Every so often, a bird stops you in your tracks and rearranges your list of favorites. For me, that bird is the American Avocet. In my humble opinion, they’re among the most striking shorebirds you’ll ever encounter. There’s a fragile grace about them. Between those impossibly long blue legs and that elegant upturned bill, they […]

Why am I chest deep in water with my camera? I was on the quest for the perfect spoonbill shot! There I was—waders on, camera equipment precariously balanced, standing chest-deep in Tampa Bay’s warm waters. Why would any reasonable photographer put themselves and thousands of dollars of gear at risk this way? For the chance […]

I set out that morning with a simple hope – to photograph some baby waterfowl. Ducklings, goslings, or if I was really lucky, baby swans (cygnets). I arrived in the early morning, knowing it’s not only a beautiful time to appreciate nature but also offers amazing lighting for photography. My first observation was a swan […]