• Beauty of Cardinals

    Cardinals are beautiful birds. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing a few over the years and I always take joy in capturing their personalities. Males hide in the shrubbery or behind tree branches to conceal the brightness of their bodies. It’s an effort in patience to wait them out until they fully reveal themselves. Bird feeders help draw them out but sometimes it’s just not the specific look I want for a photo. Females are not as elusive but can still create a wait game for me as I patiently wait for the perfect shot. Recently, a mated cardinal pair nested in my backyard. I have watched and waited to get photos, both of the nestlings and of the parents. Today, the Mama and Daddy…

  • Snow Moon Shining Bright

    The full moon is always fascinating to me. From its rising just above the horizon to the climb in the sky through the night, it continually marks the handiwork of God and how He established the “lesser light” to rule the evening hours. Since the weather was mild tonight, I felt up to dragging my gear out to capture tonight’s “Snow Moon” and I wasn’t disappointed. A few clouds wisped across its face, but it was clear for the most part, which allowed me to capture some nice shots. Next time you look up, remember to thank God for the beauty He gave us in the night sky!

  • Weekend Wildlife From the Front Porch

    Tropical Storm Claudette happened this weekend. My area received drenching rain, but unlike other nearby cities, did not have destructive tornadic activity. In spite of the heavy rain, the birds and squirrels were still motivated to feed and I decided to sit on the front porch and capture some photos. The wind and rain came in spurts, but the critters were seemingly oblivious to the weather as they munched on sunflower seeds and corn. Bird photography is always a lesson in patience. I settled in and waited for them to acclimate to my presence and essentially forget that I was close by. While I waited on the birds, the rain drops in the water puddles caught my attention, so I filled my waiting time by…

  • A Game of Patience

    It’s been awhile since I posted to my blog. Cares of life and a very busy work schedule often times preempts my hobbies and passions. Since I’ve taken a couple days vacation time, I thought I’d catch up on a bit of photography. So, this afternoon I set up my camera to capture birds at the birdfeeder. Bird photography is a game of patience and is not for the faint of heart! You also never know what might enter the view of the lens. I have seed in the feeders that is designed to lure cardinals, but I never suspected it would also attract woodpeckers. Since cardinals are easily spooked, I placed my camera near the feeder and set it up for remote shooting. Then…