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Breaking The Rules – Shooting Into The Sun
Most of what you read or hear about shooting into the sun comes with a Warning – “Don’t do it.” Pointing into the sun with a telephoto lens is like using a magnifying glass. Remember burning ants as...
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Tree Nesting
This was taken early morning. The wind was gusting and there was a cloud cover. I was really hoping for some more light but as the clouds thinned it had the effect of a big softbox used by portrait...
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Avocet – Small Bite
Early morning feeding earns this Avocet a small bite as it constantly probes for a good meal. Nikon D4, 500mm, 1/250s, EV -0.67, ISO 800
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Alligator – Spot Light
With the levels low a large number of alligators gathered in one area. Their fishing skills were good but, of course, I was always looking the wrong direction. The early morning sun was blocked by...
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Sandhill Crane
What a morning! I was hoping to see a few Sandhill Cranes. Instead, I saw what appeared to be thousands. I have never seen so many cranes. Only problem, they were a little too far for really great...
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Great Egret – Stand-Up
Taken earlier this year. The Great Egret was shouting into a cool early morning sun rise as it made a soft landing. Nikon D4, 500mm, f/4.0, 1/800’s, ISO 1000
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Mesa Arch
Recently made a trip to Moab, Utah. One of the areas we visited was Mesa Arch. I’ve seen hundreds of pictures of this iconic arch and always wanted to take “my” photo. I read it was a short walk of...
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Different Look
You ever feel a need to deviate from normal processing? This American Avocet was taken on Bolivar Flats. I was laying down in the muck and enjoying every minute. I liked the original capture because...
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Dead Horse State Park
Dead Horse State Park is a beautiful overlook of a “gooseneck” in the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The narrowest point as you drive out on the mesa is about 30 yards wide. One legend...
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Looking Back
Recently made my first trip to High Island Smith Oaks Rookery. The weatherman and my phone app had a beautiful morning in the making and I wanted to get there early to catch some backlighting...
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The Lift
This is the 13th Anniversary of the Galveston FeatherFest and Nature PhotoFest. You are allowed to submit 2 pictures a week for four weeks. There are three places per week with the winner being...
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Moab, Utah
Landscape from Moab, Utah. Certainly a target rich area for taking pictures. Wish I would have had more hand warmers for my frozen fingers early in the mornings. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!...
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