Nest met drie jonge roerdompen naast twee eieren c. 1870 - 1940

Adolphe Burdet took this photograph, "Nest met drie jonge roerdompen naast twee eieren" – which translates to "Nest with three young bitterns next to two eggs" – sometime between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Imagine him, carefully positioning his camera amidst the tall grasses. The dark chicks, like little bundles of curiosity, contrast with the smooth, pale eggs, promising life. The nest, a haven woven from reeds, is a world in itself. I wonder, what was it like for Burdet, the stillness and patience required to capture this intimate scene? Maybe he felt like an intruder, a voyeur into this secret world? Each blade of grass stands tall, guarding the nest, creating a sense of enclosure, a safe haven. It’s almost like a painting, with layers of texture and light, inviting us to reflect on nature’s delicate balance and the hidden dramas unfolding all around us. We are all artists in the making, whether we know it or not.