Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Gobble Gobble.
Tag: Wildlife
Isolation Project, Day 21, and 22.
If at first you don’t succeed…
We’re coming up on our three year anniversary in our new house and there’s been one constant since the day we moved in.
Turkeys.
Specifically wild turkeys. Sometimes it’s only one or two, sometimes, as is the case now that mating season is ramping up, the flocks have been much larger. I’ve counted as many as 22 turkeys marching through our yard.
Along with the turkey constant, comes my desire to be able to capture a few decent photos of them. So, over the last few days whenever I’ve heard the males gobbling in the woods near the house I’ve rushed to grab my camera in hopes of getting a few good images before the turkeys are on to me and rush off into the woods again. This can be tough, having them so close to the house(the “shade” in the photos is actually the shadow of my house), as well as having so many pairs of eyes on the lookout for danger. And all it takes is one pair of those eyes to catch me lurking about and that’s it, off they go. No more strutting toms with their tail feathers in a fan, no more groups of hens wandering about, they are off like a rocket.
Luckily for me I know they’ll be back tomorrow.
Photography 101: Mystery
The Mysterious Path
Life is a path with a beginning and an end.
Around each bend in that path you’ll encounter mystery and choice.
Plan as you may, the journey you intend as you start down the path,
May be far different from the journey you finish.
Photography 101: Connect
Family Connection
Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring
The red-winged blackbird sings loud from the marsh ~
The loon’s haunting call echoes through the evening stillness ~
Verdant patterns emerge from soft wet earth~
Snowmelt swells swift running streams~
Spring
I’m Famous!
At least among kids anyway.
I’m pretty excites to announce that my first published photo is hitting the news stands now!
As a kid I used to love reading Ranger Rick Magazine, a publication put out by the National Wildlife Federation. So having one of my photos on the back cover of the February 2014 issue is pretty darn cool, to me anyway.
Though at first glance, when I looked at one of the copies of the magazine they sent me, I thought the photo looked a little weird because they reversed it for use on the back cover. As shot the cardinal is facing the other way.
No matter.
After a few rounds of patting myself on the back and a few high-fives to self as well, I had to share the news.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Family
Family Time On A New Hampshire Lake
A peaceful family outing on a quiet New Hampshire lake, a pair of common loons, accompanied by their young chick, searches for a meal.
While one parent watches over the chick, the other will dive in search of a fish. Having been successful, the adult will in turn feed it to the young.
With a full belly, it’s time for an easy ride.
Weekly Photo Challenge: One
Weekly Photo Challenge: Community
A community of webbed feet.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected
Since picking up a camera seriously for the first time about 5 1/2 years ago, a lot has happened that has been completely unexpected.
There have been unexpected encounters with wildlife, one so close I could have reached out and touched him as he passed. One such encounter was unexpected, exhilarating, and terrifying, all at the same time, though not close enough to touch, more than close enough!
I never expected winter to be my favorite time of the year to photograph, nor did I expect to become hopelessly addicted to winter hiking. Scenes like the one below are even more breathtaking when blanketed in snow.
The most unexpected of all? Never in my wildest dreams did I think photography would be anything other than a fleeting hobby, like so many that have come before it. And yet, here I am, writing this blog ( the most unexpected of the unexpected?). I’ve even written an article for the WordPress Photography 101 series.
I have my own website, (didn’t see this one coming either), where you can purchase high quality prints of my best images.
I also have close to 100 prints, mostly large and/or on canvas, in the hands of private collectors. The fact that someone would actually pay for one of my photographs still surprises and excites me, a feeling that hasn’t lessened with time.
I have licensed images for use on websites, of course I have a Facebook fan page, (where I invite you all to be among the first to see my newest work by clicking “Like” and becoming a fan). And possibly the most unexpected, and exciting occurrence to date, this crimson plumed gentleman will be staring back at you from the back cover of the February, 2014 issue of Ranger Rick Jr Magazine, a monthly magazine for kids put out by the National Wildlife Federation. The success of my attempt at becoming more than just “another guy with a camera,” has been quite unexpected.
Last, but far from least, there’s you, my fans, followers, and subscribers. The 1,800+ subscribers to my blog may be small peanuts to many in the online community, but to me it’s huge. Every one of you motivates me to become better at my craft, and keep creating content to earn your continued loyalty.
Thank You!
Jeff Sinon Photography 