Posted on February 4, 2017 in Birds, Nature, Wildlife, Winter
They all got the message from the tower …. wing flaps down and prepare to land! (Snow Geese migration at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area – 2017)
Posted on February 2, 2017 in Landscape, Nature, Winter
Winter is my favorite time of year to photograph landscapes. To me, there is so much more interest in being able to see the shapes of the trunks and branches of leafless trees, the dried flowers and grasses, and the subtle colors. This scene is a nearby wildlife sanctuary which is a great spot for bird watching … and photography!
Posted on February 1, 2017 in Birds, Nature
One of my favorite quotes is this: “Nature is the art of God”, by Ralph Waldo Emerson. How often have we come upon a female Mallard duck like the one photographed and not stopped to appreciate it’s beauty? The male Mallard is the more colorful, but the feather patterns on the female are a work of art. Take time to find beauty and peace in the natural world that surrounds us!
Posted on January 31, 2017 in Fall, Landscape, Nature
I can’t remember a time when photography wasn’t important to me. Ever since I was very young, I wanted to preserve memories that I could look back on later. Little snapshots of people, places and events that were important to me. There are boxes of old negatives, albums of prints, and hard drives filled with digital files. Many are reminders of times that will never occur again and people that are now angels in heaven. Oh how I wish I could relive some of those days when a casual photo was taken that has now become a cherished possession.
Posted on January 27, 2017 in Landscape, Nature, Winter
In our neck of the woods, January is the coldest and most dreary month of the year. Still, there is plenty of color to be found. Oak trees are usually the very last to lose their leaves, some clinging to the trees throughout the winter adding interest to the otherwise dull landscape. In Spring, when the Oaks start to bud, the last of the previous year’s leaves will fall, leaving those of us with this mighty tree in our yard yet another opportunity for raking. Hooray!