Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
Aptly named, this photograph was taken at Sunset Marina in Rock Island Illinois. It’s a well known, and popular spot for watching eagles during the winter and early spring. The area itself actually serves as a nice sanctuary for the birds, getting them out of some of the cold north winds that blow this time … Read more
This starling in the snow makes for a very nice photograph. I wasn’t all that enthused when it showed up over my main interest of a Cardinal, Flicker, or maybe a hawk. But in the short bit of time we had, I came to appreciate it’s beauty in such a winter setting. Funny thing … Read more
A bird of prey relies on it’s feathers for it’s ultimate survival. There are other qualities and features involved of course but out of all of them, good, healthy, durable feathers are a must. This has to be why some birds like this Coopers Hawk, spend so much time tending to their feathers. The act … Read more
What is man without the beasts? For if all the beast were gone, man would die of a great loneliness of the spirit. – Chief Seattle
Winter eventually gives way to spring thawing and this is a great benefit to the eagles who have made it through the harshest time of the year. Fish, long locked in the ice, are now exposed and make for a relatively fresh, easy, and abundant meal source. You can always bet the eagles will be … Read more
I think of all the photographic literature I’ve read, Guy Tal stirs up the mind and heart like no one else. A part of me thinks that if a nature photographer ever came up with some kind of creed or mission statement, the following passage below would probably hold up nicely over a lifetime. It … Read more