The Kite Again

I wrote the other day about seeing the Mississippi Kite in our backyard. Its been back there most evenings so I snuck down after supper a couple evenings to take some pictures. It doesn't like it if I get any closer... Try # 1: Well, almost! It took off and I did not get the … Continue reading The Kite Again

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I wanted to drop a note here to say a couple things. The first is to say thanks for subscribing to my rambling. I'm trying to focus more on my outdoor moments particularly behind my camera. My goal has changed in photography from having the best photo to being able to share a story of … Continue reading Thank you for subscribing!

Cut Off Creek Birds

We took our son to Cut-Off Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) a few weekends ago to spend some time outside before he had to go back to school. While there at the creek this pair of Whit Ibis (I think, again not a bird expert) kept hanging around the creek. They flew off but returned … Continue reading Cut Off Creek Birds

This Week – Starting: 08/12/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. My Request: I've mentioned the struggle I've had recently. Last Tuesday I found out I need another Brain surgery. Back in December 2020 I was diagnosed with an Epidermoid Brain tumor. I had two surgeries in 2021 for this. Due … Continue reading This Week – Starting: 08/12/2024

Perseid Meteors

At the beginning of this week I've been able to go out to Lake Monticello for one of my favorite photography outings. The Perseid Meteor shower. It is one of my favorite times but one I've not been able to do in several years! Either scheduling, weather, health, etc... the list of excuses is long. … Continue reading Perseid Meteors

Early Morning At The Lake (Again)

I've been on a pattern lately of some early morning photography. I went back to Lake Monticello for some more photos. While there for the photos I posted yesterday I thought of wanting to try it again. So, I went back on Friday morning before work! I ended up taking my favorite photo of the … Continue reading Early Morning At The Lake (Again)

Early Morning At The Lake

I mentioned yesterday attempting an early morning photo of the stars before the sun arose. One of my favorite photo outing is taking night sky photography. It's been a while since I've attempted it so this has been a good test hopefully preparing for one of my favorite night sky photo outings soon! The other … Continue reading Early Morning At The Lake

Early morning Night Sky Photography

It's been while since I've attempted any kid of night sky photography. The other morning as I was l leaving early to go walk (gotta beat the heat) I spotted a clear view of the stars across my backyard so I grabbed my camera and tripod to get a picture of the stars before the … Continue reading Early morning Night Sky Photography

This Week – Starting: 08/05/2024

Majesty!

The other morning I went to one of my favorite spots just East of Monticello to watch the sunrise. I wondered if it would be much of a sunrise this morning but in the first few moments as the sun rose it was pretty spectacular! I looked up on my phone the Hymn Majesty and … Continue reading Majesty!