Lesser Scaup
Today was my first official workshop day with the newly founded meetup group Feathered Friends. This was a two part workshop, starting at my favorite local park – Kinder Farm in search for birds. It was cold, it was windy, and the birds were pretty much non existent. We did find two Downy Woodpeckers that were playing with each other that was great fun to work with.
Following, we returned to my home to conduct a session on post-processing with Lightroom. All in all it was a great day and I think the workshops went well. By the time we had wrapped up, I was starting to get the itch to photograph some birds. Luckily for me, a pair of Lesser Scaups showed up at my dock, and I was able to capture a few images of them.
A big trip is just around the corner for me, and I’ve been keeping it under the wraps. You see, I’m heading to the Galapagos Islands in the end of March, and I can hardly wait! Although coming from the frigid temperatures, to the hot, humid climate of the equator is going to be quite a shock for my body.
Yep, turtles and boobies are in the near future for me. While on the ship, I’ll be off the grid so won’t be able to update you while I’m out in the field, but believe me there will be plenty to share when I return.
Spring and summer is just around the corner, here’s hoping you’re starting to scheme some fantastic getaways as well. Bella
Emily Carter Mitchell ~ Nature as Art 
Almost looks like the lil feathery one is looking back at you going “How about this way?” 😀
It was more..Hey…here’s a bird to shoot. Where is everyone? LOL!
Everyone is missing this great shot! lol 😉
Great shot of the scaup! I’ll miss your posts while you’re visiting the Galapagos Islands, but I’m sure that you’ll be bringing back many fantastic photos.
Just for you, I’ll schedule a few ahead of time that you can enjoy. Still haven’t shown all the pics from the zoo, orchids, and eastern shore. 🙂
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS!!! What a wonderful experience that’s going to be – I look forward to seeing all your captures and reading all your experiences! 🙂
Thanks Joanne ! I can hardly wait, although I’ll be melting with the tropical heat after this bitter winter we’ve had.
Gorgeous pic, Emily. How exciting to be going to the Galapagos Islands! I look forward to your posts from there. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia! Believe it or not, this will be a bonus trip as I’ll be unplugged while on the cruise ship. I did rent a satellite phone so that I can call home. Can’t wait to share my adventures when I return.
That is a very exciting trip you have planned. Wow. Can’t wait to see the results on here.
You and me both Rachael. I really hope I come back with some NatGEO worthy images.
You lucky duck! Ha! Have a fun safe trip and I look forward to seeing your photos!
It is so long overdue I can’t tell you. Wish you could go with me.
How awesome to be going to the Galapagos. I cannot wait to hear and “see” all about it when you get back. And thanks for the info on CBEC yesterday afternoon. We struck out on the owl but got views of a couple Brown-Headed Nuthatches just as we were leaving the preserve. Got lovely sunset views on the Bridge too. Great day altogether.
I wonder if the owl is still in that box Joannie. I stopped by on Saturday and no sight again. Perhaps he moved onto more private locations. Love the nuthatches, aren’t they cool?
Nice capture of the Scaup, as always I love the iridescence of its head!
OH MY…the Galapagos!!!!!!! That’s awesome. You are going to get some amazing images I just know it, oh and that’s going to be a fantastic trip no doubt.
Cheers to all of that!!!
eLPy
(The idea of a Feathered Friends group sounds great too!)
Hope hope hope I do well with the pics at Galapagos. Each year my pictures get better. So here’s hoping.
You will for sure! I think you’ll be leaving us all jealous and extremely intrigued, entertained, and satisfied.
😀
I was jealous the first time you mentioned way, way back last summer, and I still am. 😉
Can you believe I’ve been waiting so long for this trip? Now that it’s next week I can’t believe that I’m actually going. Already half-packed due to so much gear needed. Now all I need is a bathing suit, t-shirt and shorts. 🙂
HAHA..me neither on the typing thing.
I swear to God, I can’t type, “… mentioned the trip, way, way…”. Have a great time, Emily.
Wow, the Galapagos Isles, that’s going to be fantastic
I can’t even imagine Mark. It will be surreal. Can’t wait to share my adventure with you.
Have a safe wonderful trip!
Awww..thank you so very much ! Will certainly do that.