At the last gathering, we discussed photographing Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and I said that I would post some of the images that I had taken over the past four or five years. Here are ten images, edited down from nearly 650. As you can see, with a relatively flat horizon the sky becomes a major point of interest, and clouds, sunsets, and reflections all contribute to the images that I liked best. I've included more images of birds than I expected to, as my wife is the birder, and I am more interested in graphic composition. Susan and I are in agreement that hanging around until dark frequently yields some great sunset color, even when it doesn't look like it is going to. We've seen thousands of Snow Geese in the winter, and Canada Geese, Blue Herons and Egrets are a staple. And we have never failed to see one or more Bald Eagles, sometimes more than a dozen on a visit.
Although you can overnight easily in the area, I think of it as a day trip, stopping at Annie's on Kent Island Narrows for dinner on our way back. It's about two hours each way.
Harry Meyers
Your images make me want to go there, Harry. The first (!)and fifth especially hold my attention. I love that allure that keeps calling you back to a place, time and again. The connection shows in your collection.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you use something to raise your shooting position (I know you're tall but still...marshes make me want to rise a little higher, whether on a ladder, milk crate or stool.) Also, I'm curious about your footwear.