And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin Canon 7d, 100-400mm f/4.5 L at 250mm. Lightroom Edits: Clarity -14, Luminance smoothing +24. Edits in Nik Color Efex Pro 4. Bicolor Filter […]
Yep, went on a search for a duck, but ended up with some barns instead. The best being “Grandpa’s Toy Shop.” I wonder what could be inside. There are a number of old barns scattered along Southern Maryland’s farmland. These old Tobacco Barns are considered one of eleven […]
With a hop, a skip and a jump from Annapolis, Maryland one can witness one of the greatest marvels in Mother Nature. Along the bird migration route on the eastern seaboard of the United States, known as the Atlantic Flyway is the resting place for migrating Snow Geese, Tundra […]
This morning I’m heading up for a great field trip. Heading just north of Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, my destination is Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Middle Creek is renowned for the thousands of snow geese that migrate via the Atlantic Flyway and stay for several weeks […]
You know that Rolling Stones song? “You Can’t Always Get What You Want…But if you try sometimes, you’ll find…..you get what you need?” Well, the last couple of birding expeditions I’ve gone on this past week, this song rings true. I go out with visions of what I […]
After an 11 mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park, I grabbed my camera and went up to photograph Cascade Falls. Shown in an earlier post on Day 46 “A Walk in the Park” I wanted to take the time to think through capturing the waterfalls. There were heavy […]
“The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon […]
“If you feel the urge, don’t be afraid to go on a wild goose chase. What do you think wild geese are for anyway?” Will Rogers (American entertainer, famous for his pithy and homespun humour, 1879-1935)
With a pre-dawn departure to head to the beautiful and natural Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the bitter cold temperatures and strong winds made me wonder if I really should have just stayed snuggled in my warm bed. Heading to Cambridge, Maryland to visit the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a […]
There are wonderful people out in the world that share their great love and care for injured wildlife. Liz Owen of Raptors Eye is one of those kind and generous people. A registered nurse who has over the years taken care of countless injured birds and animals. Holding […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 