FERNANDO Marin

PHOTOGRAPHER

"City Birds"
In the sprawling urban tapestry of Toronto, birds embody a delicate coexistence between nature and human ambition. They navigate a world of concrete and steel, adapting to an environment not built for them but one they’ve claimed nonetheless. These winged denizens, scavenging discarded crumbs and finding shelter in crevices of skyscrapers or under bridges, reflect resilience and ingenuity—a quiet testament to life's ability to thrive amidst adversity. Yet, their presence holds a mirror to humanity’s imprint: the trash they forage reveals our excess, the collisions with glass expose the fragility of their existence against our relentless expansion. Their songs, often drowned by the city’s hum, remind us of a world that predates and outlives our constructs. In their flight, we see a paradox—freedom and constraint—an interplay between the natural and the artificial, between harmony and discord, that asks whether our cities can ever truly embrace the creatures they inadvertently host.
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