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symbol that is best for my story?

Therefore, I have symbols of all other elements (earth, fire, water), but I did one for air. I found these. Tell me when you think is best. (If not now, my story is about the elements) 1. http://ericrmuller.com/images/birds-flying-silhouette-clip-art.jpg 2. http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0812-2104-1749_Bolt_of_Lightening_Coming_from_a_Cloud_clipart_image.jpg 3. http://www.customstoneurns.com/Feather_Tile.JPG 4. http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/r/ry/rybson/981694_color_feather_isolated_2.jpg 5. http://www.clker.com/clipart-10905.html

I like the third because it look weathered its share of the elements.

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