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Pavarotti of the Park
Pavarotti of the Park
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Challenge: Free Study 2026-08 (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Date: Aug 9, 2026
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 125
Shutter: 1/800
Date Uploaded: Aug 12, 2026

 A pigeon with its head twisted completely upside down a condition known as torticollis or wry neck—is a neurological symptom commonly seen in birds. It is often caused by Pigeon Paramyxovirus (PPMV-1), a viral infection that affects the central nervous system, though severe head trauma, inner ear infections, or vitamin deficiencies can also cause it. Birds in this state struggle to balance, fly, or pick up food, making them extremely vulnerable although this particular pigeon flew away soon after. Raising awareness about these conditions helps us better understand urban wildlife and know when a local rescue or wildlife rehabber might be needed to step in and help. 🕊️✨

Sony 600mm F4 - shot of urban 'wildlife'

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 48
Avg (all users): 6.5000
Avg (participants): 6.5000
Avg (non-participants): 6.5000
Views since voting: 11
Views during voting: 39
Votes: 32
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/07/2026 11:39:56 PM
Nice find.
 09/07/2026 04:15:35 PM
The listeners seem kind of distinterested, though. Philistines!
 09/07/2026 02:07:37 AM
Composition: 6 [w:2]
Technical: 6 [w:2]
Creativity: 9 [w:4]
Appeal: 7 [w:4] *Extra points for humor. Love it!
Challenge: N/A (Free Study)
Overall Weighted Average Score: 7

Note: *Weighted category voting.
 09/06/2026 07:43:06 PM
Fabulous capture. Even more fabulous processing to accentuate the moment.
 09/02/2026 03:11:24 PM
hahahahah this is awesome, as well as the title!
 09/01/2026 12:14:26 AM
this got a chuckle from me.


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