Urban Nest in O by Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
“Always glancing skywards wishing for the brief appearance of a bird, I started discovering nests built in unusual yet very convenient places from the bird’s point of view.
“In a display of urban adaptation, these nests follow the shape of the element containing them, in most cases, huge billboard letters of the round and cosy type.”
Image and text © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Artist statement
My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key.
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All proceeds from the sale of this piece of artwork will be donated to:
Migratory Birds of the Great Lakes
Wetland conservation is key to the survival of the Sparrow.
Carmen, creator of Art for Conservation
Comments
how unusual, you have got a good eye for detail, nice capture
Thank you, trickyruby, for stopping by my gallery. How nice you liked the urban nest, as I find them very special.
One of my current projects involves the alphabet letters adorned with many a kind of nest. It is a matter of patience … and glancing skywards.
Hey Carmen.. you have a keen eye.. i like your work .. its simple and quite stirring… :):) wonderful stuff
Thank you very much, khemi, for your comment. How nice you like my subjects of daily life.
Well spotted & nicely captured! You have a wonderful way with words too Carmen : )
Oh, Leeo, thank you so much for your kind comment on both my work and my writing!.
10/10 for ingenuity with this bird and well spotted! Great shot :o)
That’s hilarious, but not surprising. I often see bird’s nests in unusual places. Sometimes you wonder what the bird was thinking, and how the nest has managed to actually stay there without falling out. Great photo.
snurfdood, thank you for visiting my portfolio and your encouraging comments.
Sam, I appreciate your visit and enjoyed your comment on nests.
I am always astonished by the nests of Mourning Doves. Being quite a large bird, the pair build a precarious nest between two thin branches with little apparent support. She remains caring for her single young for long months, until the fledgling reaches her own size. Observing both large birds sharing a tiny nest which seems to fall apart any time, fills me with awe and wonder.