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Black Bellied Plover
In it’s summer plummage the little Black Bellied Plover is a striking bird to see. It can also be a very challenging bird for photographers to make properly exposed images of. Honestly, and black and white bird can be problematic for getting the exposure right. A bit too little exposure and there will be no [...]
Common Loon on Taylor’s Creek
The other day while paddling my kayak on Taylor’s Creek along the Beaufort, NC waterfront I came across a loon that was quite comfortable allowing me to get close for photos. I just love close encounters of the wildlife kind. Here are a few of the resulting photos. Now available my “Introduction to [...]
Little Blue Heron
While paddling my kayak this morning I came across three Little Blue Herons. Two of these tres hombres were quite shy and took to wing before I got within camera range. But one was absolutely calm in my presence and just kept fishing along the waters edge. The bird was in classic breeding colors (hint, [...]
A Few Shorebirds
I went for a nice paddle yesterday morning. It was a little windy but I still had a wonderful time exploring the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve by kayak. There is definately a large variety of shorebirds to be found around the reserve. While I didn’t get photos of everything there were several different plovers to [...]
Oak Toad: Anaxyrus Quercicus
I paid a visit to one of the area’s pine savanna areas yesterday morning. I wanted to look around and see if any of the various wild orchids that grow there had appeared yet. While I didn’t find any orchids I was lucky enough to notice a couple of Oak Toads. These are considered the [...]
Daisy Time!
There’s something about Dasies. They make me smile. Sorry but they just do. I was glad to find a few of these lovely little flowers in bloom this afternoon. A simple white and yellow flower I find it interesting to try to find interesting and unique compositions for these little bloom. Below are a few [...]
Posted in General Photography, Macro Photography, Nature Photography, Wildflowers
Tagged Croatan, Crystal Coast, Forest, macro, Nature, NC, North Carolina, Photography
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When All Else Fails Get Creative
Yesterday didn’t go well as far as shooting days go. I forgot to set my alarm and over slept, so ended up blowing off the morning and running errands such as getting groceries and other necessities. For the afternoon I decide to head out on a section of the Neusiok Trail to see if I [...]
Posted in General Photography, Hiking Trail, Macro Photography, Nature Photography, Photo Tip
Tagged abstract, Croatan, Crystal Coast, Forest, Hiking, macro, Nature, NC, North Carolina, Photography, tips
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Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium atlanticum)
While out exploring last weekend I came across a small patch of Blue-eyed Grass. A native wild flower of the Carolinas this pretty little flower is a member of the Iris family. I find the combintaion of the blue-violet petals and yellow center quite striking. Here are a couple photos of this lovely little perennial. [...]
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Tagged Croatan, Crystal Coast, Forest, macro, Nature, NC, North Carolina, Photography
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A Tough Shot from a Kayak!
I launched my kayak last Saturday afternoon with the goal of paddling into a blackwater swamp and sitting for a while in hopes of getting a shot of a Prothonotory Warbler. It was suppose to rain that hint and all-day Sunday. As I started my paddle the wind was starting to pick-up and I could [...]
Posted in Avian Photography, General Photography, Nature Photography, Photo Tip
Tagged avian, Bird, Crystal Coast, Kayak, Kayaking, Nature, NC, North Carolina, Photography, shorebird, Wildlife
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From Fire Springs Life
I made a visit to a pine savanna in the Croatan National Forest. A couple weeks prior to my visit there had been a control burn in the area. It was interesting to see the lush green of new growth springing up from the charred, burnt ground. There’s a special shade to the green of [...]
