Nest met eieren van een roek c. 1900 - 1930

Richard Tepe made this photograph of a rook's nest with eggs, but when? We don't know. The image is a monochromatic tangle of branches and twigs, carefully arranged into a sturdy, protective home. I can imagine Tepe, lugging his bulky camera through the woods, his eye searching for the perfect composition, the right balance of light and shadow. He probably waited patiently, watching the birds, studying their habits, and respecting their space. Photography is a constant conversation with painting. Here, the nest, with its circular form and chaotic texture, reminds me of abstract expressionist paintings. The way the light filters through the branches and illuminates the eggs, creating a focal point within the dense thicket, suggests an ongoing exchange of ideas across time, inspiring creativity. It invites us to contemplate the wonder and fragility of new life.