Sony SLT-A55V
Keeping a Tiny Eye On You
This ruby-throated hummingbird paused for an instant stare down.
This image was taken in August of 2012 through the window to my back yard. That was back when I had a less capable camera (Sony SLT-A55V). I happened across some files from this shoot and decided to try and process one of the shots I had neglected back then.
I spent a good deal of time that year trying to capture hummingbirds up close. It was a daunting task – they are so small and move so fast – but I managed to get a few good shots. (Out of thousands of attempts.) Experimentation, patience and perseverance can pay off.
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Sudden Outbreak of Spring
On a recent hike, we stumbled across this delightful display of early spring wildflowers. These were the first wildflowers of the season we encountered. We found a few other wildflowers along the trail, but they were very sparse. In a few days, the trail will have many more of these and other varieties.
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Emerging from the Darkness
Soon, the snow will fade from the forest floor and the trees will wake from their winter slumber and begin to sprout new life. These are early spring sprouts from a couple of years ago. I photographed them in a wooded area late in the afternoon, when a combination of light and shadow created a wonderfully dramatic effect.
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Found Him
A little marine life for you, courtesy of the Indianapolis Zoo. This is a Clownfish; also known as an Anemonefish. Of course, if you ask any child, they’ll tell you, “It’s Nemo!”
You have to love the vivid color of this fish. This photo turned out better than I expected, but I wish the focus was a bit sharper on the fish – in part, due to the very low light conditions. The ISO was cranked up to 3200.
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Forgotten Embrace
This red rose evokes an entirely different feeling when presented in a monochrome tone.
This started as a color image and I spent a lot of time trying to get this just right. I like it better than the image I started with but…it still seems to be lacking something.
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American Beauty
This female American Goldfinch was kind enough to pose for a portrait shot. This is an image I found in my archive; something I took a couple of years ago. It must of gotten lost in the shuffle.
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Like a Dream – Inspirational
This is one of my favorite photos with a bit of scripture added. This is a male ruby-throated hummingbird photographed in my back yard.
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Nice Kitty
I’m not sure the brush was thick enough to hide me from this tiger. Luckily, there was fencing between me and the brush.
I was able to photograph this magnificent animal on a visit to the Indianapolis Zoo.
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Light and Dark – Inspirational
This is one of my favorite photos – a simple daisy, processed to a monochrome image. I recently found this quote from Walt Whitman that I thought would be a nice addition.
A little something for B&W photography enthusiasts.
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Floral Fancy – Inspirational
I posted the photo of this flower a little more than a week ago (Floral Fancy) and at the time I thought this quirky metal sculpture could use an appropriate quote. I added one from Marcel Proust that I thought fitting. If you like it, please pass it around.
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