interesting and beautiful
When people ask me how I choose my STILL subjects, I tell them I have two criteria: it has the be either beautiful or interesting, and ideally both. These ruffed grouse feet* are certainly interesting. You will have to tell me if you think they are also beautiful.
*For the nerds: Those comb-like pectinations growing laterally from the scales of the feet act to significantly increase the surface area so they function like snowshoes.
ruffed grouse feet (Bonasa umbellus)
They are not just beautiful, they are gorgeous!
I suppose it depends on whether you are another ruffled grouse with a foot fetish or not, heh heh. Kidding aside, the design and function is indeed beautiful… look at that detail!!