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Another tale of Ice and Snow…and Ducks

We braved the cold, snow and ice (I had to put hand warmers into my gloves to be functional) and went out in search of cold birdies. We found the floofy things trying to keep warm themselves. This photo is … Continue reading

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I want to fly like a seagull…

Sometimes not every good image is a perfect one.  In this case only one bird is completely in frame, the others are just partially in and only one is sharp.  This is what happens when you are working at trying … Continue reading

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The swan and the heron

Trumpeter swan:  We are the rulers of this pond! Blue heron: Yeah, whatever dude.  I’ll go walk over here. This was right before the heron tried to muscle some ducks out of the way (they did not take kindly to … Continue reading

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Dam Cliff Swallows

Swallows are the most acrobatic flyers I’ve ever seen and the most difficult to capture.    They are small, very speedy and swoop and dive quickly in all directions making it a bird that I’ve only been able to capture as … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Early Autumn Reflections

Teri  📷

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Bird Photography

I recently attended a workshop on how to photograph birds at the Audubon Center here in Columbus, Ohio presented by Canon Explorer of Light, Bob Davis, Canon and Midwest Photo Exchange.  Bob’s bread and butter photography is weddings but what … Continue reading

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For the birds

The first birds you will encounter when visiting the zoo are the flamingos, a crowd favorite.  Did you know that a well fed flamingo is more vibrantly colored and therefore more desirable as a mate.  Brings new meaning to hot … Continue reading

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A heron, a swan and an egret walk into a bar…

That’s as far as I got with this one.  It’s just that when I had the images all lined up in editing it reminded me of one of those old jokes.  Actually the egret left when he saw the drink … Continue reading

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Impasse

“I’m not talking to you!”  “I’m not talking to you either!”  Even in the bird kingdom there are disagreements.  Or maybe they are just looking out for that pesky photographer creeping up on them from between the trees 😉 Teri … Continue reading

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Serenity Sunday with the Swans

Though it may be a serene image, it is ridiculously hot and humid here in Ohio and paddling in some water sounds like a good way to spend the day.  Stay safe and comfortable out there. Teri 📷  

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