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Of The Feather

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Cooper Creek Park, Columbus, GA

I mentioned yesterday that my morning visit to Cooper Creek Park was wonderful. That doesn’t quite feel like enough superlatives but I will refrain from gushing (sort of). Suffice it to say, the park is a new favorite place to visit. I will not bore you with any more ill-conceived words… on to my new feathered friends.

The Flock
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/25s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 100

Rock Pigeon
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/30s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 100

Heron Haze
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/640s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

Chasing Red
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/2000s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

Gotcha!
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1250s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

The Mudder
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1600s, 137mm, f/5, ISO 800

Cormorant
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1000s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

Coming in Low
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/5000s, 104mm, f/4.8, ISO 800

Chasing Eggy
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/800s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

See You
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1000s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

Morning Crew
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/4000s, 70mm, f/4.5, ISO 800

The Stare
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1250s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 400

Comin’ in Hot
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/1000s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 400

Stalking
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/2500s, 234mm, f/6, ISO 400

Majestic
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/3200s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 400

Confluence

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Cooper Creek Park, Columbus, GA

I will confess I snuck out of the apartment to get a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit for breakfast. I know! Not the best choice, but I’m weak.

Anyway…

I noticed a little haze in the sky and thought maybe there would be some moody images at Cooper Creek Park. Once my indulgence was properly consumed I ran back home and grabbed the camera. What a great decision!

The park was fairly empty except for all the water fowl. I spent an hour photographing everyone (birds) I could find. It was so much fun! I get it now! I’m trying to stop myself from looking for a lens with a little more range (my current long lens tops out at 300mm). So, fair warning, there will be a plethora of bird images incoming. For now, I processed this one first…

Confluence
Nikon Z f, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/800s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

Purple Gathering

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The LIttle Things – TLT017
Columbus Botanical Garden

Purple Gathering
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100

Emerging

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Floral Friday
The Little Things – TLT016
Squared – SQ212
Columbus Botanical Garden

Yesterday was definitely a good day to be outside. I had stayed a little longer at work a few days this week so when 3pm rolled around I took the opportunity to head out a few minutes early. A quick stop at home to pick up the camera before walking through entrance of the botanical garden by 3:30pm. I could feel the work week melt away. Time to explore.

As most of you probably know, I have minimal knowledge of my floral subjects but that doesn’t slow me down. I found these little things poking up along the walkway around the pollinator garden near the farmhouse.

Emerging
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/500s, f/4.5, ISO 100

I’m lucky enough to have today off from work (holiday). I’m planning on visiting Callaway Gardens. This time of year is great due to the ever changing blossoms. Plus, the Food & Wine weekends are still going strong and I have more offerings to sample… 🙂