Chasing Greenie

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Cooper Creek Park, Columbus, GA

I spent Saturday morning at Cooper Creek Park chasing the water fowl again. I realized I definitely have room to improve with this new bird photography pursuit but the fun is in the attempt. So bare with me as I chase the local birds around the park…

Google Lens informed my this is a Green Heron. I have no basis to argue. I thought he was interesting as the morning sun changed the lighting conditions. I’m still investigating a longer lens as I needed to crop these images a little more than I prefer…

Little One
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 2500

An Island to Myself
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 800

You’re in My Spot
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/250s, 202mm, f/5.6, ISO 220

I’m not a fan of this crop but the top third of the image is a muddy mess and didn’t like looking at it. Compositionally, not my best… 🙂

Only the Lonely
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 1000

You Light the Darkness

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Columbus Botanical Garden

Yes, I know I have it pretty good. I decided to go work early on Friday with the plan of leaving in the early afternoon. The day was shaping up to be beautiful (it did not disappoint) and my plan was to go to the botanical garden. I packed the camera bag so I could drive straight there after work.

I walked through the gate a little before 3pm. Immediately, thoughts of work were washed away. I spent the next hour exploring the corner of ever area. I imagine a sappy smile was plastered on my face the whole time. What a great way to finish the week and start the weekend…

You Light the Darkness
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 140

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