I know from experience that Bald Eagles are masters of the long chill. I once observed a nesting pair through the viewfinder of my camera, waiting at least three hours for something to happen. A lot happened, if you consider a change in gaze or slight settle on a branch "something." That's why the Bald …
Category: Birds
Before the (Sea)Hawks, an Owl
For some reason, the Short-Eared Owl has been fairly elusive photographic quarry for me. I've now been photographing birds, off and on, for almost a year now. I started with a class in Padilla Bay from my friend Paul Bannick, during which one of the participants mentioned this curious bird. From that moment, I was …
My Top Images of ’13 (Part II)
Countdowns usually start at the highest number and head down, which in a ranking means starting at the bottom of one's list. I decided to put my best foot forward in 2014, and yesterday's post began with my Nos. 1-5 images. Today I complete my review of my top 2013 images (as determined by me, …
My Top Images of ’13 (Part I)
Many photography blogs and books I've read urge photographers to pick their top 10 images every year, to take an accounting of where they are in their craft. Since this is the first time I've done such an accounting, I guess the first statement I'm making is that 2013 is the year I became a …
The Buzz: Glenn Nelson 