None of the following photos will win any awards but collectively they’re a fairly accurate representation of one of the more pleasant mornings I’ve had in the field recently. (11 photos)
An oldie but goodie that set in motion an unfortunate series of events that came to a head last night.
It isn’t a spectacular photo but I like everything about it including its overall quality, the dappled light and the sharpness of the bird.
I probably don’t give sparrows their due on my blog so it’s time to make amends. This species is among my favorites, especially the adults.
When it comes to appreciation from humans this species already has two strikes against it when it steps up to the plate. It’s a sparrow and it’s “common”.
These butterflies were absolutely drenched in pollen, to the point that when I first opened one of my photos my first reaction was “Where in the hell did all that digital noise come from”?
Occasionally one of my photos will grow in me the more I reflect on it and this one from yesterday morning is an example.
Seldom are the settings as dominant as the birds in my images. These two are exceptions.
Snow-covered rabbitbrush is a perch I wish birds would use more often. Its seed heads often stay yellow until winter and when it’s covered with snow I think it makes an attractive and interesting setting for most any bird. But when the subject is a colorful male American Kestrel the combination can be particularly striking.
I have a strong distaste for most forms of elitism but when it comes to birds I have to be careful not to let a bit of snobbishness creep in.
It’s well-known that birds need appropriate habitat to survive and thrive, particularly during the breeding season. But they need it during winter too.
