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@swede1952.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 4:02 PM

Golden Eyes

Ever wonder where Ian Fleming came up with the name GoldenEye for a James Bond story? It certainly didn’t come from rock pigeons (Columba livia), ...

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"Two rock pigeons stand close together, their bodies angled in opposite directions like mirrored sentinels—one facing right, the other left. Their feathers shimmer with an iridescent glow, catching the light in shifting waves of violet, emerald, and deep ocean blue. The colors seem to move across their necks and chests as if brushed on with liquid metal.

Both birds have striking golden eyes, bright and alert, each encircled by a fine ring of soft gray skin. The eyes are small but intense, giving the pigeons an expression that feels both curious and quietly regal. Their beaks are pale and smooth, tipped with a soft white cere that stands out against the darker plumage.

The background behind them fades into a gentle blur, making the pigeons appear even sharper and more present—as though they’ve stepped forward from the world behind them. Every detail of their feathers is crisp: the layered scales on their wings, the subtle texture of down near their throats, and the faint sheen that hints at sunlight just out of frame.

Together, they create a balanced, almost symmetrical portrait—two birds sharing the same perch, facing opposite horizons, yet connected by posture, color, and the warm glow of their golden eyes." - Microsoft Copilot

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