“In every walk in with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir
These photographs were taken with a Sony Mirrorless Camera in a Manual mode setting using an 18-55mm lens with an Opteka Achromatic 10x diopter attached to it.
Tag: Nature photography
Photography – There is hope that warm weather is coming!
As you have probably guessed by now, I love hummingbirds. They are one of my favorite birds to photograph. They are quite the little challenge.
Today I am very excited. Given the weather this spring in Chicagoland, I have been waiting for them to come back. They usually are spotted in mid-April. Today was a blessing! The first one arrived at my feeder. Spring has sprung!!
Flower Photography – Simply a Daisy
Sony a6000; Lensbaby Sol 45 with extension tubes; manual focus.
“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” Therese of Lisieux
Photography – Waterfalls
“Nature is the art of God.” Dante Alighieri
Each one has its own path and its own power. A lot like us!
Norway – f/5; 1/800 sec; ISO-500; 74mm
Alaska – f/14; ISO 200; 1/200; 187mm
Yosemite – f/5; 1/400 sec; ISO-100; 20mm
Photography – Hummingbirds
Every year I set up a couple of hummingbird feeders in my backyard. In northern Illinois, the Ruby Throated Hummingbird is primarily the only species that migrates to our area. This little bird averages 3″ to 4″ in size and can beat its wings 53 times per second. They are very fun to watch. The males are extremely territorial. They will dive bomb and give chase to an intruder to send him on his way.
This male hummingbird below would sit at the feeder for hours into the night to guard its territory.
Photography – A Noisy Little Woodpecker
f/8; 1/500; ISO-125; 300mm
During the winter months in the Midwest, it is very quite outside. Except for the occasional dog barking or the howl of the wind, there is not a lot of noise during the day. At night we have a couple of great horned owls that break the silence with their hooting back and forth to mark their territory. I have yet to capture one in camera. Still hoping.
Yesterday, I heard the familiar sound of a red headed woodpecker who was making its way up the tree foraging for food.
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