“Sometimes it is the quiet observer who sees the most”. Kathryn L. Nelson
Bird Photography – Morning Dove
Tag: Nature photography
Bird Photography – Chickadee
Canon T3; 250mm; f/9; 1/600 sec; ISO 800
Chickadees are one of my favorite backyard birds. I get many visitors throughout the seasons.
Flower Photography – Close Up
Normally I shoot most of my flower photographs in bright lit settings. This time I tried something new. It was evening and the room was lit with one dim lamp. By really increasing my ISO it picked up the variance of light illuminating the flower casting a sheen effect. Think I will try this more often. Would like to hear any suggestions for other indoor lighting. I don’t usually photograph indoors. But given it’s winter in the Midwest. I am desperate.
Photography-Flowers and Backgrounds
Two yellow flowers, two different backgrounds.
With the summer days quickly flying by, I decided to visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens to photograph flowers. My focus was to isolate a flower and pay attention to background. At the time of capture I honestly had nothing in mind in choosing a background. But, after reviewing, discovered color can really impact the mood of an image especially when photographing flowers…two yellow flowers, two different backgrounds evoke two different moods.
Monkeying Around – Animal Photography
f/6.3; 1/800 sec; ISO 3200; 187mm
f/6.3; 1/400 sec; ISO 6400; 210mm
Brookfield Zoo also known as the Chicago Zoological Society is located in Brookfield, a suburb of Chicago. One of my favorite places to visit is the monkey house. There are quite a variety and more than a few that are happy to pose.
Wrens – Bird Photography
We were lucky this year to have a couple of wrens build their nest in one of our birdhouses. Every morning we wake up to their wonderful sounds and singing. For such a little bird they have a powerful set of vocal chords.
Photography – Up Close & Personal
“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.
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!!
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.
Jan Williams 