Tag: wildlife 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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In Plain Sight
an ant in plain sight a molecule with or without limbs refusing to live, refusing to die a mouth midway between lovers a kiss that makes the sun shine differently a blade of grass in context is a gutter of meaning the first principle of enlightenment: capturing a dove in unadulterated sunlight the contents of…
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On Capturing Moments
Northern Cardinal (male) Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it. Ray Bradbury I generally prefer the term, “birdwatching” to “birding” when it comes to describing my bird-observing activities (and…
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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 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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Mourning Doves in Love
I hadn’t planned on posting today. But as I was outside this morning messing with my new camera, I came across an incredible sight: two mourning doves loving each other. The pair were perched in a tree at the far end of the yard and spent several minutes bonding: preening one another, cuddling, biting, and…
The Used Life 