A treat to find in your camera viewfinder, the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers. In fall these birds gather by the hundreds to eat berries, filling the air with their high, thin, whistles. In summer you’re as likely to find them flitting about over rivers in pursuit of flying insects, where they show off dazzling aeronautics for a forest bird. This one was king enough to pose for me during my visit to Asticou Azalea Garden in Mount Desert Island, Maine. Enjoy!!! As a nature photographer I get up early in the morning to travel to the location to be photographed. I'm always hoping for perfect weather conditions and for pretty and dramatic skies, that means enough clouds to really make that sky stand out. Unfortunately, that's not always the case and when it happens sometimes I just pack everything up and come back some other day, but when I'm traveling...I have no other choice but to fire away and hope for the best. As you can see, having a mostly plain sky works for some shots. Portland Head Headlight, enjoy!!! First LightWhether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind. Enjoy!!! Great Blue HeronFor many people, The North and South Bubbles are synonymous with a visit to Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park. They are so prominent on the northern horizon and reflected on the surface of the pond that they rule the visual terrain. The North Bubble has the highest elevation at 872 feet. The South Bubble follows at 766 feet. Enjoy!!! The Bubbles and Jordan PondPortland Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1875 and is one of Maine's most elegant lighthouses. Though modeled on an ancient Greek monument, it was built with plates of cast iron. It was dubbed "Bug Light" due to its small size. Enjoy!!! Bug Light |
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