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August 6, 2020

Landscapes

It was foggy one morning as the sun rose, and I went out to take pictures of it. None of these were augmented with fake sunrays.
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Published on August 06, 2020 05:45

August 3, 2020

Morning at the Lake

I haven’t been down to the lake in a while, but yesterday morning I fetched the camera and walked there. It’s a short trip, three or four minutes at most. The hurricane was causing havoc on the east coast of … Continue reading →
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Published on August 03, 2020 05:36

July 30, 2020

Before/After: Sony a6400

Did I tell you my camera strap let go while I was on the bike, riding home from the lake one morning? This is the second time I was reminded what it feels like when your blood “turns to ice.” … Continue reading →
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Published on July 30, 2020 04:30

July 27, 2020

What Processing Software Can Do For You

I talk about this a lot, how pictures straight out of the camera often look like crap. Ansel Adams was one of America’s most revered photographers. He specialized in black and white landscapes and was an environmentalist. He said, You … Continue reading →
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Published on July 27, 2020 05:04

July 20, 2020

Egyptian Geese, Woodpecker, and More

Hot, humid weather has set in, often making it unpleasant to be outside after nine and before seven. I’ve always said living in Florida is the opposite of living in Wisconsin or Minnesota: the times when you can be comfortably … Continue reading →
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Published on July 20, 2020 05:36

July 13, 2020

Jul 13: Flowers, Vines, and an Egret

A neighbor’s bougainvillea. The flowers are so pretty. I took this pic from two lots down.
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Published on July 13, 2020 05:15

July 6, 2020

Back to the Birds

I have more photos of my favorite blue jay. I liked the last one so much, I cropped it to show you more detail, especially the eye, which is lit by sunlight. A cardinal showed up, too. They’re more shy … Continue reading →
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Published on July 06, 2020 05:30

July 2, 2020

Jul 2: Looking Back

It was winter in Wisconsin, but the roads were clear for a change, so I went for a long drive. Only a couple days previous, everything looked like this. Pretty, but a pain in the ass when it’s on the … Continue reading →
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Published on July 02, 2020 05:00

June 29, 2020

Closeup on the Osprey

This is a common raptor in Florida, though apparently it’s part of the Imperiled Species Management Plan. I see their nests everywhere. That’s a good thing, because eagles like to grab the osprey’s young and eat them. Several features distinguish … Continue reading →
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Published on June 29, 2020 05:33

June 25, 2020

Post-Processing Magic

I was sitting in the backyard early one morning and noticed the light on the red hibiscus plant. It’s gone through some changes over the last few months, and not for the better (lost half of it during the winter … Continue reading →
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Published on June 25, 2020 05:17