What I witnessed that day goes so far beyond words that I’m left grappling to find the words to tell my tale. I promise I will do my best to tell you of the most incredible courage I saw displayed by Sacred Winged Ones. My pictures I believe will bring such richness to this story … Continue reading Fierce Force
Could it possibly be a bird I’ve wanted to see? Oh no don’t fly away! Please let me see move for me, turn your head so I can see a Ruby-crowned Kinglet! YES!! ~~~~ The moment “Ruby-crowned Kinglet” is mentioned to any photographer or birder, the face is transformed … Continue reading Treasure Hunt
Below is a YouTube music video for your listening pleasure as you read and view this post. Click on it first before you begin. It is specifically for stress. Pictures are best viewed directly from my blog, not reader. ~~~~~~ Meandering about with my feet barely touching the ground, I met more birders and photographers that day then I … Continue reading Introducing …
What did the woodpecker say to the tree? “Thank you for giving me a wee bit of your life force cuz I’m free- zing as I hug you to me!” ~~~ Yes, it has been cold here. The day I took a picture of this Red-Bellied Woodpecker though our dining room window, he actually looked … Continue reading Nature Speaks
A portion of the Love Dance I witnessed ‘tween two Flickers ~~~~~~ Walking in the pouring rain yesterday paid off as I witnessed a Love Dance between two Flickers. I followed their mating calls through the forest, hoping hoping hoping I would see them. For some reason, these birds do not easily stand out and … Continue reading Love Is In The Air
Before completing a job that requires faultless precision, it would be wise to make sure everything is in perfect working order before you begin to achieve what you have set out to do. ~~~~ Picture is a Red Tail Hawk. This bird recently has been the “ham” of one of the parks I frequent, allowing photographers … Continue reading Check First
Before I get to my short story today I just want to take a wee moment to show you what happens when my auto focus locks in on the wrong tree and my shutter button finger (oops) jumps the gun. Sure enough I got natta. 😂 I never did get the Downy Woodpecker I was attempting to … Continue reading Yes Some Do Stay
In speaking with a birder couple (those whose heads are looking up while walking around with binoculars around their neck) I was told that they were both extremely surprised I actually captured a Wood Thrush with my camera. These birds are extremely shy and normally do not show themselves. This bird who I caught peeking … Continue reading A Day In Another World
It has come to my attention in a very shocking manner just how easy it is for anyone to steal any of my photographs and then print them. That will no longer happen. From this post on, if I even decide to keep on blogging, my photographs will be presented in such a manner … Continue reading Notice To Theives
Sunday I had just put my feet up ready to relax when the phone rang. Inwardly I groaned but I couldn’t banish that ringing so up I went to answer that phone. Good thing I did, too. Picking up saying hello, I heard hubby saying, “Amy, come quick! Grab your camera and come outside where … Continue reading Merlin
Shockingly as it seems to be, signs of Fall have arrived. And with it, many birds have begun to migrate. This image was shot from out of my dining room window as my Heart plummeted sighing …. “no not already!” This picture was taken on July 29th, and today, the 10th of August, all Red … Continue reading Bye-Bye Birdies
I have to admit I’ve begun to believe I have the Luck of the Irish with me these days. I am stunned by all the encounters I’ve had of late that have required being in the right place at the right time. Grateful? Beyond words! I could weep for joy that seemingly the time has … Continue reading Bath Time
*Turn phones horizontal/visit blog to view FULL SCREEN* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Being that I was working on a “budget” yesterday … possessing wrong camera body for action shots, bringing wrong lens, and having only 11 AF points which this camera body has, all this against me did not stop me from at least trying to capture this … Continue reading Right Time And Place
~~~~~ This squirrel is ready for battle … this is MY food! ~~~ Midair fight … notice the birdseed flying in the air …. ~~~~~ OH-OH … this Red-Winged Blackbird means business! ~~~~ Well. It looks like some know how to be peaceful. ~~~~~ WATCH OUT! Here comes the chipmunk demanding his share! ~~~~~ OH-OH! … Continue reading Action!
TA-DA! My first “official” bird image with my new Canon lens, my 100-400mm baby! Unfortunately, the 1.4x extender is not compatible with my camera so I must return it. It took a few phone calls with several customer service representatives to get to the bottom of the truth. Even they had to make a lot … Continue reading Mourning Dove
I happened upon a situation yesterday where a second “professional” camera body and lens would have come in real handy. I’ve been “thinking” about whether or not I really require another entire camera/lens setup. The expense of going through with this idea is by far not cheap. Yet, yesterday I would have loved loved loved … Continue reading Two Birds With One (4 IMAGES)
In Heaven On Earth 