The photograph was taken outside, near my home where a Spotted Towhee caught sight of my camera and participated in a staring contest. I held a staring contest with a bird. I believe my photograph relates to this year's contest theme because not only was the bird participating in the staring contest, but I was as well. Through this participation, I believe that others may resonate with the photograph and feel the sensation of being in a staring contest, just as I did.