Plate Number 757. Pigeon flying

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence showing the motion of a bird in flight. The image consists of multiple frames arranged in a grid, each capturing the bird at different stages of its flight. The frames are organized in several horizontal rows, with each row presenting a continuous motion flow. The background is a series of grids which provide a spatial reference, highlighting the trajectory of the bird as it extends its wings and moves across the scene. The bird's wings are depicted in various positions indicating different phases of flapping, showcasing the complexity and grace of its flight. The image serves as a study of movement and aerodynamics, offering a detailed examination of avian locomotion.