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Western Bluebird 01
Western Bluebird 01
I really like this photograph. This is a style that I try really hard to duplicate, but those photographs are pretty rare because they require the subject to be in a certain spot during a very brief period of the day. In addition, I must find that exact spot at that exact time. Despite what some people think, photography is very hard work. Most people just take pictures but I'm trying my best to create beautiful photographs that feature my favorite thing: Nature.
For those interested in my progress on this journey please keep reading. If you only like the pretty photos then don't worry about the rest of this post. I tried very hard to launch my new website today, which features exciting new products, but it won't happen. I set an arbitrary deadline in my head which was motivating, however, creating something special takes a lot of time. I work very hard at the craft of photography and want to share my photographs in ways that are just as creative and unique.
I'm very proud of the products I've created and I look forward to sharing them with you. My dilemma is photographing my photographs. That is very challenging, just like capturing the photograph Western Bluebird 01. I'm using my own house as the photo studio and it has very poor lighting. Well, I actually like the lighting in my house, but it does not particularly make my photographs shine. But I need the photographs to stand out in the images I share on my website. I needed to get studio lights and figure out how to photograph my work in my tricky house. I'm happy to say that things are going well, I just need a bit more time before you see the fruits of my labor. I would recommend checking back often, but I'm sure you already check frequently for fresh Nature Content.
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Desert Cottontail 05
Desert Cottontail 05
This is another shot taken at Ojai Meadows.
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Western Bluebird 02
Western Bluebird 02
Western Bluebirds don’t seem like vicious killers but they do hunt insects for food. Looking into this Bluebird's eyes, you can see the determination. I've seen enough nature photography to know this is a unique image I'm sharing with you. You've probably seen similar photographs featuring Hawks, Bald Eagles, Owls, or some other more exotic-looking bird swooping down to catch prey. But I enjoy showing you unusual views of more common creatures because they don’t get enough attention and capturing such images is just as tough as capturing those exotic-looking birds. Next time you see a flock of Bluebirds, stop and watch what they are doing and listen to their sounds.
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“Buzzed about Western Bluebird 02? Sting👆 me and make it Beespoke!”
Desert Cottontail 04
Desert Cottontail 04
I love the expression from this Desert Cottontail.
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“Buzzed about Desert Cottontail 04? Sting👆 me and make it Beespoke!”
Desert Cottontail 03
Desert Cottontail 03
My wife and I were walking through the trails back to our car, parked outside Ojai Meadows, when I snapped a quick series of photos as this Cottontail hopped to a spot to look for food. After shooting the photographs, I thought they might not be good or could possibly be out of focus. It was a little dark because the sun had just set. That’s why we were walking back to our car. But it turns out the photographs were not only sharp but also beautifully colored. I imagine you agree.
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“Buzzed about Desert Cottontail 03? Sting👆 me and make it Beespoke!”
Desert Cottontail 02
Desert Cottontail 02
Another shot from Ojai Meadows.
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Desert Cottontail 01
Desert Cottontail 01
For those that care, I just got back home after two weeks of travel. Due to the Ecuador trip, short Oregon trip, and this most recent trip, I have not been home longer than I have been home. We had some personal stuff to take care of down in Southern California along with entering my photo in the Wild Mushroom Fair. We included stays at Point Reyes Station on the way down, a day trip to Palm Springs, and a short stay in Ojai, CA.
This photo is from Ojai Meadows. The area was very active with these Desert Cottontail. In this photo I was able to capture the setting Sun’s glow through the Cottontail’s ears.
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