Snowy Egret of St. Mary's Parish
Snowy Egret of St. Mary's Parish in Louisiana. Photo taken early morning of this gorgeous egret foraging around in search of a little breakfast from the bayou water ways. November 2020. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm ƒ/6.3 1/1250s ISO 250
Osprey At Play (829) Greetings! Sharing with you a photo of a couple of delightful Osprey! They were a little on the bored side. They had been waiting for quite some time for dad to bring in a fish. It was getting late and their patience was wearing thin. Clearly it was time for a little action to break up the wait. A full on attack from above and a quick escape set the stage for a little play. Photographed in Rockland, Maine. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 1000
Young Merganser Siblings (822)
Greetings. Here in Maine for a few months and enjoying the beautiful nature that abounds. This photo was taken at a quiet town inlet along the shoreline. Young Merganser siblings basking in the morning amidst the rocks after an early morning of fishing and swimming. Mother merganser is close by keeping an eye on her brood. This merganser family is a delight to watch as they grow and learn along the waters edge. What a pleasure to enjoy a lazy, lovely summer in Maine with the birds. Blessed by people who share a love of photography and nature. July 2020. www.shootingnomads.com
Some Days Are Better Than Others (819)
Some days are better than others. You never know what your future will hold so make the most of each and every day. In this photo a Ring Billed Gull has found a tasty fish for breakfast and was working fast and furiously to scarf it down before others could swoop in to take it away! As for the fish...……..well...….it wasn't a good day. Photographed at Marlboro Beach in Lamoine, Maine. June 2020. www.shootingnomads.
Inquisitive American Robin glancing over to get a closer look and give a pose for the camera. The beloved American Robin is an all time favorite throughout North America. This robin was photographed in Fort Chiswell, Virginia. June 2020. www.shootingnomads.com
Reddish Egret making it's move for a little morning morsel. Photographed at Black Point Wetlands in Florida. Jan. 2020. www.shootingnomads.com
Osprey Fan Tail Spread Greetings! Sharing with you a lovely moment with an Osprey perching in a tree nearby the family nest. Relaxed and giving a little stretch after an afternoon of flight around the local inlet. Taking a moment to show off a beautiful tail fan spread. August 2020 Photographed in Rockland, Maine. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 250
Greetings from The Shooting Nomads. During our lockdown phase we were blessed to be on the ocean front in a campground at Carrabelle, Florida. One of the most peaceful times of the day was watching the pelicans fly back and forth between piers in search of fresh fish. This photo was a classic pose of a Brown Pelican taking to the air along the shoreline. March 2020. ILCE-7RM4 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports 016 500mm,ƒ/4.5, 1/2000s, ISO 100
Eastern Cottontail - Nothing Hurried (818)
Eastern Cottontail - Nothing Hurried (818) Greetings from the Shooting Nomads. This sweet Eastern Cottontail was in the mood to give a few poses. This was my favorite as the rabbit was curiously looking my was and slowly rubbing its cheek in casual observation. No fear and nothing hurried. Just loving the setting sun while relaxing in the bed of grass and flowers. Photographed in Fort Chiswell, Virginia. June 2020. ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 459mm, ƒ/8.0, 1/1250s, ISO 200
A lazy day at the marina and this brown pelican is dreaming of fish. As the boats come in from their fishing excursions, the pelicans gathering in hopes of a share from the catch of the day. Photographed in Carrabelle, Florida. March 2020. www.shootingnomads.com
A Starling's Hidden Treasure (831)
This old rustic barn in Virginia was just the perfect location for starling parents to raise their babies. The starlings would fly to the nearby grass fields in search of grasshoppers, spiders and worms and bring them here to the barn. They worked throughout the day back and forth with great earnest in bringing home some food. For inside that raised corner was their pride and joy of a young family tucked safely away in their nest. This starling has just fed the babies and is getting ready to head back out to the fields. The colors of the starling are in full light as the sun is setting and shows off the gorgeous feathering of this beautiful bird. Photographed in Fort Chiswell, Virginia. 2020
Osprey Parenting-A Slow Wean (827)
Transitioning to an adult but still holding on to the tail feathers of mom and dad. This young osprey has learned to fly and usually perches in a nearby tree instead of the nest. The young bird dominates the skies with its family and works on perfecting its flight skills. Still, when hungry the young bird starts to cry like a baby. It hasn't yet learned to fish and still waits for dad to bring in a tasty morsel. The young osprey has been impatient and crying for food for some time. As dad flies back and comes closer with the catch, the young osprey will fly back to the nest of comfort and security. Dad will drop in the fish, pause for a few seconds and then fly off again leaving the youngster to pick up the fish and take it to the tree perch for its evening meal. It is a slow process in teaching them the skills for catching their own fish. For now, mom and dad provide that safehaven for food, shelter and protection slowly teaching all of the skills that the young osprey will need for survival. August 2020 www.shootingnomadsphotography.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm, ƒ/6.3 1/1600s, ISO 1000
Gulf Fritillary flittering about the flowers of the Big Cypress Preserve. Photographed at the Oasis Visitors Center of Big Cypress in Florida. Feb. 2020. www.shootingnomads.com ILCE-7RM4 DT 140-560mm F4.5-5.6 SAM 560mm ƒ/8.0 1/1600s ISO 800
This Little Light of Mine (817)
This Little Light of Mine (817) Greetings! Sharing with you my photo of the day. A European Starling in the early morning, welcoming the day and feeling great! The beautiful spirit and energy this little bird was sharing could brighten anyone's day! Photographed in Fort Chiswell, Virginia. June 2020. www.shootingnomads.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm, ƒ/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 100s
Eastern Gray Squirrel Close Up
Eastern Gray Squirrel peaking in for a closer view through my front window. Photographed in Piedmont, SC. May 2020.
Flirting Around The Cypress (830)
A quiet serene view in the cypress swamps of the bayou. Here a great blue heron is weaving about the cypress trunks while flirting with another nearby heron. The other heron flies off down the river and this heron quickly follows close behind. Photographed October 2020 in Caddo Lake State Park, Texas. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com
This young osprey is growing impatient. He has been waiting for quite awhile for dad to bring in a fish but the wait is just too long. He stretches and fluffs in preparation for take off to find his own meal. At this point the young osprey is flying but stays close to the nest and his parents. He is learning to fish but still has much to learn. After a few minutes of flight with unsuccessful fishing, he returned to the tree perch with his mom and continued his wait. Photographed in Rockland, Maine. August 2020.ILCE-7RM4 Sony A7R4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 600mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Greetings from the Shooting Nomads. We are here in Maine and just settling in to enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife. Sharing with you a sweet little scene from the local park harbor here in Ellesworth, Maine. Quack, Quack Says The Little Duck Bright eyed little duck waking up from an afternoon nap. You can see the gentle love and affection glowing from his mothers eyes. After a few yawns and stretches, these two were off for a swim. Quack, quack said the little duck and off they went! Photographed in Ellesworth, Maine at the local Park Harbor. www.shootingnomads.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 200mm ƒ/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 320
Make Way For The Gator Make way for the Gator! After giving a low guttural call and a few minutes later, this gator was on the move. I had heard the gator and knew that it was close by. I saw a lady start to look deep into the grasses saying she thought she saw something moving. I said yep, it's a gator and you need to move back NOW! Sure enough the big fellow came right out walking with a purposeful stride and crossed the trail with a few feet of us. Without a sense of hesitation, he crossed over and into the wetlands on the other side of the trail. Point well taken to know your surrounding and watch carefully for each step you take. Photographed in the Everglades of Florida,
Eastern Gray Squirrel climbing up on my jeep to get a closer look through our window. He had come to help himself to the bird seed feeder nearby. Photographed in Piedmont, S.C. May 2020.
The egrets allowed my quiet presence today and blessed me with an intimate view of elegant preening rituals. The egrets were flocked amidst moss covered trees along a small ocean inlet. Photographed in Carrabelle, Florida. April 2020. www.shootingnomads.com