The Idea of a Nuthatch (Dry Brush Filter)

I think of the nuthatch as a rather understated bird. Should the nuthatch become endangered, I can't imagine that there would ever be big rallies or campaigns to "Save the Nuthatch!" Who cares for a muted gray, black, and white bird? The nuthatch would disappear quietly, without any of the fanfare devoted to other more colorful, more majestic birds. In a similar way, I think that it is safe to assume that no one will say, "Remember that photographer guy who took pictures of nuthatches?" No, the one who will be remembered for his photography is the one who captured eagles and mountains, lions and whales, elephants, glaciers, grand ocean seascapes, etc. The one who pictured the nuthatch will no doubt disappear from memory much like his little bird. His comfort, though, is in the one who also remembers the little birds.

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