Kevin M. and I have been going out photographing together since 2008 or 2009. But we hadn’t done so for a while. When he invited me to go with him to Lake Apopka yesterday, I eagerly agreed. The morning didn’t start well. The weather forecast was poor and the fog on the drive up was … Continue reading Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
I had a wonderful trip up to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive a week ago. It was a Saturday with a lot of people around, but it was gorgeous and there were more than enough things to see for everyone. Most folks took Welland Rd. away from the pump house, so I chose to leave there … Continue reading Lake Apopka, 9/3/2021
Kevin M. asked if I wanted to go on a photo excursion yesterday and of course I agreed. Since I hadn’t been to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive since before the pandemic, we ventured out there. It was a really good choice. Two birds I don’t see very often were quite common: Black-necked Stilts and … Continue reading Lake Apopka, 26 June 2021
I meant to get out and make some new photos last week, but that didn’t happen. For today’s post I’ll just show you three recent images that I like and that haven’t been in the blog. I hope you like them too. These first two were made on the same trip as the ones in … Continue reading Just Three Photos
There’s a lot going on at this city run park out in Christmas, Florida. I needed steps last Friday, so I got up early and took a walk. Hours are “Sunrise to Sunset”, but generally the gate is open about a half hour before sunrise. Plenty of time to catch some good light. Marsh, moon, … Continue reading Orlando Wetlands 10-25-19
Lynn and I recently spent a pleasant couple of days over in St. Petersburg. Here are a few photos and some background info. Dali Museum: I’m a long time fan of Clyde Butcher and wanted to visit his “Visions of Dali’s Spain” exhibit at the Salvador Dali Museum. I enjoyed viewing his very large black … Continue reading St. Petersburg, Florida
How much time did it take to make the image you see here? That’s an interesting question – I’m glad you asked! Short answer: 1.3 seconds. Medium answer: 5 months. Long answer: 13.8 billion years. Rocks, water, light and time – in black and white To begin with: Preparing for a photo trip and gathering … Continue reading It’s about time
MK has been trying to get us to go on the Dolphin Discovery Tour Eco boat ride out of New Smyrna Beach. We finally made time and Lynn and I went with her last Sunday. Howard and Nancy T. joined us for a wonderful two-hour tour and a nice dinner afterward. Brown Pelican in Breeding … Continue reading Pretty Pelicans and Playful Porpoise
We organized a photo expedition to Viera Wetlands yesterday. I went with Kevin K., Kevin M., and Tom M. We tried a new sunrise location, Alan Shepard Park, right on the beach in Cocoa where SR 520 ends. Even though we got blocked by a train stuck on the tracks and a closed parking lot, … Continue reading A Marvelous Morning
So, from me to you, here are my birding hints from a casual birder…