The marsh pools of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge attract a wide variety of wading birds. Many of them call Bombay Hook their summer home and a place to raise a family. These Black necked Stilts, now teenagers were enjoying the cool water and stuck together like twins […]
The manor is becoming a bird nursery, and mama birds have been busy with the new housing provided to them this year. Azure and Celeste started a second family and laid four eggs. From what I can tell, only two have made it so far. This time I’m […]
With all of the lovely bird photographs in my gallery, it was only time for me to catch the creative bug. With thanks to Denise Ippolito, A Creative Adventure, she introduced me to Topaz Impression software that offers a variety of one-click templates that modify an image in […]
The air was heavy this morning as I drove on the dirt road towards Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The meadow was full of promise, with baby bunnies running alongside and birds singing on the wildflowers. Once again I have returned to Bombay Hook as the birds have […]
The birds of Nickerson Beach, New York are ever present of potential predators. Keeping an eye to the sky, this American Oystercatcher and her fledgling kept a keen look at something flying overhead. Was it friend or foe? Who is to know. But they certainly have their eyes […]
A charming juvenile Common Tern waits patiently among the grass. Laying on the soft sand on Nickerson Beach, Long Island, New York, I waited patiently with him. Attending a wonderful three-day photography workshop with Denise Ippolito, she encouraged me to think simple, think bright, and think low. The […]
This darling baby Common Tern would wait within the beach grass waiting for mom to arrive with a meal. Somehow with all of the terns flying around, the baby knew which one was mom. When she knew mom was drawing near, she would come out of the grass […]
Along the soft sand of Nickerson Beach, Long Island New York, a juvenile Common tern tucked in for a morning nap. This past week was spent with world renowned photographer Denise Ippolito who’s amazing coaching lead me to this capture. Encouraging me to get down on the […]
With great pleasure, I am pleased to announce a new workshop series being offered through Capital Photography Center. This series will emphasize nature, wildlife and bird photography and classes begin this September. In field coaching in great locations will help you get close to nature and enhance your skills […]
Learning how to get down and dirty with the American Oystercatchers on Nickerson Beach. With the expert coaching of Denise Ippolito, the navy seal crawl is crucial for an amazing perspective such as this one. Now back out for another sandy session.
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 