The Gift is a new piece still in progress- it is a triptych based on some photographs that an acquaintance has kindly allowed me to use. Swallows use feathers that they collect to line their nest before egg laying starts - it is still unclear why but it is assumed that it is to provide a nice soft cushion for the fragile eggs as well as acting as an insulation factor when the parents are out foraging for food.
The image shows the male "handing" off a feather to his mate that he has gathered.
The image shows the male "handing" off a feather to his mate that he has gathered.
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