We Learn So Little From Peace
“It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.” ~ Chuck Palahniuk
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Winter Finch
Winter around these parts can be challenging for just about anybody…including the critters and birds in the backyard. Fortunately, they come from good stock, and thanks to the wonders of evolution, they can handle almost anything Mother Nature throws at them. A few snow flurries don’t even ruffle the feathers on this Finch.
Old Blue Eyes
White Pelicans are one of my favorite birds to photograph over the summer months. You can often find them around the dams on the big river, or sometimes get lucky on some backwaters as well. On this particular outing, I tried out the OM-1 camera…the new body from OM Systems (formerly Olympus). It seemed fitting … Read more
Evening Cruise
As I continue to look back over the year, one big addition to the camera lineup was the use of a drone. I ended up using both the DJI mini 2, and the DJI mini 3 Pro. This image was a frame grab from the mini 2 video and was taken when the American Melody … Read more
A Pair For Life
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Nora Ephron
Wee Warriors
For their diminutive size, hummingbirds are incredibly tough. This particular pose is more of a stretch than an act of aggression though. That said, if you happened to be another hummingbird looking to have a sip from this guy’s feeder or flower patch…you’d be in for a wuppin’. It makes sense though. Nectar is their … Read more