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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

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

The Bird Feeder

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The weather while I was at my Dad’s house was not very conducive to photography. I captured the first image early one morning before the wind started to kick up and cause everyone to run for the house. The second two images I captured from the warmth of the kitchen through the window. The slight dullness is due to the window screen I was focusing through. I think it is time for me to get a feeder for the back yard…

Before the Feast Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 58mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Before the Feast
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 58mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

The Pause While Eating Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 165mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

The Pause While Eating
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 165mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Feast Time Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 180mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Feast Time
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 180mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200