Moisés Hernández.

Mexican designer Moisés Hernández’ dipped his Immersed Birds collection in dye to emulate the plumage of tropical fauna. The wooden birds are based on the form and colouring of toucans, hummingbirds and Mexican quetzals – chosen for their bright, contrasting feathers.Hernández used computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) technology to mill soft, continuous wooden shapes that replicate the structure of the birds’ bodies. Exaggerated tubes form tails, while slender spikes make for beaks.

The designer then developed an experimental painting technique that immersed sections of the wood in coloured water. This allowed Hernández to create overlapping and contrasting layers of colour, and play with transparency – leaving the grain of the wood visible beneath the dye.

“This way, the birds acquire a duality where handmade and machine-made complement each other, resulting in three decorative figures,” said the designer, who has exhibited his work around the world.

Via Dezeen. Moisés Hernández’ site is full of wonders, oh, have a visit!

The Daily Bird #283.

Bullfinch, from Charly. Such a dashing dinosaur. Click for full size!

The Daily Bird #282.

House Finch, click for full size.

The Daily Bird #281.

There are going to be a lot of woodpecker shots, there are at least a dozen at the deck every day, mostly Downys, but a few Hairys as well. Click for full size.

The Daily Bird #280.

Downy Woodpecker, click for full size.

The Daily Bird #279.

A Yellow-hooded Blackbird, from “The”. Beautiful! Here, to get shots of Yellow-headed blackbirds, you need to get into the very thick rushes by water, generally at the height of tick season. That would be why it’s a rarity for me to get such shots. Click for full size.