The stork occupies a very special place in the aesthetic of art and perception across society as a whole.
The elegance and natural beauty of the bird’s slender, graceful form is in itself a natural muse for long brushstrokes and picturesque scenes, while its common associations with the mythology of childbirth and welcoming young ones into the world make it a natural choice for decor in nurseries and the homes of young parents. No matter the reason, it is safe to say that stork art is a lovely genre of visual art that has a following with good reason.
The silhouette of the stork cuts a beautiful figure against a sunset in one particular photograph by Dee Ann Pederson and Danita Delimont. The photograph, a great work of stork art piece titled “Painted Stork in Bandhavargh National Park, India” showcases the shadowy form of the titular painted stork, elegant even in stillness, against a picturesque wild background. The errant lines of brush and branches cut a stark contrast to the smooth curves and flowing gracefulness of the stork.
In flight, the stork is similarly majestic, a fact exploited by Jagdeep Rajput and Danita Delimont in “Painted Stork in Flight, Keoladeo National Park, India,” another stork art photograph. The impressive wingspan and long, slender legs of the stork create an appearance of lithe, dance – like movement. Though the photograph is of course still, movement and fluidity can be seen clearly in the photographer’s eye.
Of course, the all – familiar image of the stork with newborn child nestled snugly in flight is a popular subject as well. One example of stork art in this manner is “Stork with a Baby Flying Over Moon” by Panoramic Images. As you would expect, the silhouettes and mysterious backdrop of the midnight flight create a lovely scene.
