Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
June 6, 2022
Magnolia Blossom, Peeking Carpels
Tag Archives: Artsy
Great Blue Heron, Silhouette Landing
A little different view of a Great Blue Heron coming in for a landing.
It was early in the morning, with not a lot of light but I do like the silhouette feel of these.
A few grackles and another GBH rounded out the bird scene. I see I added some chromatic aberration when I processed these if you zoom in–so don’t do that 🙃.
Orlando Wetlands, FL
April 12, 2022
Fancy Nest Topper
It was the shape of the tree that caught my eye, reminding me of a carved finial. The Osprey nest that looks like a straw hat was secondary. It was early and not much light, but there is an Osprey in the nest, the white on its head visible close to the tree trunk.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
Belted Kingfisher, Artsy Look
This Belted Kingfisher tormented me, as they generally do, by hovering over a small pond out of my camera’s reach.
Then he rested. I liked the appearance of his crown as an inversion of the palm tree.
Silent Sunday: Another Leaf Passing By
Saw-toothed Leaf, Passing By
A leaf floating down an old rice field canal caught the sunlight as it passed me by.
The water was clear with reflections of the vegetation on the canal banks appearing as rippled.
Silent Sunday: Yellow Iris
Waiting In Solitude
Stony lady waits
All visitors are welcome
Her bench has a view
A Leaf, A Nest? What Is It?
When I took these photographs I thought these were dried leaves in an arty configuration. On closer inspection at home, I think there may be more to it as they are too precisely shaped.
Here’s a slightly closer view. It was quite breezy that day which may be why I didn’t get a closeup shot
I’m hoping to return to this spot soon, and to remember to look. If I do and they are there I’ll follow up.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 3, 2012
Silent Sunday: Leaf Ballet
