Early Rise for the Pelican
At the far end of Everglades National Park, we set up camp at the Flamingo campground. The name is a misnomer though since there are no flamingos to be found […]
Animals
Is That An Alligator Or A Crocodile?
Did you know that southern Florida is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles can both be found? Me either! I always thought it was alligators in
At a Snail’s Pace
We originally planned on spending the month of December in Florida. Well it’s now February and we’re still here! We are moving at a snail’s pace, and enjoying every minute
The Little Things
When faced with such an expansive landscape as the Everglades it is hard to know where to point your lens sometimes. The land is so flat. At times like that,
Capturing Birds in Flight
I think birds are one of the most difficult subjects to photograph unless they are standing perfectly still. I have always found it difficult to pan my camera at just
Swamp Chickens!!
Ok, ok, they are not really called swamp chickens 🙂 But that’s what the locals call the plentiful Ibis. When I first saw this distinctive bird I had no idea
The Crazy Dance of the Reddish Egret
I have so many bird images from my visit to the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge I could keep showing them for months! I really want to move on the Everglades
The Painted Snowy Egret
Fridays seem to require something a little different. More fun. Extra embellishment. It’s important as a photographer and artist to try different things, get out of your comfort zone, make
There’s So Much To Do In Titusville
All of the images I am showing this week I took at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge which is near a small town called Titusville in Florida. I cannot think
Capturing Lizards With A Rented Lens
Geek warning!! Geek warning!! The following post contains technical details that only camera geeks care about. If you are not a camera geek you might want to skip down to
I Like Ugly Animals
I have been told that I like ugly animals. But I don’t think of them as ugly – they are just so, uh, unusual that they’re cute! I found a