With a significant amount of rain that had fallen up and down the East Coast, it looked as if our hopes for a white Christmas would not happen this year here in Maine. We had received so much rain in fact, that there were several flood warnings for our area. The rain had started falling […]
How to Help Birds During the Fall
A black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) perching on a young spruce tree. As summer turns into fall, many birds will begin to leave from their spring and summer areas to migrate to their winter residences. You can do your part in helping to ensure these birds have successful journeys. It is also important to remember that […]
Weathering the Storm During a Late Fall Nor’easter
Last weekend turned out to be quite eventful. What we thought would be just like any other normal weekend, turned out to be anything but. They were calling for rain, heavy snowfall, and a lot of wind. On Saturday morning we had light rainfall that eventually turned into heavy snowfall and then came the wind. […]
Photographing the Charming and Delightful Black-capped Chickadee
It isn’t very difficult to realize when you hear the distinctive chickadee-dee-dee of the black-capped chickadee Poecile atricapillus, you will soon have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of these engaging birds. Usually, after one shows up, several others will soon follow. These birds are curious by nature and it is as though […]
Interviewing Photographer Jon Hawkins of Surrey Hills Photography
Inspiration and motivation from the natural world have laid the groundwork for Surrey Hill-based, award-winning, and published professional freelance photographer Jon Hawkins’ pursuit of capturing stunning images of a wide variety of subject matter. Jon’s work can be described as a true reflection of his appreciation for his surroundings. With a multifaceted approach, Jon carefully […]
An Interview with Photographer Joe Anderson of Nature Thru Photos
With sixty-plus years of experience under his belt, photographer Joe Anderson’s work can be expressed as nothing short of inspirational. Joe can be described as a citizen of the globe and enjoys capturing the many facets of beauty of the world during his many travels. Through his lens, Joe has the ability to capture and […]