Raven in Mono

Conditions weren't ideal, but I really needed to take a long, solitary walk yesterday.  I've had very little alone time over the last few weeks, and needed the boost that only a stroll in nature provides.  So I went to a favorite, quiet location with camera in tow.  There was a great deal of hawk activity, but no good photo opportunities.  Then I heard an unfamiliar squawk, and followed the source.  I must have seen many ravens before, but this one was so vocal and active that I couldn't miss it.  It traveled alone, hopping between treetops, showing off its shaggy feathers.  The lighting was horrendous (light gray overcast sky, shooting into what was left of the sun), so I converted this shot into black and white.  I liked the way it highlighted the shaggy appearance, and the feather layers, giving it an abstract look.  It's something different for me anyway.