Merlin
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Merlin is a photographic by Zoological Photographic Club, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph depicts a bird of prey, possibly a falcon or hawk, sitting on the ground amidst twigs and leaves. The bird's feathers are a mix of brown and white, with a distinctive pattern on its chest. To the right of the bird are three small chicks, also with brown and white feathers, huddled together. The photograph appears to be taken in a natural setting, possibly in a forest or woodland area. The background is filled with twigs and leaves, which suggests that the bird has made its nest in this location. The photograph is a great example of wildlife photography, and it would be interesting to learn more about the techniques used by the Zoological Photographic Club.
A mounted photograph in an album depicts a Merlin, with the image assigned the museum number 3250:1-2023.
Read the full account in the museum source.
The Zoological Photographic Club took crisp, close-up photos of animals in the late 1800s, long before smartphones.
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