eurasian goshawk to try and warm myself to get back into art again

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eurasian goshawk to try and warm myself to get back into art again
Women's outfits. Alongside long dresses (entari), shalwar, and sashes, the absence of turbans is striking. In the women's wardrobe, they have been replaced by a headdress called the hotoz.
A small fact: according to harpy tradition, gold jewelry is initially worn by unmarried men, who then gift it to their future wives. That's why you didn't see any jewelry in the previous illustration of men's fashion.
You have no idea how much I want to show off with legendary bird-like courtship rituals. It's almost a pity that the vast majority of harpies are modest eagles and vultures, not some birds of paradise. But I'll do it anyway.
Knisa Mosse Nature Reserve, Öland, Sweden (October 1, 2024). Cow/ko, Common Crane/trana, Great Egret/ägretthäger, Common Linnet/hämpling, and Eurasian Goshawk/duvhök.
Some more watercolor + ink birds: Eurasian Jay, Crested Caracara and Eurasian Goshawk! I was trying to imitate soviet illustrations. Alas, I have failed, but this still looks quite nice
Northern Goshawk
Eurasian goshawk sketch
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the slip - the moment when a bird of prey flies at its quarry with the intent to kill. a slip always results in a deadly loss and a desperate win, regardless of whether predator or prey comes out on top.
eurasian goshawk
this guy had a whole gaggle of photographers taking photos of it!