"As to the garden, it seems to me its chief fruit is-blackbirds." ~ William Morris ~Then I know for sure that spring has arrived!
Woodpecker morning
A quick look out the kitchen window this morning reassured me that Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird are still around. Both were sitting on the new bluebird nesting box I wrote about in yesterday's blog post. They didn't stay long enough for a photo opp, but I was very happy to see them. Next the pileated …
A sure sign of spring!
Spring has been wearing its fickle face recently, bringing lots of rain, wind, and even a few rumbles of thunder. Thankfully we haven't had any severe storms, although at times the rain was heavy enough to create a large pond in our neighbor's backyard. This happens every spring, of course, and, without fail, when the …
Sense of place???
Are you wondering what I mean by "sense of place?" Here's the scoop. If you follow my blog, you know that I post a (huge) number of birds. I love photographing birds and catching them in action. Sometimes they have the most comical expressions, and honestly, their behavior can be outrageous and sometimes downright risque. …
A moody morning
Spring is so fickle. Today it can't decide if it wants to rain or if the sun will shine. Will it be sunny and warm or windy and chilly? So far, it has offered up some of each, changing its mind every half-hour or so. Before the rain started this morning, I headed to the park for a …
Think Spring!
As our long, cold, snowy winter recedes into the past, we can look forward to blue skies and sunny days, bird song, and flowers bursting into bloom. No, they won't arrive at warp speed, but there is no denying they are on the way, so bring 'em on! In the spirit of spring, today is a good day …
The black dog syndrome
Taking a good picture of something black...something deep, rich, unadulterated black...is a challenge for any photographer, but especially for an inexperienced photographer. It's enough of a challenge that it even has a name:The black dog syndrome. While I wouldn't consider myself inexperienced, I'm far from being an expert. Some things I get right. Some things …
Always carry a camera!
Driving home from the park, I had to make an unplanned stop when a little flock of turkeys prepared to cross the street in front of me. Grabbing my camera off the seat next to me, I fired off a couple of shots of these proud Toms. Although it's not uncommon to see them in the park, …
Today I believe in spring!
I took a photowalk in Chagrin River Park this afternoon.The sun was shining, and it was almost warm enough to wear a sweatshirt instead of the heavy jacket I've been wearing all winter. And it wasn't raining! So I'm celebrating, even though there is some rain and (maybe even) snow forecast for the weekend. On …
Today was manageable!
The first day of spring is one thing and the first spring day is another.The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~Henry Van Dyke Here in northeast Ohio we have passed the first day of spring and are anxiously awaiting the first spring day. With ice still covering much of Lake …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 