As Faith Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many […]
I’m a White breasted Cormorant, and I get to call the Baltimore Zoo my home away from home. I get to swim about in along with the African penguins, which is pretty awesome. Them all fancy in their tuxedos, me with my elegant white collar. You should […]
While visiting Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, I headed to the end of the road, and walked towards the red barn of the Allee House. I was really hoping to find hummingbirds in the back, but instead found a pair of black beady eyes watching me. This juvenile […]
Bloom — is Result — to meet a Flower Emily Dickinson Bloom — is Result — to meet a Flower And casually glance Would scarcely cause one to suspect The minor Circumstance Assisting in the Bright Affair So intricately done Then offered as a Butterfly To the Meridian […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 