So, to continue, I present you, my Wednesday Walk! Wednesday, and I found myself at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, early this morning. Both unusual, in that, I was out and about, and it was early morning.
These Tiger Daylily, fulvous daylily, Hemerocallis fulva, were originally from Asia, although, here in the northeast, most every neighborhood has at least one or two homes, with these present.
Above no idea, but I do love the colour! It isn't so much, being early that was unusual, it is that, during Covid's little lockdown of a year and a half, I lost my habit of grabbing my camera, and getting out to shoot images. I missed it. And clearly, my camera work noticed. NEXT TIME< focus, focus, focus!
below Also no idea what it is, but they are cool-looking. I would imagine, one of the goals of Wednesday Walk, is for us to get out and say exactly that Noidea what that is, but, it is cool-looking!
Above I've shot this shot a thousand times... some colourful stalk in the foreground in focus, and the rest, some marsh, or field, softly dropped oout of focus with some technique for a narrow depth of field. I need tog et my camera in hand, and keep at it. The horizon line drives me nuts, and the rest of the shot is not exciting. NOT all can be.
Below This is closer, but again, artistically, I need more... Where's the interest in the background? in fact, where is the background?
Above I despise traffic jams in nature.
Below Not far away, I spied the pileup responsible for the traffic.
Above A little something, off, too. I can't believe how out of practice I am!
I've learned a few things... that most important, get out and shoot! Spend time, practicing your craft, whether you want to or not. Just, get out and shoot.
More importantly, focus on enjoying the time in nature. While I loved my morning, I would not be honest, if I didn't at least mention, Great Meadows, beautiful as it is, is right below the flight path for an airport, and so, do not be surprised at the amount of low flying planes, seemingly landing directly on your camera lens!
I've learned this too... even the worst day out shooting is so much better than not being out there. I love my camera-time, and love my time in the woods, along a river or lake, shore of an ocean, or simply a walk in a garden. Technical complaints about my technique? Sure, that's me wanting better... I will say this, WOW, is it ever fun, seeing what nature has to offer!
GET OUT AND SHOOT!
Give us a tour of your world, you neighborhood, or your favorite places!Enjoy the time in nature, and show us, too what #WednesdayWalk means to you!
Bluefin Studios
Bluefin Studios is a photographer, specializing in wildlife, nature, landscapes, waterfalls and Lighthouses!
To the animals and birds around me
to put more plants in than I take out
And be a good steward for the world around me!
I don't agree with you hehe (for the first time), I mean you are a top class photographer so just go out and shoot. I enjoyed the photographs as well as the comments you did on your own work :)
In appreciate the kind words... some days, are better than others. We all have the good and bad, don't we?
Yip get that camera and shoot, practice makes perfect.
Enjoy nature and everything will be fine...
That was me talking to me 😅
The focus on the first image is awesome :D
I agree, that first shot made the trip!
and it was the walkway leading up to the Wildlife Refuge.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Well worth a walk to see all that beauty and don’t worry I to often say I have no idea what it is but it looks so cool
Thanks for joining Wednesday
Mind you, I have had some fun times with my camera... I just felt off this whole morning.
We all have days like that
Well I know I do
So lovely!!! Im heading out for a hike on the mountain tomorrow morning but I’ll only have my phone. Let’s see what comes out of it. Maybe you can give me some tips after I post.
I think you're being critical - they look fabulous! :) I'm glad you got out with your camera - i know that really grounds you :)
love seeing all of our posts in here for wednesdaywalk! hehehe
I agree they are great photos