Veterans Day 2017

November 10, 2017VARIOUS, Washington D.C.veteransEd Rosack

Thanks to all active duty service members and veterans. And thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. Now – you go out and thank a veteran too!

U.S. Veterans Day

November 12, 2012OUTSIDE FLORIDA, VARIOUS, Washington D.C.black and white, infrared, Korean War MemorialEd Rosack

Now every year in the United States, we pause on Veteran’s Day to honor the service and sacrifice of all men and women who answer the call of freedom.

Veterans Day 2011

November 10, 2011INSIDE FLORIDA, VARIOUSbattle cross, day, For the Fallen, holiday, Laurence Binyon, veteransEd Rosack

To all veterans and active duty service members: Thank you. You honor us with your service.

Found Flowers

June 4, 2023OUTSIDE FLORIDAApple, Black-Eyed Susan, Easter Lilly Cactus, Flowers, pear, poppyEd Rosack

Lynn and I returned from visiting MK, Mike, Sara, and Cal last Sunday. It was easy to spot exuberant signs of Spring on our route. Today I thought I’d share some photos of pretty blossoms we saw along the way. Up in Wisconsin, apple trees are blooming: Apple Blossom Time And the bees are busy: … Continue reading Found Flowers →

Glad I Stayed!

May 29, 2022Merritt Island NWRbirds, nest, Osprey, wildlifeEd Rosack

I was there for about a half hour and these six photos cover a total time span of only 5 1/2 minutes. I was very lucky and excited that this family shared all this activity with me.

Tennessee – May 2021

June 13, 2021Tennesseeblack and white, bridge, building, flower, landscape, panoramaEd Rosack

Here’s one more post to finish up with photos from our road trip. These are all from time we spent at and near the new Central Florida Photo Ops field office in Nashville, Tennessee. I’d never heard of the Parthenon in Nashville’s Centennial Park before MK took us there. It was originally built for Tennessee’s … Continue reading Tennessee – May 2021 →

Another baby bird update

May 23, 2020Downtown Orlando, Orlando Wetlands, Winter Parkbaby, birds, Black Crowned Night Heron, black-necked stilts, chick, Lake Cherokee, Lake Davis, Mottled Duck, Mute Swan, Osprey, wildlifeEd Rosack

It’s still baby bird season here in Central Florida. I thought I’d update you on several I’ve been following. Lake Cherokee Mute Swans As of May 23rd, there are three surviving cygnets at Lake Cherokee (this photo is from May 17th). On April 25th, I counted 6. Lake Davis Mute Swans There are only two … Continue reading Another baby bird update →

MINWR – 30 Jan 2023

February 5, 2023Merritt Island NWRbirds, BPWD, landscape, Lesser Yellowlegs, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, reflection, White Pelican, wildlife, Willet, Wilson's SnipeEd Rosack

Winter is such a wonderful time to visit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The variety of “snow birds” you could spot is amazing.

Merritt Island NWR 12/8/2022

December 11, 2022Merritt Island NWRBelted Kingfisher, birds, BPWD, feeding frenzy, landscape, reflection, Spoonbill, sunrise, wildlifeEd Rosack

I spent a few moments before sunrise last Thursday morning at Scobie Park (just south of Veterans Memorial Park in Titusville), watching the pre-dawn clouds reflecting in the calm Indian River water. Oh, and I had a camera with me too – I made 6 frames to stitch together into this image: The day begins … Continue reading Merritt Island NWR 12/8/2022 →

Hello Again

September 11, 2022Merritt Island NWRbirds, BPWD, fishing, Flowers, infrared, kayak, landscape, Loggerhead Shrike, reflection, rocket, Spoonbill, sunriseEd Rosack

It’s been a little over a month since my last post. I enjoyed writing this one after such a long break. I went over to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge toward the end of August. I wasn’t expecting to see much, but I wanted to get out and photograph something. I’m glad I did, because … Continue reading Hello Again →

Central Florida Photo Ops

What and where they are and how to photograph them.

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