iowabirds
Discussions
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
Mercy Of The Weather
Farmers around me here in Iowa know all too well that they are at the mercy of the weather when it comes to their crop growing and making a living off the land. In a similar but less dramatic way, winter eagle photography is like that in the Midwest. If it’s cold enough the getting … Read more
It Takes A Village – Reworking A Recent Favorite
In the final days of 2020 I had the good fortune to try and photograph some short-eared owls in snow flurries. The snow just adds something different to work with…and I enjoy these kind of days when they come along. This post however isn’t really about snow, or owls, or any of my other particular … Read more
Winter’s Challenge
Winter weather is a challenge for almost everything…well, some people, and wildlife seem to look forward to it…but it’s not an easy time for many. Raptors can generally handle things pretty well but they do burn through more calories working to stay warm. So, you may see some sitting around quite a lot. They … Read more
Short Eared Owl In Black And White
Some of my favorite photographers of all time shoot almost exclusively in black and white. David Yarrow, Clyde Butcher, and Federico Veronesi come to mind when I think some of the most stunning landscapes or wildlife in a mostly colorless form. Ansel Adams of course is The Godfather of it all to me, but there … Read more