Monthly Archives: May 2009

this is spring

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It’s a normally a busy time of year and this year even busier. At least it’s been raining so we don’t have wildfires to worry about – yet.

My pigment ink printer stopped working a couple of weeks ago while I was preparing for June shows. I was very annoyed by this at such a busy time, but am now extremely happy with the new printer bought to replace the old one. The epson pro 3800 fits in the same space my hp b9180 did, but can accept wider papers. And most importantly, the prints are perfect.

I’ve also been busy uploading photos to my new portfolio site at zenfolio and quite happy with it, too, though I haven’t accomplished as much as I’d planned. You can see what I’ve on display there so far.

Going to a BBQ in the rain today! After that, more printing, cutting, matting, and framing. First show is next Sunday at Buffalo Creek, Colorado.

goslings!

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goslings nibbling grass by the lake

goslings nibbling grass by the lake

This morning at Lower Lake Ranch I found the Canada goose still sitting on the nest I’ve been watching. Then, I wandered around looking for something else to photograph and found a family of geese with six goslings near the creek. The parents didn’t want me close to the kids but I managed to get a few images without troubling them too much as they moved between the creek and lake. There are three pairs of adult Canada geese staying at the ranch ponds this spring.  I wonder how many goslings will be there tomorrow.

My field guide for N. American birds says they nest in Alaska and Canada. But then I checked the breeding map and saw an area along the southern and central Rockies in the U.S. marked as a breeding area for them as well. They must like it here as much as I do.
 

 cute baby
cute baby on the creek bank

Georgia Spring

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spring trees, Red Top Park, Georgia
Georgia woods in spring

The fresh green of spring in the woods was a visual treat this week in Georgia. A slow shutter speed and a quick upward pull on the camera created the vertical streaks in this trail scene. I added some color and textures with my wacom pen and photoshop brushes.