Woman Feeding Pigeons in Jacksonville Square

Sunlight falls through the canopy of mature oak trees, casting shifting patches of gold and shadow across the wet concrete of a town square near Jacksonville. An over-the-shoulder view shows a woman in a light rain jacket extending her hand, scattering grain for a flock of pigeons clustered at her feet. The air hangs heavy and still after a recent shower, glistening on the leaves and the birds' feathers. The pigeons, with iridescent necks of green and purple, jostle for position on the damp pavement. Their grey wings blur slightly as they flutter up to catch falling seeds. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and a few stray feathers rest on the wet fabric of her sleeve.