Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures – true wonders of nature. It’s no wonder they were my grandmother’s favorite. And, they are also a favorite of mine. I’ve been trying to attract them to my yard for a few years, and I’m fortunate that this year they have accepted my invitation. […]
Blackwater NWR There is a lot of wildlife at Blackwater NWR (National Wildlife Refuge). But, we mainly went to shoot Osprey. One, they are seasonal (summer). Two, although there are bald eagles there, I rarely see them up close enough to get any decent pictures. 30% to 100% in Seconds […]
I saw a moose for the first time in my life last year, and it was a wild moose about 5 feet away. I was excited, but I had to consider that there was a level danger. So, I kept my distance. Fortunately for me and the group of onlookers, […]
Have you ever seen a wood stork? That is a question I was asked a few weeks ago. I photograph a lot of birds. As result, I can identify more birds today than I could about 2 years ago. I don’t really consider myself a birder, but, I’m making some […]
The House Sparrow is a bird that is easy to find near my house. They are feisty and (in my opinion) mean little birds. Sometimes the best photography subjects don’t even require you to leave your house. I will sometimes just look around for things to shoot, from household items […]
Being in the right place at the right time… A lot of times that is the difference between a good picture and a bad picture – or whether or not you even get the shot. This one of those cases. Majestic Bird The bald eagle is a beautiful, powerful, and […]