More flowers and bees than birds: Capturing birds is what got me back into photography. As my skill improves, we go farther and farther afield to find them. Things have been really...

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More flowers and bees than birds

Jul 2, 2018 14:22:16 #

Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia

Capturing birds is what got me back into photography. As my skill improves, we go farther and farther afield to find them. Things have been really quiet in our area, in regards to birds. We have gone out on two bird walks, in spite of the heat, but many of our flying friends must be somewhere cooler than here (96 degrees today!) I did manage to capture a GBH taking a stroll and another in a tree, as well as a very handsome swallow that was taking a break from the heat.

This time last year, I was in butterfly heaven: this year, only two, thus far. I wonder are others having the same experience? The beautiful spotted creature is actually a roller moth.

I am also sharing a very happy coincidence that occurred, while shooting bees on the corn flowers. I wonder if any of you can guess the source of the amazing blue background. I was just reading an article about frame/content awareness and didn't realize the impact of what transpired, until I uploaded the shots. Please enjoy the downloads and stay cool, wherever you are!

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Jul 2, 2018 14:55:35 #

Collie lover Loc: St. Louis, MO

Beautiful shots. I especially like the ones with the dark blue background.

Jul 2, 2018 14:58:33 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful set, Bernie. And I don't know how you got the blue background but is certainly enhances these photos.

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Jul 2, 2018 16:18:10 #

Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia

Collie lover wrote:

Beautiful shots. I especially like the ones with the dark blue background.

Thank you for taking time to comment! Yes: the blue "blew" me away too! It was pure luck. I will say more later.

Jul 2, 2018 16:19:07 #

Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia

kpmac wrote:

Beautiful set, Bernie. And I don't know how you got the blue background but is certainly enhances these photos.

Hello my friend! Thanks for looking. I always appreciate your support. The blue "almost" makes the shot, doesn't it? Fool's luck!

Jul 2, 2018 16:23:24 #

angela k Loc: Long Island

Nice set, Bernie... especially the flowers and bees!!!
My milkweed is in bloom and not a pat of butter to be seen....
Hope they come soon!!

Jul 2, 2018 16:28:53 #

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Einreb92 wrote:

Capturing birds is what got me back into photograp... (show quote)

Lovely, detailed images Bernie.

Jul 2, 2018 19:04:29 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Bernie, these are really great. I’m glad you got a couple of birds but what I really love is your flowers and bees. These shots are very well done and creative! Good job!

Jul 3, 2018 12:01:30 #