The Elusive Wood Ducks, Again
Earlier this week, we ventured out to photograph the wood ducks again. I was prepared this time with a new camo tent that would allow me to stretch and almost stand during the wait. Plus, I could use a…
Earlier this week, we ventured out to photograph the wood ducks again. I was prepared this time with a new camo tent that would allow me to stretch and almost stand during the wait. Plus, I could use a…
Hemlock Cliffs: Water Fall #1 Yesterday, we ventured to Hemlock Cliffs where we hiked down into the box canyon and photographed a water fall. The area has a very wild feel to it as it is isolated and the canyon…
The Opportunity I have been searching for elusive wood ducks for several weeks. It seems they always see me before I see them and they take flight. This past weekend, a friend invited me to shoot at his pond. He…
Up Very Early Before Sunrise Last Thursday, I started off with two other photographers to capture a sunrise. I had scouted this location mid-morning a few weeks ago and had an idea where the sun would rise. Skyline Drive is…
A morning in a duck blind? A friend called me late yesterday and wanted to know I wanted to join him searching for wood ducks at Stillwater Marsh. He has a permit so we can walk through the area and…
Every night before I turn off the light, I check three apps on my Kindle for the tomorrow’s weather. All three, for once, were consistent in predicting clouds before and during sunrise (clearing later). Thus, I gave up on shooting…
The Right Tools Having the right tools are essential for any job. As a landscape and nature photographer, I am always looking for tools to make life easier. Recently, I found two great tools for the SUV. The Organizer Tool…
Wood Ducks? On the spur of the moment Tuesday, I decided to once again search for wood ducks to photograph. I started at Stillwater marsh where I found some American Coots feeding close to a viewing stand. A few minutes…
Day 1: Searching for the elusive wood duck, sometimes Last week, the weather cooperated and I had two great days to photograph new places. Easily distracted On Thursday, I was searching for wood ducks with a fellow photographer. However, on…
I went to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife area today hoping to find some snow geese, white pelicans, sand hill cranes and if I was lucky, some whooping cranes. I was afraid, however, that the migratory birds had headed north…