Yes, perhaps you have seen it here first, and the mystery is now revealed. The question that has lingered in your mind, the answer always elusive. I am here to spill the answer. Below is one of the most commonly taken bird photographs (or something very similar),...
Notes from the Woods
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Finally I am getting around to editing some of my wood duck images from my trip to Ohio. It was an amazing contrast in their tolerance of humans compared to around here in Michigan. Around my house, I am happy to get a wood duck shot within 30 feet - and that took...
Black and white bird photography
Bald Eagle Portrait in black and white, Howell Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Michigan Black and white photography is prevalent with landscapes, people, photojournalism and so many other types of subjects. Why is it then that we rarely see black and white images of...
Relaxing at the den
I got most of my way through editing my fox shots from this past weekend. The more I use Lightroom, the more I appreciate its features in being able to sort through a day's shoot and do very quick editing of the keepers, shots destined for the trashcan, and the best...
Finally…Barred Owl in the clear
Ever since first reporting on this owl at the end of January, today marked my 5th time coming back to this spot to see if I could catch the owl perched in a clearing. I had taken some photographs before, but this owl likes to keep tucked away in these red pines pretty...
Unique settings for common subjects
Great Blue Heron in tamarack pines
Sandhill cranes
I had a great morning with a pair of nesting Sandhill cranes. This nest location is no secret amongst local nature photographers, so they have had quite a few visitors. I welcomed the solitude I had with them this morning. They are quite tolerant of having people...


