Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Maine State Bird....
I took a little walk in the neighborhood on Tuesday morning and photographed this chickadee searching for insects among the branches of the alder trees.
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
6 comments:
John, it's just perfect! Could he possibly have been more cooperative?(Photocomp 101: diagonals, please...lol)
Beautiful! I didn't know that was Maine's state bird. One of my favorite backyard visitors.
Beautiful catch with a perfect pose! Bravo! Cheers, Klaus
That is a really good Chickadee picture! Mine never hold still that long. Beautitul and one of my favorite birds.
Hi John! I didnt know that the chickadee was the Maine State Bird!!! It's one of my favorites!
Beautiful shot!!
Beautiful little birds.. I don't know anyone that doesn't love these little birds..
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