The Gift - swallows nest buildingThe Gift was done as a triptych and depicts the process of two swallows gathering feathers for their nest. This piece was created by using reference photographs provided by a fellow photographer. Feathers are gathered and used both for insulation and warmth in the nest as well as making a nice soft cushion for the eggs. This piece was particularly tricky as the legs of the receiving swallow and barb wire had to be identical in each image. The full