I think it’s good to talk to yourself sometimes. I have had some of the best discussions with myself. Sometimes I include a bird in the mix and we always try to keep it civil…even if I flub up a shot, or the bird decides to leave because they’ve had enough of me. Of course … Read more
This winter season, if I’m to be honest, is not a record breaker for eagle photography. It hasn’t been terrible, but it hasn’t been great either. In the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter much to many…but as odd as we may be, there are more than a few photographers who really enjoy the … Read more
For the grandest entrance, it’s said you want to be the last to arrive for a big party. I can’t say that’s worked for me, but I know a few birds who could probably write a book on the subject…this eagle being one of them.
I must admit, my “seasonal eagle awareness” only dates back to around 2012. But I miss those early years of my photographic pursuits with them. You see, they were banner years…2012 and 2013…for very high numbers at the lock and dam close to home. You could drive about 10 minutes down the road and find … Read more
Most people would assume that winter does not bring a bounty of food with it for eagles. And no doubt, it is a challenging time for survival for most things as the temperatures plummet. For those that make it through the harshest days however, there is a buffet waiting as the ice melts. Fish, some … Read more
It’s important to have goals in your photography I think. That’s not to say I do it a lot, but last winter I got inspired learning about Moose Peterson’s aviation photography. In the picture taking of airplanes, with propellers, you ideally want to have the prop blurred substantially. It just looks more realistic, like it’s … Read more