That’s exactly what happened here.
I loved the lines and saw the perfect portal with which to frame the far merlon. Everything lined up perfectly and I was happy.
I had no idea there was a flock of pigeons sitting there.
But something spooked them.
And this picture is so much better for it.

Castelvecchio, Verona, Italy.
Quintessentially Bill photo…lines and repetition. This one is almost Escher-like. Great work!
Thank you so much, Beth!