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WC #461 - Nesting
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WC #461 - Nesting

by Monica Siri

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 5, 2010143 views9 comments
This shot was taken last summer at Hot Springs, on the USA bank of Rio Grande River. I like the geometrical lines of these rocks and how the birds were skilful to take advantage of the crack of the rocks.

Thanks for viewing.
C&C are very welcome.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by David E Lester on December 5, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Nice Photo, what type of birds make this type of nest?

Dave
Registered on March 24, 2010, 155 Posts, 793 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 5, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Dave,
I think they are swallows but I'm not sure. Thanks for the comment. :wavey:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 5, 2010 at 3:47 PM
It has my vote too--but only if Monica sends me lots of chocolate chip cookies, i have a craving for them right now... :razz:

Seriously, this is a fascinating shot--it almost looks like huge barnacales on a very dry beach. :cool:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Stan,
we have a lot of choice: milk, dark or nut chocolate and furthermore Switzerland is very close to us. :jump: :wavey:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on December 5, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Very unusual angle of view. You really have the nest standing out! I don't have a vote, but if I did I can be bribed with chewy oatmeal raisin cookes! Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on December 6, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Very interesting shot, Monica.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Moore on December 6, 2010 at 10:57 PM
What a great way to start the weekly challenge. Very unique shot!

Dan
Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 7, 2010 at 6:22 AM
I agree, the triangular shapes jutting out really help to add interest, and direct the viewers eye right where is needs to go..You go girl :wink:
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 8, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Terrific image, Monica. What a find.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments