There is a lot going on in my backyard this week. Some robins have built a nest so I am busy photographing their efforts. It looks a bit ridiculous but here is what the set up looks like:
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I’ll call it my monument to photography. Yes, those are the “good” dining room chairs. It’s a temporary monument, I set it up, take my photos then take it down. Here is a photo I got this morning:
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At this point there are two eggs in the nest. I’ll be experimenting with different camera angles over the next few weeks in the hope of getting some good photos. This photo was cropped and sharpened, here is what the original shot looked like:
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I am so excited that the robins are back and building here. If you are interested in seeing where this project led last year, you can click here.
Cheers!
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Great project you have there!
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Thanks, I love keeping track of the nest 🙂
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That little robin looks completely unfazed by being on camera…how delightful! 🙂
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Yes, last year it took a few days before I think she was truly comfortable with the camera, this year she has taken it so much in stride that I am actually wondering if it is the same bird. I just love this project 🙂
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That’s lovely to hear – she must sense those nice vibes! I can see why the project is rewarding.
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Creative! I love it lol! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks!
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How bizarre that with all of the trees around they would choose the electric meter for their nest! Love your set-up tho :-), have you heard the term Rube Goldberg? He’s described here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg . Anyway, that’s what your setup reminded me of 🙂
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Oh my, I had never heard so thanks for leaving the link. Off of the wikipedia page I saw the website, and there is a whole competition every year to come up with new inventions, how fun is that? We do have a huge hedgerow nearby, but that is often pretty full. This spot comes with a “platform” on which to build and is sheltered from the wind a bit. We have also noticed that the local cats cannot get to this spot.
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Love your ‘monument’ Amy. 🙂 The nest looks too small, and very uncomfortable.
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Agreed, it is amazing when they all hatch that they all fit 🙂
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I loved how you showed us the set up…what a hoot. I love a woman who will do about anything to get a shot. Way to go.
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What the neighbors must think… 🙂
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Must be a good place there Amy. Is it really a year ago … will be nice to see updates 🙂
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I know, it seems like it can’t have been a year already 🙂
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I don’t know which I like more the photo of the camera nest or the robin in her nest. Fabulous.
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I know, the camera set up is just so funny looking that I have to take a picture 🙂
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Very clever take on the theme! Lovely captures. : )))
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Thanks 🙂
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Great project, and great interpretation of the theme!
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Thanks 🙂
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What larks!
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No, they’re robins lol, sorry I had to say it 🙂
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Love your “monument.” 🙂
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Thanks!
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“Monument to photography”. Very creative interpretation of the theme, I love it. The robins seem to have made themselves a cosy home in your backyard, though I must say their nest is looking quite small. Well built nest, but it seems to small to store food 🙂
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Indeed, it is very small. Last year when all the eggs hatched it seem incredible to me that none of them fell out 🙂
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That is so nice to hear. The last thing you’d want to happen is the new birdies falling onto the ground. Seems like it’s always entertaining in your backyard with the birds 🙂
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Yes, this time of year, it is always busy 🙂
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o my goodness – was cracking up with the chairs – and I recently created a Triscuit box camera stand – that my husband grabbed a shot of – and later I will have to share it – and well, to see the dining room chris was the best – and then it just got better with the momma robin. such a nice touch of spring. and I will have to follow that link later to see last year’s project. 🙂
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BTW = hope you had a good week – and I looked at your gallery of 5 x 7 cards and LOVVVVE the opening doors one! it is really cool….. like the others too – but than is one my fav
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That was painted by a friend of mine, I will be seeing her today, so I’ll let her know that you liked it. I did an electronic portfolio of her paintings for her and that gallery is a sample of her work.
I’m having a good but busy week, so I haven’t been by my blog as much as usual. I hope you are having a good week also 🙂
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A Triscuit box? was it sturdy enough? (says the woman who props her tripod up on chairs lol) I was just so happy when I saw this years nest being built. This is our third year of a nest in that spot. Last year only one bird survived, so I wasn’t sure if we would get a nest this year or not.
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Amy, I love your robin’s photo. Can’t wait to see the chicks. The swans in our development have six cygnets. They are so cute and will grow rapidly over the summer. I posted their photos on Facebook. I might do the same on wordpress. Thanks for sharing your nature photography. It’s inspiring.
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Yes, I saw your blog this morning sitting in my e-mail notifications, I be over to take a closer look shortly, but isn’t it wonderful when your subject comes to you? Taking these robin photos is just a real thrill for me, I know that sounds cheesy, but it is true.
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That doesn’t sound cheesy at all. I’d be eating that opportunity right up if I had the chance. It’s a beautiful shot!
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Glad I’m not the only one who feels that way.
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I love following birds. I am currently following two live feeds. One is a bald eagle that has three baby birds. The other nest is Peregrine falcons – so far, I have only seen one egg laid, but hopefully there will be more.
I will be watching your robins. I remember the beautiful photo you took of the eggs last year.
I love your monument. Very creative 🙂
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I have a Peregrine falcon cam that I follow in the Spring. Isn’t it wonderful that they set up these types of cameras so that we can get a closer look? I just love it!
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That’s a fantastic monument. I love your set up. It’ll be interesting to see when the eggs hatch.
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Thanks, I just love that these photos literally are right outside my window just waiting to happen.
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So what’s that gizmo on top? A motion sensor or a remote?
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That is part of my remote shutter. I stand in the kitchen and can take the pictures. A gadget that was worth every penny in my opinion 🙂
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A very fun post! We had juncos build a nest in the hanging pot in front of our living room picture windows. The nest was well hidden in foliage, but we loved watching the parents come and go while feeding them.
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Innovative solution 🙂 I love it.
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Thanks!
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