Photo ABCs

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes fly towards their evening roost. Photographed recently at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.

Double-crested Cormorants Silhouette

Double-crested Cormorants fly to their evening roost. Photographed recently at the Salton Sea.

Black Phoebe Silhouette

A silhouette of a Black Phoebe, returning to its barbed wire perch. Photographed recently in Chino, California.

White-crowned Sparrow

A young White-crowned Sparrow, photographed recently at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. (you may click or tap to enlarge).

Northern Shoveler

Four female Northern Shovelers fly from one feeding ground to another. Photographed recently at the Salton Sea.

Peregrine Falcon

A Peregrine Falcon takes flight. Photographed recently at the Salton Sea.

Icarus?

This photo was inspired by a podcast by Tim Grey, my first (and best!) Photoshop instructor. As I was heading to San Felipe, I listened to a tip he gave on how to create a sunburst or starburst effect in the camera. (Basically, you stop down to your smallest aperture, say f 22, and point the camera at a point of light.) So, I decided to play around a little and try it out, pointing my camera directly at the morning sun as birds, like this pelican, flew by.

As an experiment, I was pleased, I'll have to try it again when conditions are right!

 

Wilson's Warbler

I believe that this is a female Wilson's Warbler. Photographed recently at the Fullerton Arboretum, just before sunset.

Bushtit

Bushtits are some of my favorite birds to photograph, though their very rapid movements make it a challenge. Here is a female Bushtit, caught in the last light before sunset. Photographed recently at the Fullerton Arboretum.

Mourning Dove Silhouette

A Mourning Dove, silhouetted along with cross-crossing electrical wires. Photographed recently in Chino, California.