Marsh Mementos
MARSH
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
My photoshoot in Forsythe Wildlife Reserve a few weeks ago, turned out well; I'm still reviewing some of the hundreds of shots I took there, most of which consist of marshland.
Least Flycatcher
© A. Mac/A.G.
Redwing Blackbird
© A. Mac/A.G.
Glossy Ibis in Flight
© A. Mac/A.G.
Glossy Ibis Struts His Stuff
© A. Mac/A.G.
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I love making my way around and through different ecosystems and finding interesting subjects to photograph …
… and, I love sharing what I've photographed.
What a hobby you have. This must have a quite calming effect on you and your heart, AMAC. (Smile.)
Better than a hobby … a passion that takes me to spiritual places … and, as far as "calming," ordinarily my mind is churning with political and philosophical stuff … but, looking through the viewfinder of a camera enables me to isolate and literally focus on what gives me pleasure and peace.
I'd imagine so. There has to be a form of intimacy felt when getting the 'shot.' The peace and the quiet of your settings: A marsh - for crying out loud! (Smile.) Now then, you must see animal "quirkiness" which is both funny and unsettling through the lens as well. What makes you laugh out loud at the goodness of nature? You got any stories?
For example. Just this AM I was in the backyard doing some watering. It was quiet out back and I heard this unnerving knocking behind me where I had just turned away; I looked back and I saw something I had not ever seen before. A blue-jay was perched on the property fence behind me. Tt was beating a part a nut of some kind. Then, I could see it lift its head to swallow and look around, then do so again. So, I am thinking its holding the nut with its foot! How smart is that? I felt like I was a participant in an Animal Planet scene! How smart Blue -jays are.
And at times, talented and winning baseball players.
Here's one that should bring a smile …
Chipmunk in a Drain Pipe
© A. Mac/A.G.
Oh my! A two-fer! Perrie and I should be pleased. (I
this image!)
It got ME smiling...
Nice shots. I think I enjoy editing as much as taking the photos in the first place. Perhaps I would not be considered a great photographer because almost all of my photos improve with editing. Some of the Famous Photographers I posted articles about did not edit and refused to allow ANY editing of their photos. The treatise I posted about cropping is an example of editing, and I also thought that Hal does an amazing job it and the use of other techniques to enhance a photo.
Perhaps, the most famous photographer, Ansel Adams, edited all of his photos by dodging and burning his negatives in a darkroom.
And digital photographs are "edited" by the camera's processor before they are recorded to the memory card (unless shot in RAW file format … which requires the photographer to make edits in his minds eye via the camera settings … before clicking the shutter).
Very nice photos Mac.
Thank you … many more from that photo shoot to come.
Love the photos of the birds.
but..
You need to find me some chipmunks. I need me more of those, LOL!
Will do.