by susan preston | Feb 10, 2019 | Birds, Musings, Photo of the Day, Travel
How to Choose the Right Camera System from a Flock of Choices This image was shot with my back toward a sunset that was completely obscured by clouds, making for extremely low-light conditions. So, what does a photographer need to do to stop the motion of birds in...
by susan preston | Feb 9, 2019 | Birds, Musings, Photo of the Day, Travel
Heron Dance Wouldn’t it be great if every time we headed out on a photo safari everything magically fell into place? If only the weather was always perfect, and the animals showed up in the right light, at the perfect angle, and on schedule! Great nature...
by susan preston | Feb 8, 2019 | Birds, Photo of the Day, Travel
Wingman As the sun begins its final descent into the horizon flocks of ibis, heron, and egret are easily spotted flying somewhere to roost in a northwesterly direction. It’s quite a site to see, even on this evening when the sun’s rays were completely...
by susan preston | Feb 7, 2019 | Birds, Photo of the Day, Travel
The River of Imagination So come to the pond,or the river of your imagination,or the harbor of your longing, and put your lips to the world. And liveyour life. ― Mary Oliver, Red Bird Photo Credits: Egret Strutt by Susan J. Preston, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge,...
by susan preston | Feb 6, 2019 | Birds, Photo of the Day, Travel
King Egret Ever since my trip to Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge a few days ago the shadows of tropical birds have been etched into my mind. Every time I close my eyes I see the outlines of egrets, ibis, spoonbills, coots, wood storks, vultures, and herons. Yes, all of...
