I am terribly biased, but I don’t think there is a more beautiful raptor than the adult Red Tailed Hawk. As they grow older, their eyes get darker brown…the plumage takes on some amazing tones, oranges and various shades of browns and tans…and then there’s that stunning red tail. Make note too that they are … Read more
I am, for all intents and purposes, pretty lazy when it comes to editing images. I aspire to get things right in the camera, just to make life easier later…apart from some basic editing that most of us will do. A bit of cropping, some highlight or shadow work, maybe a bit of noise reduction…all … Read more
In the late summer to early fall, the colorful Goldfinch will start to fade…from this vibrant, almost neon’ish yellow, into something far more drab. It’s interesting how this matches the dullness of the landscape…the bright berries and leaves will fall away…flowers are gone…and we are left with muted browns and tans mixed with some snow … Read more
Today’s the day to reserve the photography blinds for the upcoming crane season in Nebraska. The blinds at Rowe Audubon Sanctuary offer unparalleled viewing of the birds on the Platte river. But space can get a bit limited with all the interest. People come from all around the world to see this event, so if … Read more
At the end of a long winters day, this eagle is heading somewhere to roost for the night. Ideally it will be a safe, secure spot, out of the cold, blustery winds. As any eagle photographer knows, the birds will try to conserve a lot of energy when they can…so you watch them sit…and sit…and … Read more
W.C. Fields once said, never work with animals or children. I fouled this theory up a long time ago with wildlife…so what did I have to lose with a grandchild? I can’t really think of a better way to end the 2019 holiday season. Chloe’s first Christmas was a great one of all of us. … Read more