Tag: Photography
RGV: Birding Estero Llano Grande
Okay, now that I’ve cleared introductions 1 and 2 from my brain, let me tell you a bit about Estero Llano Grande State Park. Estero Llano Grande State Park is one of nine designated World Birding Centers in the Texas state park system, and one of the most convenient and productive place to bird during any [...]
Green Jay: a Caribbean Creamsicle
I never tire of examining the plumage of Green Jays…the blacks and blues, the greens and yellows along with their chartreuse sibling. When I peer at them long enough, I see ocean beaches. I see Caribbean creamsicles, a coral reef with wings. And this makes my eyes melt.
Ten Favorite Bird Photos of 2009
As long as round-ups are making the rounds, here’s my round-up of my ten favorite bird photos from 2009. Chosen either for quality or for the excitement of the bird itself, these are the top ten I’ll hold near and dear to my heart for years to come.
Bird Photography? Yes, I Can. So Can You.
I’m not an idiot. In fact, I pride myself on being able to figure things out when I put my mind to it. I get that from my mom. She tinkers and dings and wrestles and pulls, then all of a sudden, your zipper is fixed, your model is built, your chair is reupholstered, [...]
How My Nikon Ruined Me For Bird Watching
When my mother-in-law says “garage sales ruined me for retail!” I think I know what she meant. Birding has taken a strange twist since I bought my first dSLR with zoom (Nikon D90 with 70-300 mm lens) a few months ago. Before, I could be completely satisfied to tick off a wide variety of migratory [...]
