I haven’t updated the blog recently (sorry!), but I have made a lot of photos. Here are a few of them with info about each in the captions. Several are from the wild bird rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm – I hadn’t been there for many years.
Looking south along the St. Johns River at dawn. Along HW 50, March 26. (iPhone, ISO 60, 2.22mm wide angle, f/22, 1/45sec)Distant morning fog (B&W). Same scene / time as previous photo. (ISO 100, 35 mm, f/11, 3.2sec)Great Horned Owl on nest. Others had seen the owlet, but it wasn’t visible when we were there. Near the Black Point Wildlife Drive exit in Merritt Island NWR, February 21, (ISO 1200, 840mm, f/9, 1/1600sec).Post bath Spoonbill. Orlando Wetlands Park. It had just finished a vigorous bath and was drying its wings. February 26. (ISO 1250, 424mm, f/8, 1/2000sec)Inbound bumble bee. Orlando Wetlands Park, near the visitor center. Feb. 26. (ISO 1250, 749mm, f/9, 1/2000sec)Black Skimmer and minnow. Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island NWR, March 28, (ISO 640, 602mm, f/9, 1/1600sec)A sleepy, young Spoonbill. St. Augustine Alligator Farm bird rookery, April 22. (ISO 400, 200mm, f/4, 1/200sec)Great Egret with nesting material. St. Augustine Alligator Farm bird rookery, April 22. (ISO 400, 280mm, f/8, 1/1600sec)Two very young Great Egret chicks (B&W). St. Augustine Alligator Farm bird rookery, April 22. (ISO 400, 280mm, f/8, 1/1600sec)Wood Stork with nesting material. St. Augustine Alligator Farm bird rookery, April 22. (ISO 100, 126mm, f/4, 1/2000sec)Parent and young Barred Owls (in poor light). Mead Gardens, April 25. (ISO 10000, 535mm, f/9, 1/1600sec)
So, yes – Central Florida is still a very good place to make photos!
Blog note:
As of today (May 7, 2025, this blog has been on-line for 18 years, with 793 posts, and more than 2600 comments. That’s a good effort in blog land! It’s more than enough time to express just about everything I can think of to say about Central Florida Photo Ops. So I’ve decided to wind things down here sometime between May and September 2025 when my hosting plan expires. I’m doing some research and hope to archive a copy of the blog somewhere on line instead of completely shutting it down. I’ll let you know what I find out.
I won’t be totally off-line. Even though I’m not photographing as much as I used to, I’ll still be going out and making images as often as possible. If you want to see what I’m up to, you can stop by https://flickr.com/edrosack, where I’ll keep posting.
Until September (and after): Many thanks to everyone for stopping by and reading my blog. You’ve all always been supportive and kind. Stay that way!
Take care of yourselves and each other. And if you can, make some photos!
Terrific shots again Ed! In partic I love ‘Great Egret with nesting material – April 22’. Such ambition – such grace…
You’ve well deserved your following over these past years. I’ll miss the posts! But will keep a lookout for images on flickr. ATB, Rhona
Ed, I made a book of my blog for my grandchildren. I will look up the company. It is a real keepsake and I suggest you do the same.
I will send you the info via Flickr messaging incase you are interested. It was reasonable ..
and they do all the work.
You have helped many of us along the way with you blog and suggestions. Thank you!!!
Dorothy
Thank you so much for your blog and all the information you share! It was amazing to see your owls at Merritt Island and all the places around there that you have posted. Orlando Wetlands was a huge hit. I would never have gone there had it not been for you. I do regret that I didn’t contact you before we arrived in February. Especially when I discovered that you were actually there at the same time I was. Unbelievable! The shots you just posted are so good, as always, I especially love the birds in flight and the bee. Wow, spot on focus. Thank you so much, I will see you on Flickr. I have not posted since returning from our 7 week road trip, we are gutting the kitchen. I will as soon as possible. Thanks for all!
Dear Ed,
This is my second attempt to comment.
Before you go, make a book. I made one of my blog a year or so ago and love it as a keepsake for my grandchildren. It was not too expensive when I made mine a few years ago. The company is blog2print and they did a nice job. Well worth the investment and they do all the work!
I also, want to thank you for your beautiful and inspiring blog. It helped me along the way and many others, I bet. Thank you! I will see you on Facebook.
Well, Ed, you’ve had quite a run and brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of folks including me. You’ve inspired me often to hit the wetlands in Orlando and Viera, not to mention good old Merritt Island WF. Besides enjoying your outstanding work I’ve learned a lot about photography and creating excellent images. Sorry to see you go – your blog would suddenly appear in my email inbox and make my day. You and your work will be missed. I can appreciate “aging out” as I’m rather long in the tooth myself. Hope your ongoing pursuits continue to bring you joy and satisfaction.
Hi Ed, just wanted to comment on your photos! I am thoroughly impressed with all of your landscape shots on flicker. I have never looked on flicker before. Your shots are absolutely spectacular!
I usually shoot birds with telephoto lenses and rarely do a landscape. After spending quite a bit of time looking at your landscapes, you have inspired me to get a wide angle lens and start taking landscapes. I don’t know what lens would be good with a Nikon z8 to get the effect you so artistically and skillfully accomplish. I have a 24-70 wide angle lens. I’ve tried to note what mm lens you used and you apparently use ultra wide. Do you use a tripod every time?
You have inspired me so much that I am going to invest in a new lens and try very hard to have some variation in my photo style. I may be headed to 80 y o, but never want to give up on photography, even though physically it is limited somewhat as to where I can go. If you have any suggestions, I am very receptive to hearing from you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your accomplishments with people you don’t even know. It was very enjoyable and interesting!
Always enjoyed your blog and seeing your wonderful photos during the past few years. I believe we met many years ago hiking through the Lake Jessup Wilderness Area. I may have been painting on location. Good luck in all you create.
Terrific shots again Ed! In partic I love ‘Great Egret with nesting material – April 22’. Such ambition – such grace…
You’ve well deserved your following over these past years. I’ll miss the posts! But will keep a lookout for images on flickr. ATB, Rhona
Ed, I made a book of my blog for my grandchildren. I will look up the company. It is a real keepsake and I suggest you do the same.
I will send you the info via Flickr messaging incase you are interested. It was reasonable ..
and they do all the work.
You have helped many of us along the way with you blog and suggestions. Thank you!!!
Dorothy
Thank you so much for your blog and all the information you share! It was amazing to see your owls at Merritt Island and all the places around there that you have posted. Orlando Wetlands was a huge hit. I would never have gone there had it not been for you. I do regret that I didn’t contact you before we arrived in February. Especially when I discovered that you were actually there at the same time I was. Unbelievable! The shots you just posted are so good, as always, I especially love the birds in flight and the bee. Wow, spot on focus. Thank you so much, I will see you on Flickr. I have not posted since returning from our 7 week road trip, we are gutting the kitchen. I will as soon as possible. Thanks for all!
Dear Ed,
This is my second attempt to comment.
Before you go, make a book. I made one of my blog a year or so ago and love it as a keepsake for my grandchildren. It was not too expensive when I made mine a few years ago. The company is blog2print and they did a nice job. Well worth the investment and they do all the work!
I also, want to thank you for your beautiful and inspiring blog. It helped me along the way and many others, I bet. Thank you! I will see you on Facebook.
Well, Ed, you’ve had quite a run and brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of folks including me. You’ve inspired me often to hit the wetlands in Orlando and Viera, not to mention good old Merritt Island WF. Besides enjoying your outstanding work I’ve learned a lot about photography and creating excellent images. Sorry to see you go – your blog would suddenly appear in my email inbox and make my day. You and your work will be missed. I can appreciate “aging out” as I’m rather long in the tooth myself. Hope your ongoing pursuits continue to bring you joy and satisfaction.
Hi Ed, just wanted to comment on your photos! I am thoroughly impressed with all of your landscape shots on flicker. I have never looked on flicker before. Your shots are absolutely spectacular!
I usually shoot birds with telephoto lenses and rarely do a landscape. After spending quite a bit of time looking at your landscapes, you have inspired me to get a wide angle lens and start taking landscapes. I don’t know what lens would be good with a Nikon z8 to get the effect you so artistically and skillfully accomplish. I have a 24-70 wide angle lens. I’ve tried to note what mm lens you used and you apparently use ultra wide. Do you use a tripod every time?
You have inspired me so much that I am going to invest in a new lens and try very hard to have some variation in my photo style. I may be headed to 80 y o, but never want to give up on photography, even though physically it is limited somewhat as to where I can go. If you have any suggestions, I am very receptive to hearing from you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your accomplishments with people you don’t even know. It was very enjoyable and interesting!
Always enjoyed your blog and seeing your wonderful photos during the past few years. I believe we met many years ago hiking through the Lake Jessup Wilderness Area. I may have been painting on location. Good luck in all you create.