9.13.2007
birds on the skylight

In my office, I have a tiny skylight, one that seems like it was meant for an RV. This year has been a killer year for crows, and they have taken to picnicking on the roof of the studio. Usually it's just like there's someone stuck on the roof, knocking to get my attention. Lately though, they have decided the skylight is a fine place to hold a feast, start a fight, or do whatever the hell crows do when they think humans aren't watching them. The first skylight party, by the time I grabbed my camera, climbed up on a chair [damn wide angle lens] the crows went off to party on the neighbors roof - maybe he's got better shiny bits or more carrion on it. Today, I was ready - had the 100mm lens ready to go - so when the crows started dancing and carrying on, there I was, all sneaky like. The shots are really interesting and gritty, more than just graphic shapes. I'm almost tempted to launch some lunch meat wrapped in tinfoil up there to see what else I can get, but visions of my skylight covered in bird crap have stopped me. Maybe when the rains begin.

andy


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