140 Photography for the Sportsman Naturalist 



among the branches of the trees and particularly, 

 as frequently happens, when they are at the extrem- 

 ity of some branch, these are the ones that tax 

 the ingenuity of the operator to the utmost limit. 

 Another particular in which we must exercise 

 the greatest care is the arrangement of the sur- 



Nest and Eggs of Ruffed Grouse. 



roundings. It will be often found necessary to 

 remove some of the branches, leaves, or grass from 

 in front of the nest, so as to obtain a clear, unob- 

 structed view of it and its contents. In doing this 

 we should be most particular not to remove too 

 much, for if this is done it will give the effect of 

 bareness in the photograph, besides leaving the 



