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’Birds Of A Feather’: 10 Charming Captures Of Birds By Claire Rosen

Claire Rosen’s “Birds of a Feather” is a striking photography series that features live birds posed against opulent, historically inspired backdrops reminiscent of ancient ornamental traditions. This contrast between the birds and their decorative surroundings examines themes of beauty and humanity’s ongoing desire to domesticate nature.

Over more than a decade, the project transformed from a simple visual study into a profound inquiry into our complex connection with the natural world. While the ways nature influences art are clear, the book pushes readers to consider how art might, in return, affect nature.

These portraits—whether of majestic falcons, blush-toned flamingos, or humble backyard chickens—bring out each bird’s unique character, with personalities as vivid as their feathers. The book’s 120 colour photographs and a collection of historical quotations create a rich story that interlinks ornithology, art history, and the ethics of our relationship with animals. Inspired by traditions like scientific illustration and Victorian wallpaper, “Birds of a Feather” balances admiration for nature with an awareness of the unexpected outcomes of our fascination.

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#1 Greater Flamingo (2017)

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#2 Moluccan Cockatoo (2012)

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#3 Birds of a Feather Book Cover

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#4 English Pouter Pigeon (2018)

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#5 Red Tailed Hawk (2023)

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#6 Duck (2020)

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#7 Spotted Eagle Owlets (2021)

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#8 Budgerigar (2015)

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#9 Hyacinth Macaw (2012)

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#10 Barn Owl (2016)

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#11 African Penguin (2021)

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Shanilou Perera

Shanilou has always loved reading and learning about the world we live in. While she enjoys fictional books and stories just as much, since childhood she was especially fascinated by encyclopaedias and strangely enough, self-help books. As a kid, she spent most of her time consuming as much knowledge as she could get her hands on and could always be found at the library. Now, she still enjoys finding out about all the amazing things that surround us in our day-to-day lives and is blessed to be able to write about them to share with the whole world as a profession.