I mentioned last time that there might be enough photos from my visit to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for another blog entry. Here they are.
I used a cropped version of this first one as the header image in the last post but didn’t show the full frame. Here’s a larger crop – as usual, you can click on it to see a high res version on Flickr. This one is from Space View Park in Titusville, looking east towards the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge from the west side of the Indian River.
I saw a wading bird in the distance as I entered Black Point Wildlife Drive. I thought it was a Great Blue Heron, but wasn’t sure. Who stops the car and gets out and walks to make a Great Blue Heron photo? Usually not me – I already have so many of them. They’re very common around here. But given it was the dog days of August, I wasn’t expecting to see much on that visit so I did get out and wander over. I’m glad I did. The bird cooperated and waded out so I could catch this moment in the circle of life. These birds truly are formidable hunters.
I also had my macro lens mounted and looked for subjects to use it on. I’ve driven by this tree each time on Black Point Wildlife Drive. The texture patterns in the bark are very interesting.
These blooming flowers were plentiful and this one was in nice light.
I’m not able to tell you what this tiny plant was. It was only about an 1/8 of an inch long. It too was in good light and the dew drops on one side added interest.
Morning dew
Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. Stay positive, be kind, take care of yourselves and each other. And if you can, make some photos!
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Good morning. Thank you
Thank you Kathryn!
Scenery!
Action!
Color!
Art!
Each image tugged at my desire to return to that very special place. Soon. I have an appointment to meet a few thousand ducks there.
Outstanding photographs, Ed. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Geez Wally,
You’ve made me blush (again)!
Thanks for all your visits and comments!
Ed
Some of the tiniest objects are the most intriguing! And the flowers…oh and the heron! Beautiful photos of a place I definitely want to visit!
Thanks so much Diane!