Building on my last post about the benefits of using a flash bracket I thought that I would post about some of the techniques that I use to “clean up” the eyes of the birds that I photograph using Adobe Photoshop. Before moving forward it is important to recognize that, in most cases, the birds […]
To International Bird Rescue “Every Bird Matters”
These Common Murre Chicks (Uria aalge) were just one of the treats I was able to witness at the International Bird Rescue Center in the San Francisco Bay Area last weekend. Michelle Bellizzi, the Wildlife Center Manager, gave me a thorough and very informative tour of the San Francisco Bay facility. International Bird Rescue is […]
Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker photographed near the Ouimet canyon, ON. This resident bird lives on the forest edge and can be heard calling frequently.
Variegated Meadowhawks
A pair of Variegated Meadowhawk dragonflies are seen in flight. The male is up front and the female is in tow. Working together, the male hovers just slightly above the water line, close enough for the female to safely deposit her eggs.
Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis: Part Two ~ Chrysalis
The Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis continues with the jewel-like chrysalis that might be hanging under any twig or leaf in a field or garden where milkweed grows. Dreams about to become real.
Best Photo of the Week Ended 29 Sep 2012
We are pleased to announce the winners of our most recent “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. Fabiola Forns wins First Prize for her artistic photo “Arctic Terns”. Jefferson Silva wins Second Prize with “Short-eared Owl” and Rick Lieder wins Third Prize with “Staking a Claim”. See images below with links to the original articles. […]
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Today I received my new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens together with Canon 2x TC MkIII and Canon 52mm C-PL Drop-in Filter. At the beginning of the year, I was interested in the new Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM, but trips to Australia in June, July and August convinced me […]