I like the contrast between this and the killdeer photo. The killdeer is engaging, whimsical and punchy (good for Instagram posts) and I’m happy to sacrifice harsh light for that sometimes. I think today’s post has some elements that make it a cool photo even though I know i would scroll right by it in the app: The centermost mourning dove is the only one upright, as if it’s keeping watch so its pals can rest. The clouds bring great texture. The lines on the left side are “weighed down” by having more birds on that side. All to say I put more effort into composition than I normally do and it was a fun exercise!