Posted on February 29, 2016 in Birds, People, Wildlife
A sure sign that Spring is around the corner is when the snow geese return to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Pennsylvania on their annual migration north. I spent some time with 80,000+ of my feathered friends over the weekend and they did not disappoint. I love the challenge of finding new and interesting ways to photograph the migration. For me, part of the fun is people watching. The number of photographers, birders, nature enthusiasts and even dogs, seems to increase every year. Everyone loves to photograph the geese … no matter what type of camera they have. I love this fun shot of a couple watching the geese return to the lake at dusk while photographing with a cell phone camera.
Posted on February 26, 2016 in Animals, Cats, Pet Photography
Gabriel is ever the thoughtful kitten. After eating his breakfast, he brings his favorite mousie toy over and gently places him in his food bowl so the mouse can have something to eat, too. Then Gabriel climbs into his bed and takes a nap…secure in knowing that he has shared his food with his favorite friend.
Posted on February 20, 2016 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
We are having the craziest weather! A few weeks ago we had a snowfall of over 24″. Last weekend, the temperatures were in the teens with wind chills below zero and drifting snow. Today, it was 64 degrees with bright sunshine that definitely gave me a touch of spring fever! I’m thinking ahead to flowers and macro photography! I can’t wait!
Posted on February 18, 2016 in Birds, Wildlife, Winter
The snow geese are starting to return to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Pennsylvania. Every winter, they head north to their breeding grounds, stopping at Middle Creek along the way. Mid-February to mid-March is usually when they visit, but timing is dependent upon the amount of ice covering the water and the amount of snow on adjacent fields. The geese feed in the fields during the day and roost on the water overnight, so ice and snow cover keeps the birds away. I’m looking forward to a few visits to Middle Creek this year…it’s become an annual photography excursion for me. This image is from last year on a day when there were over 100,000 snow geese at Middle Creek!
Posted on February 17, 2016 in Miscellaneous
Mom loved doilies. The lace or crocheted type … just like in this image. If there was a special keepsake sitting on a table in our house, you can bet that there was a doily underneath to protect the furniture. I have a few in my home today. They are named after a 17th century London draper and most often have an openwork design to let the surface of the furniture show through. Doily…it is an unusual name when you think about it.