I noticed this blue “Please do not feed” signage first, and waited to see if any of the many birds in the area would dare to approach it. In a matter of moments, this very agitated bird landed on top of the wall, right next to the signage. It strutted past the sign and into my frame. I made this image just as the bird was moving forward. Its beak is wide open and its yellow eye seems to stare accusingly at us. We can only imagine what must be bugging it.

As for me, I intend this image as a commentary on two factors that seem to be in conflict here. Birds usually hang around public parks, primarily to be either fed by humans or to scavenge their refuse. Yet this park clearly tells its patrons not to feed birds. The bird in question here seems to be “putting its foot down” in favor of a free meal.