Always strike a candid pose. I took this picture today on a walk through Chicago’s north lakefront prairie.

I was actually looking at a different bird when the one with its wings extended flew into the view, actually damaging the resolution integrity of the photo. The clear shot of one bird became a dramatic and blurry shot of two birds.

But it came with a reminder of one of the most important lessons I have been taught.

Always show your genuine self.

No other pose will be fashionable.

As inspired by friends.

As inspired by us all.