Tag: photography
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Birds of Summer
American Goldfinch (female) In my last photography post, I mentioned that I have a backlog of bird photos to share. So, I’ve decided to post an assortment here. All of these photographs were taken in my backyard. I hope you enjoy them.
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Input & Output
Hibiscus Flower I’d like to begin this post with a short apology. (I was hoping not to have to write an introduction like this, but I am afraid certain things can’t be helped.) At the end of April, I left home for a few weeks of traveling. In terms of the blog, I had planned…
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
I’ve been enjoying photographing the hummingbirds lately–or trying, as both their size and speed pose some inherent challenges. For those who aren’t familiar, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are the most common species of hummingbird in eastern North America. Individuals range in length from 2.8-3.5 in (7-9cm) and weigh approximately 0.1-0.2oz (2-6 g). They migrate to Central America…
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One Spring Day
Great Blue Heron I almost published a psychology-related post today but decided against it at the last minute. It’s not quite done, I don’t think. So, I thought I would share some photographs instead. Last Friday morning, I visited a local park in the hopes of photographing some water birds. I was rewarded by getting…
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Zen Backyard
Carolina Wren It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera…they are made with the eye, heart, and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson I have begun to think, even though I am fairly new to photography, that photographs might be the most effective medium for me to communicate how I see the world. Indeed, I…
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Birds of Early Spring: From the Lake
Great Blue Heron There is a park close to home that I probably don’t visit as often as I should. It has a series of hiking and mountain-biking trails, along with a lake that many people use for fishing, kayaking, and even a bit of birding. As I’ve recently promised myself to start spending more…
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Birds of Winter: Hawks and Jays
I’m not sure how many more “birds of winter” photos I’ll be able to share before transitioning to “birds of spring.” Temperatures here have begun reaching into the mid-60s and 70s (18-23 degrees C) on most days, and the daffodils are in full bloom. The birds have also become much more vocal as they establish…
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Birds of Winter: Cardinal Edition
I don’t think I’ve ever shared the story of how I got into birding. Although, it isn’t much of a story, really. About this time last year, between the end of February and beginning of March, I awoke one morning and decided to have coffee outside for a change. The first signs of spring were…
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