23-JAN-2018
Heron on the Rocks
Against the brightly lit lake the rocks were dark and the heron silhouetted, a pleasing image to my sight.
24-JAN-2017
By Candle Light
Just playing around with candle light. Carol had this candle burning, so why not take a shot? I did and here it is. Shot at close range, as a result DOF is limited. It's my first shot with my new Nikon D850! I am very pleased!
25-JAN-2018
Stormy Day at Fern Ridge Lake
It was a pretty dark and rainy day today, but I hoped that if I went to the lake perhaps I could get enough of a small break of sunlight to perk the scene up. Fortunately, it happened and I was able to get a few images during that brief moment. I liked this scene with its light and color.
26-JAN-2018
Wetlands With Snow-capped Coburg Hills in the Background.
I had a chance to take a walk in waterlogged Fern Ridge Wildlife Area this morning, and had to wade through water on parts of the path. When I got to a spot where I saw this scene of the ponds there, with snow-capped hills beyond, I was glad I took the walk. I found it to be a pleasing scene.
28-JAN-2018
Stark Reality
This is a bench on our daughter's front porch. I think of it as a graphic reminder that, no matter what our circumstances, we have reason to be thankful.
29-JAN-2018
Bald Eagle Calling at Delta Ponds
I made a trip to Delta Ponds, the first there in a while. It was so nice to get back to that old photo walk area. I will have to schedule regular visits there. On this visit, I got a number of the bald eagles, the first I have seen this year. I liked getting this one with beak open, calling for its mate likely. None showed up however. There was also an immature eagle there. Got my taste of Great Blue Heron, and a little Grebe who seemed to have lost a wing. Will post a photo of that bird later. I had hoped for the sun to break through while I was there but the sky remained cloudy, so a white sky background for the photo. But I was delighted to capture the eagle in this pose. I had to crop a lot of the image, in order to get the eagle a decent size.
30-JAN-2018
Poor Little Pied-billed Grebe is Missing a Wing!
This beautiful little Grebe was busy cleaning itself at Delta Ponds, so I was able to get some photos of it undisturbed by my presence. While watching it closely, I noticed that it was not leaving, even when others came up and began watching. Turns out it has lost most of one wing, as the photo shows. Poor thing, it can't fly away! I hope it survives out there.
"Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. These small brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. These expert divers inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries. They use their chunky bills to kill and eat large crustaceans along with a great variety of fish, amphibians, insects, and other invertebrates. Rarely seen in flight and often hidden amid vegetation, Pied-billed Grebes announce their presence with loud, far-reaching calls."
01-FEB-2018
The Old Oak Tree
I was able to take a short drive this morning, before my stomach began bothering me again, and I was pleased to get this photo of the grand old tree I have seen several times as I passed by. But this was the first time I stopped to get a picture. What that bright yellow stuff on the field is, I have no idea. But it sure added to the image! The wires didn't, but they were there! Now back to the recliner!
02-FEB-2018
Light Upon the Waters
This scene at Fern Ridge Lake impressed me with its lines, colors and light. I think it is a wonderful view of the lake on a cloudy day, when a bit of light broke through to add some color to an otherwise gray and blue day.
03-FEB-2018
Century Farm Barn
I have photographed this Century Farm before, a few years ago, and perhaps this barn. I don't recall. The barn looks like it has a history, all right! Anyway, I like old barns.
04-FEB-2017
Gorgeous Goldie!
I think Angie's horse, Goldie, is so beautiful. She is a sweetheart too!
05-FEB-2018
Pretty Jocko! Our greeter!
Jocko is a character, and quite a talker! Whenever we come home and she is on Angie and Mike's porch, she calls "hello" as clear as a bell! It is nice to be greeted when we come home. I think she has the prettiest colors to go with her personality. It adds a little color to life. :)