Plate Number 365. Head-spring, a flying pigeon interfering

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence depicting athletic movements and interactions with pigeons. The image is organized into two rows of frames, each showing variations of motion capturing a body's movements. In the top row, a series of movements is shown involving a sequence resembling a gymnastic routine. The bottom row captures interactions between a figure and a bird. Gridlines dissect each stage of motion, emphasizing the study of movement through photography. This image captures early motion study techniques, focusing on detailed observations of physical activity and interaction.