Taking pics when by yourself

[reflexl]

I know its difficult but do your best. I have had to do it before as well. I am going to rig up a hanger so  can back up and get the pic of the bird on the scale. anyone that has any ideals please post them here.

[BHMTitan]

This works pretty well for me.  Can twist the legs around a small tree to get a pic from "eye level".
http://joby.com/gorillapod