My favorite time of day for light is about 30 minutes before sunrise. In this part of the world there is usually a reddish glow everywhere with a dash of clouds on the horizon enhancing the colors.
In the first pic there’s a couple of rafts of coots. In the second a lone heron roosting in the tree.
Both these shots are taken looking towards the north east away from the actual sunrise.
Not sure about these pics. there’s no mystery about what they are looking for – food. So we have to go with lighting. 1st pic the reflections are interesting. This pic was taken just after the golden hour – but before the light got too harsh. Second pic was a foggy morning at the arboretum.
I need to learn how to capture the mystery of fog – any tips are greatly appreciated. Because I “see” a smokey moor and capture a cloudy picture.
There was a warm golden light on this fellow – highlighting the tufts of yellow feathers. As for identification, I’m torn between the yellow rumped or the palm warbler.
The egret was back lit with the morning sun, giving him a golden tail.
This assignment was interesting to me. I take lots of photos seeking to expose lines and patterns in nature.
The top picture is a sparrow sitting among the lines of the water reeds. And needless to say I was shooting the sparrow, the pattern of the reeds was a bonus.
Bottom pic is an oak tree with a lonely air plant, hugging the bark.
This one is a stretch for me. Couldn’t really think of any thing that big. Saturday I was down on I-Drive – should have taken a picture of the Orlando Eye – our brand new VERY large ferris wheel – but didn’t. How many times have I said that?
So must settle for an oak tree and large flower. Oak in context — the flower was actually about 5 inches across.
I feel a connection with the animals I photograph when they are looking at me. This Muscovy was a bit curious. Although they are classified (and are) a nuisance animal, I enjoy them.
“A heart that loves is always young” – Greek Proverb
Photo 101 has inspired me to branch out a bit from nature photos and landscapes. We shall see how it goes.
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“An idea is salvation by imagination” Frank Lloyd Wright
Not really that odd, but here’s a black and a turkey vulture sharing a branch.
Recapping rule of thirds from photo101 – here is an approximation of that.
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A solitary great egret – hanging out on a rock in the Haulover canal between Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon. He didn’t appear to be hunting – so perhaps enjoying the view and the solitude.
Bliss for me is a Florida morning, palm trees, Spanish moss on the oaks, calm water, couple of birds flying by, and many more serenading the day.
This is one of many small parks in Central Florida where you can spend a solitary morning, snapping pics, breathing air, and enjoying life. As I have said before, the best part of taking photos is being there.
Picture This by Frank 