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The Other World

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Squared – SQ215
Columbus Botanical Garden

I’ve been cooped up at the apartment all week. Working from home and venturing out for supplies when needed. I was beginning to go a little stir crazy. So, when Friday afternoon rolled around I closed the work laptop at 3:30pm, grabbed the camera bag and headed to my rejuvenation center, the botanical garden.

And it worked wonders for me!

Walking around the gardens with the afternoon sun warming my face was exactly what I needed. Damn, I feel so much better. The images didn’t really matter, the experience is what I needed. I think when I reviewed what I had captured I threw away more than I kept but again, that wasn’t the point.

I did want to share a quote I found the other day…

“I never look for a photograph. The photograph finds me and says ‘I’m here!’ and I say ‘Yes, I see you. I hear you!'”

– Ruth Bernhard, Photographer

This one found me…

The Other World
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 640

Finding Little Things

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The Little Things – TLT018
Columbus Botanical Garden

Walking Gently
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/1000s, f/5.6, ISO 100

Trying to Catch a Ride
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/200s, f/8, ISO 100

Birds & Blooms

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Cooper Creek Park
Columbus Botanical Garden

Beautiful Saturday mornings are not to be wasted. At least that is what I told myself to get moving this morning. I also have to leave on a business trip Monday and will not get a chance to visit my local haunts for almost a week. Plus, we all know I can settle my butt on the couch easy enough so… off I ventured.

First stop was Cooper Creek Park to continue practicing my bird photography. I still have a lot to learn but the attempt is fun. I ran into another photographer and he shared a few more local places for me to explore. Destinations duly noted! Thanks Matt!

Showing Off
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 500

In a Hurry
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 200

Escaping
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 140

Before I went back home I drove to the botanical garden. Early morning is my time. Generally not many visitors and only a handful of volunteers. Practically had the place to myself… so wonderful.

My Light
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 100

Trumpet Tower
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100

Over the Bridge

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Callaway Resort & Gardens

The Crossing
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/100s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 100

Bridge View
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/60s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 100

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