them. It's funny because our campus is in the country and there are many, many crows around.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-79271659305484073222010-02-01T16:04:15.882-03:302010-02-01T16:04:15.882-03:30this is beautifully done, really looking forward t...this is beautifully done, really looking forward to seeing what direction you take it in next.Julie Dunionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907914221714671448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-69307102288920460272010-02-01T14:24:31.641-03:302010-02-01T14:24:31.641-03:30Luminous! Really looking wonderful.Luminous! Really looking wonderful.suehttp://www.abrushwithcolor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-29961952466135056922010-02-01T13:43:08.902-03:302010-02-01T13:43:08.902-03:30For Jan -
1. Ravens are bigger.
2. Ravens have a p...For Jan -<br />1. Ravens are bigger.<br />2. Ravens have a purple shiny tint on the feathers when sunrays fall on them, while crows have plain dark feathers.<br />3. The life spans of crows are very less compared to that of ravens.<br />4. Crows scavenge in groups while ravens hunt in solitude.<br />5. Crows can be found among the dwellings of humans, but ravens prefer to stay away in the hills and woods.<br />I also heard crows are right handed and ravens left but maybe someones pulling my leg!<br />Just watched the vid too - fascinating. Thanks.Gamb0https://www.blogger.com/profile/06955560179300894249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-1597930668729906972010-02-01T12:24:19.982-03:302010-02-01T12:24:19.982-03:30The colors in this are luscious! I also really li...The colors in this are luscious! I also really liked the video you posted - it really shows how very intelligent crows are.<br /><br />I could google it but do you happen to know the difference between crows and ravens? I've always wondered.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224954501156534934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-511828769591253992010-02-01T10:17:20.850-03:302010-02-01T10:17:20.850-03:30This is developing so nicely, Jeanette. I agree w...This is developing so nicely, Jeanette. I agree with you that a painting will tell you which way to go if you are patient and pay attention. Interesting that you said a similar thing.Elizabeth Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733386945501359383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-38467900342482450242010-02-01T08:38:04.394-03:302010-02-01T08:38:04.394-03:30This is lovely, Jeanette. I love the colors you...This is lovely, Jeanette. I love the colors you're building in the feathers of the crow - and that perfect little beady eye.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836025853467638590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-66433039997893150362010-02-01T05:06:41.025-03:302010-02-01T05:06:41.025-03:30Lovely. I really think the inteligence shines thro...Lovely. I really think the inteligence shines through in your picture - crows are considered the most intelligent of birds having demonstrated self-awareness in mirror tests and of course strong tool making skills. Until recently regarded as solely the province of humans and a few other higher mammals!<br />Yeah, The Birds was classic Hitchcock - scared me as a boy!Gamb0https://www.blogger.com/profile/06955560179300894249noreply@blogger.com