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
Category: Photography
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!
Not Planned Photographs!
This week I'll focus on some recent photography opportunities I've had lately... I've found in the photography hobby my favorite photographs come from moment of when I'm not going for a photo but when I open my eyes and look around me in the moment of life I'm in. I've had three of those type … Continue reading Not Planned Photographs!
Killdeer
This week I'll focus on some recent photography opportunities I've had lately... A bird I remember watching since I was a kid is the Killdeer. The other morning I was walking around the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) pond at spotted some Killdeers near the walking path so of course I had to grab … Continue reading Killdeer
Watching the Sunrise
This week I'll focus on some recent photography opportunities I've had lately... I'm trying to work on my capture of sunrises. I've said before I've only had a few sunrise/sunset photographs I've liked. What I'm finding is the moment of watching the sunrise is way better than any picture! And maybe I'll come away with … Continue reading Watching the Sunrise
Lake Monticello Panoramic Views
The other morning I was out at Lake Monticello and posted this post from that trip. While also there I took a few panoramic photos but since I took a few days to put the photos together I'm just now sharing them. This one had a blur in it that I could not get out! … Continue reading Lake Monticello Panoramic Views
Backyard Office Deer
I mentioned the other day the deer we see in our office yard regularly. The other day I was leaving for the day and spotted a doe in the yard. I went out to my truck, grabbed my camera, and walked back. She was still there when I got back so I took a few … Continue reading Backyard Office Deer
Back To The Watermelon!
Ok, here's my next attempt to redo the picture on the watermelon I saw growing next to the ramp. I mentioned yesterday attempting a photo of it but the photo was not in focus. Here's my next attempt: While I was there I took a few more photographs: I took a few more photographs also … Continue reading Back To The Watermelon!
Watermelon?
Saturday I took my son to walk around Lake Monticello. While there I looked down and spotted a watermelon growing on the side of the ramp. I've mentioned before how good it is seeing people use the lake again and to see it filling up! I snapped a picture but just now looked at the … Continue reading Watermelon?
Almost Another Missed Opportunity
In life I enjoy getting to take a photograph especially of wildlife. I keep my camera most days in my backseat (except for this post from last week). The other day I was driving to a doctor's appointment which is near my office. I passed a deer on the side of the road and after … Continue reading Almost Another Missed Opportunity
Michael A. Gilbert 