Different

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At times we all make somewhat similar pictures.  Notice I said somewhat. We often shoot the same subjects and we frequently are influenced by viewing the same photos which were made by others.  Birds, mammals, insects, flowers, landscapes, sunrise/sunsets.  I learned a … Continue reading

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Zigs & Zags

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A favorite of every backyard birder, the Black-capped Chickadee. In the middle of winter it can be hard to realize just how difficult summer can be on wild animals.  I was making pictures of this Whitetail Deer and then I … Continue reading

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Season of Blessings

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While I love the recognition given to holidays that memorialize our war dead, or that give thanks to our veterans, or celebrate the independence of this country, and I have had many a fun (or wild) New Years eve, only … Continue reading

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The Talent Around Us.

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When I take a visual trip through all of those social media sites that are known for photographs, my breath is taken away.  Legends, working pros, advanced amateurs and the true hobbyist.  It is amazing just how much talent there is … Continue reading

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Mixing & Matching

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50/50 I have never shown this image before.  It is part of a long line of marsh sunrises I have made.  I always figured if I was going to be at the marsh for morning bird pictures, why not a … Continue reading

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Mammals

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The mammal images below were plucked out of a variety of different folders, and they were chosen by throwing a dart at the wall.  Well not really, but the pictures and the subjects were chosen for no particular reason. I’ve … Continue reading

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Life On The Edge

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There is nothing I’d rather do than live on the edge. I know what your thinking…you may have lived on the edge once, but you sure ain’t living there now.  That’s true, but my life in photography, and my current … Continue reading

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Birds……Nothing But Birds

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In previous posts I have written and illustrated how every winter I begin all over again in my quest to catch diving ducks in mid jump. I begin every winter with a picture of a splash, but no ducks. By … Continue reading

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Seeing Life

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Before I get into the heart of today’s post I would like to take the opportunity announce my best buddy and part-time writer on this blog, Ron Toel, has just gotten his first cookbook published.  It is called Crockpot Vegetarian Cookbook and … Continue reading

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Compositional Intent

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All of the images in today’s post, except the waterfall, received some strong compositional thought and effort on my part. That includes the fairly static comps of the two moths.  Ironically my favorite comp is the waterfall, proving that there … Continue reading

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