My Crown

2024

Every time I see an African crowned crane I am immediately transported back to my childhood — growing up with autism meant I was drawn to anything that was unusual — weather that be the bright pink of the flamingo, or the feathered crown of these birds. Every time I saw them I would announce “It’s the funny haircut birds”.

I have long desired to capture a strong portrait of these most unusual birds, as an ode to the excitement they gave me as a child. 

The light hit perfectly on this day, illuminating that fascinating crown, they do indeed have a funny haircut!