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Dusting off my macro skills with the 100-400mm lens after way too long away.
Headed to my reliable Common Blue spot on the South Downs only to find a wasteland - something had mowed down or munched every wildflower in sight.
Heart sinking but refusing to give up! Racing against the dying light, I scrambled to the neighbouring field where I discovered a few Common Blues still resting in those last golden rays.
This Sparrowhawk's persistence paid off after seeing it turn up everyday searching the shrubs and sitting on the fence waiting. It dropped down and began scrambling through the shrubs' branches scattering Sparrows in its pursuit and eventually came out with one in its claw before taking off to the bottom of the garden so as not to be disturbed.
We watched this sea otter for quite some time. He found several clams that he had a real tough time with. He would try to open some for a very long time - this is just a short clip of this persistent otter. He was well fed by the way!
My persistence paid off (and all of my bribes to the guards)! You never know if following age old rumors and stories will lead to an actual find, but this time they did. The Laird definitely was successful on the High Seas. Now to see if I can convince the estate to let me keep some of this, or at least donate it to the people that work in the castle.
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ~ Calvin Coolidge
Soon to be no more. One of the first places I visted when I started taking photographs consistently in Second Life. LM for now: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mont%20Saint%20Michel/81/3...
Blog post on persistence and permanence in virtual worlds: tizzycanucci.com/2015/09/26/persistence-and-permanence-in...
After 3 separate evening visits to this spot over the last 8 or 9 days eventually the sun decided to shine some light on the scene. All be it short lived it did happen and after 2 previous visits showing great promise only for westerly clouds to cover any chance of light over the last hour before dusk. Speeding around frantically trying to capture something worthwhile I was happy to find this little patch of tall grass catching some of the last light giving some foreground interest.
Persistence (or maybe stubbornness) and patience is what's required when sitting at Tunnel View overlooking Yosemite Valley as a winter storm passes through, sometimes for hours, and if one's lucky, sometimes only moments. Occasionally its just worth it, alternately standing around in mixed rain and snow and retreating to the car, waiting for something, anything to happen with clouds, light, rock, shadow, water and trees. There I was, waiting for the serendipitous moment of sunset and the hope of the storm just clearing.
Raw processing in Lightroom, followed by processing in Photoshop CS5 specifically for final conversion in Silver Efex Pro
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Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park
A broken old fence near Queen's View, Auchineden Hill.
Quite a nice sunset last night, the colours lingered quite a while after the sun went down.
Auchineden Hill's one of those places that never disappoints. Every time I visit the light is spectacular - I don't know if it's something to do with its location with huge, open views to the north and west, or if I've just been lucky.
I've also yet to see any photographers there, which strikes me as strange for somewhere with such amazing views so close to Glasgow.
Towards the end of Winter in northern Europe all that remains from the landscape is organized structure.
A game bosses worst nightmare.
Arlington, VA. Feb. 28, 2019.
Leica M10-P, 50/1.5 zeiss sonnar.
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An arrangement of planes and vertical axes defines a measured architectural field, where repetition and shadow articulate space and reduce the human figure to scale alone.
Day before yesterday it had moved to here & had been joined by this rather raffish scarf. Latest: as of yesterday the hat has vanished leaving the scarf hanging there like a Cheshire-cat smile.
Well, our persistence has finally paid off. We have watched a mated pair of Red-breasted Sapsuckers mate, drill out a nesting cavity, which they abandoned before it was finished.
Then, they drilled out another cavity, deep enough so that they could enter the cavity, and then exit...and then they abandoned this cavity too.
Finally, in the same tree (all three cavities are in the same tree), they carved out a third nesting cavity (the one in this pic) and then they disappeared from our view for a few weeks.
Then, a few days ago, we noticed that they were now feeding very mature chicks at the mouth of this nesting cavity (cavity #3).
Congrats to this happy couple and to their chicks. We've seen a couple of chick beaks protruding from the mouth of this cavity, waiting for mom and dad to bring some tasty buggies to fill their hungry tummies.
Sorry for the fuzzy pic, but the nesting cavity is on the shady side of a Fir tree snag and it seldom gets a direct ray of sunshine. Dark forest leads to dark pics that, when lightened up (in camera and/or in post-production) leads to the fuzzy pic that we are sharing today.
Quando entro in una casa abbandonata, mi sorprende sempre la tenacia della vita.
Qui, dove tutto sembra fermo e disfatto, un raggio di luce attraversa un foro nel soffitto e raggiunge il pavimento.
Da quel punto, un fico ha deciso di nascere.
La pianta più ostinata e invadente che conosca — eppure capace di donare uno dei frutti più dolci che esistano.
Persistence pays off! I'm MUCH happier with this pic!
It just drove me crazy, knowing I'd taken that crappy chance shot of this gal in her nest the other day, without even realizing what I had.
I just HAD to go back to the park and try and find her again, even though the odds of locating her were pretty low.
I went back to the general area I had been in and searched for almost an hour.
Nada!
As I was standing on the path talking to another park visitor, I saw the little hummer go buzzing by. She kept flying around the same small area, so I just sat and watched until I saw her disappear into a clump of leaves. When I checked out that spot a little closer......Viola!
I am SO excited to have found this hidden gem.
Now that I know where it's located, I'll be checking back often to see how she's making out. My next goal is to get a picture of her feeding babies in the nest! Can't wait!!
PHOTOGRAPHERS THOUGHTS …
Sometimes persistence pays off - and many times is doesn’t …
We were on a cruise in Walvis Bay, Namibia, when we were visited on-board by several pelicans. I decided to get some close-up images of their features, but trying to catch a front-on shot was not to be as easy as I thought. I think this character was out to make my life very frustrating. After about 40 shots, I finally captured one with the symmetry I was after …
LIGHT SOURCE
10.30am light hazy overcast conditions, which diffused the light nicely (no harsh contrast)
COMPOSITION ELEMENTS
Close-up, B&W (so as not to be distracted by colour), Symmetry, Lines, Neutral space, Eye contact, Patience, Wide Pano, Tonal graduation, Texture, Impact, Contours, Perspective, Luck …
LOCATION
Walvis Bay (near Swakopmund), Namibia, Africa
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Taken on Photographic Society African Trip Away on 15th July, 2019
SETTINGS
1/400, f5.6, 400 ISO, Manual Exposure based on blinking highlights in viewfinder, exposure meter & histogram, EV 0, AF, RAW, Fuji X-T2, Fuji 100-400mm (400mm on cropped sensor), Lightroom enhanced.
These ‘Photographers Thoughts’ are posted to aid photographers to recognise compositional elements, as well as the camera settings used, so you might learn from what worked, or through my mistakes … enjoy Greg
Patience and persistence finally paid off at Horseshoe Bend! ️ I saw a storm tracking toward the canyon and took a gamble, hoping for lightning to strike in just the right spot. Most of the bolts taunted me—just outside the frame—but I held out. Eventually, a double bolt dropped right over the bend. Not the biggest strike of the afternoon, but when it lands where you want it, it’s a win.
Chasing storms takes planning, luck, and a bit of obsession. If you're into that sort of thing... we’ve got a few opportunities open next year!
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On my way to photograph my favorite abandoned rest house @ Rookwood Necropolis. This tree caught my eye, I have walked passed it before but I went a different way this time, maybe the cold late afternoon added to the overall capture in my head. I persisted with the whole pack, hoping for a full frame. I still love the unexpected results of expired film.
Hand held 1/15 sec-low light
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A single snowdrop standing quietly in mid-February light — captured through patience, precision, and respect for winter’s subtle beauty. - A close-up study taken in mid-February after extensive technical experimentation. Working with a single frame or a few shots required precise focusing, careful light control, and patience in cold conditions; this reflects the quiet resilience of the season's first flowers.
Winter study – Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Delicate in structure and long associated with snow, the snowdrop is often chosen as a subject for artistic study. Though fragile in appearance, it carries a quiet resilience. When photographing them, I always feel a sense of urgency — to capture their grace before they bow to the earth.
In close-up work, there is a particular excitement in catching the natural droplets formed after a freezing night, shimmering under the first light of morning. For those who love photography, this moment feels like a quiet reward.
For nearly three weeks, Leicestershire lay beneath grey skies and persistent rain. Checking the 14-day forecast on BBC did little to lift my spirits. The delicate white petals, especially when shaken by strong winds, begin to show signs of wear after about two weeks.
Yesterday morning, I checked the conditions once more. The car windows were frozen. With my Nikon Z 8 fitted with a 105mm lens, tripod and reflector packed, I headed toward Abbey Park. The temperature display showed below zero.
We all know the effect of soft early sunlight on snowdrop photography. For nearly two and a half hours, kneeling on the cold ground, I focused solely on the Z8 monitor.
Last night I chose rest.
This morning, clarity.
Among nine frames, a few stood apart — not because they were louder, but because they felt different.
A subtle shift in framing, a gentler control of focus, and a deeper awareness of light.
Growth, I believe, hides in these quiet refinements.
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is one of the earliest flowering plants across United Kingdom, often emerging from January to early March despite frost and low light. It is widely associated with resilience and the quiet transition from winter to early spring. Snowdrops thrive in woodland edges, gardens, and damp meadows, frequently appearing before most insects become active. Because of their delicate white petals and drooping bell shape, they are a favourite subject for close-up and macro photographers during the late winter season.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while creating them.
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Tech Notes
Camera: Nikon Z 8 with Really Right Stuff Base Plate
Lens: Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR
Support: Gitzo GIGT0545T Traveler Series Carbon Fiber Tripod
Tripod Setup: Really Right Stuff BH-25 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp
Stabilization: VR enabled when applicable
Aperture: Mostly f/5.6 – f/8
Format: Converted from RAW to JPEG
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