We usually take the canoe out for the morning or afternoon hours on the water, and see herons feeding at the edge, slipping ahead of us as we explore the quiet areas. This time, we were out close to sunset, and the majority had taken to the trees. I liked the graceful shapes they became as silhouettes--and they weren't nearly as easily spooked!
Winning image for the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp competition!
The 2012 OWLStamp will be available for sale March 1, 2012 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website and nature organizations across the state. Proceeds of the OWLStamp benefit wildlife conservation, research & education projects within the state of Ohio! I'm thrilled to have provided the winning image for such a wonderful program!
The Adventures of Red Canoe
Come along in Red Canoe as she explores the quiet backwater of Ohio's State Parks and the scenic streams and rivers of the Midwest. Discover the beauty hidden beyond the water's edge, quietly waiting, past access points, often only inches deep!
Grabbing every minute I can find to be outside--walking in it, sleeping in it ... breathing it in. The natural world has so much beauty to uncover.
It is my hope that by capturing my experiences with nature and by sharing the richness it adds to an ordinary life, others may discover the greatest gift waiting just outside their door.
In Spring of 2008, I began the study of 2 vernal pools on my property as part of theOhio Vernal Pool Partnershipmonitoring program.My2008 journalincludes the first photos and findings, as I studied this fascinating wetland area just a few steps beyond my backdoor...
2009 photos and findings,2010,... again!Now, 4 years later, another season is just days away!
A regularly appearing feature, "Have you seen..." takes a closer, more patient look at things usually not seen in a flattering light.Take a look!
The Sweetness of Spring
Each spring, as winter lessens its grip and days warm with the first fragrant breezes of a new season, we collect sap from our Sugar Maples and produce just enough syrup for ourselves for the coming year. The progress of this year's backyard endeavor is illustrated here.
A Bird's Life
Summer 2008, the tiny jewel of the avian world, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, nested just feet from my front door. Pictures of her nest and the changing lives within are collected in thisjournal.From life the size of a pea....
“If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow.” ~Rachel Carson
21 comments:
That first picture is great. He's comfortably perched on his throne. Nothing to disturb him while he contemplates. Good night~
A striking photo. I love that first silhouette!
They are normally such solitary creatures. You never know where you will run into them. Great photos.
We usually take the canoe out for the morning or afternoon hours on the water, and see herons feeding at the edge, slipping ahead of us as we explore the quiet areas.
This time, we were out close to sunset, and the majority had taken to the trees.
I liked the graceful shapes they became as silhouettes--and they weren't nearly as easily spooked!
Beautiful capture, like nature's calligraphy!
Lovely photos, so tranquil. He looks like the king on his throne, overseeing his vast watery kingdom.
Excellent!
Regina.
Lovely.
Simply beautiful. It looks like Japanese art.
Beautiful shots!!
Anna
The last one is my fav.....
Well done!!
Have a nice SWF
Neat shots
Happy skywatching
It always amaze me how you create the mood for your photos. They are just fantastic.
wonderful bird images!
alone trees..
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Britney
The best place for the best ENTERTAINMENT
Lovely, Nina. I really like the first photo - nicely composed and it's clear you have a heron, even at a distance.
Great series.
Excellent! :)
Happy weekend! :)
All lovely but that first one is so beautifully composed.
The top photograph should be placed with a haiku poem. Just lovely!
Joyce
Alone but not lonely. Nice shots.
Lovely shots, the first one is my fav!
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