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Sunflowers N Hummingbirds!

Up the street where I lived many moons ago, is a field of sunflowers. I believe these are from the days when Natorp grew them there, and these are the remainders...just growing along as they please! It seems this is the closest local spot to photograph them as people photographing come from miles around to do so! Some bring their high school senior girls and stick them amidst the flowers for special shots!! All in all, it's a ton of fun! Here's a couple of my shots....

Then, several days later, I managed a three hour drive to visit my friend in Indiana. She had told me that MANY hummingbirds visit her feeders, and that they keep her hopping daily just re-filling them with their special homemade nectar! And she was RIGHT! We saw TONS of hummingbirds, sometimes 5-8 at a time swarming a feeder! I managed a couple of shots but was unhappy not to have enough flash gear with me! Here are a shot or two:

Yep, the ones moving are LOTS harder to photograph!

All in all, I seem to be doing lots more photography in Ohio than I was in Florida! Go figure! Maybe it's the friends in OH I have that accompany me and help get me 'out there'.....

Keep Shooting!

Larry's Email!! "Who's Larry?", you say!

      

The other day, I got a surprise email from my ole friend from high school, named Larry! We go way back! Larry and family were traveling by air recently from Columbus, Ohio. He wrote a fine email to me, saying that they happened upon a display of photos there, and lo and behold, they were mine! He said something else very nice. He mentioned, "WOW ! What an amazing, talented artist you are. I looked at your website this morning and enjoyed viewing samples of your work. You must really be proud of all the wonderful pieces that you have created. Really, really neat ! I know where to go now if I am ever in need of a great piece of art or the talents of a truly remarkable, professional artist."

I was stunned at such a wonderful thought. And I hadn't even sent him there to look!!! LOL But seriously, it was wonderful to hear from an ole friend and I certainly appreciate his kind comments!!!

Anyhow...there is still time to go see my photos that have been on display, 23 of them....on the walls of the Columbus Ohio's International Airport, 

until September 5, 2012!

Go in on the Ticketing Level. There is a Max and Erma's Restaurant.

 Just past it, and to the LEFT as you walk toward the Gates...you will see a hallway.

GO DOWN IT AND TO THE RIGHT! And there they are!! 

Each photo is for sale and what I consider to be some of my not necessarily recent yet best! Have fun!

And if you do go, and would like to let me know...here is my email address:

Creamery Pugs at yahoo dot com.....with no spaces

Still Life Photography...Trying something new..

AND......I hope I get better at it....

So far the following photos are the results from a recent try of mine at taking photos in the same vein as the Dutch Masters from the 1600-1700's. This was quite a challenge...involving arrangement (better known as composition), lighting, etc. to get things "juuuuuuust right". Turns out, this takes lots of....

PATIENCE!!!

Anyhow.....on to seeing the results!

And then, some I shot were not exactly in the manner of the masters...of course!

Okay...that's it for now...I'll probably be playing with Still Lifes more....

Don't forget to check out my website for the Latest Greatest! http://nancysphotos.smugmug.com

GATORLAND....finally got there!!

Here are some photos from my recent trip to Gatorland... I got to see MANY alligators...birds, turtles and all sorts of critters. There were not so many birds in flight or in nests this time of year, however. I also got to see Alligator Wrestling...no harm at all done to the gator involved, by the way!!!!

Alligator Wrestling!

Wanna Swim? The water's..uh..fine?

If you get the chance, go to Gatorland near Orlando, FL.

CAPTURE CINCINNATI!!!!!

So...I'm entering the Capture Cincinnati Photo Contest!! If my photo(s) get chosen, then they will be published in a book that will be for sale later in this year!! I'll keep you posted...but first...
YOU NEED TO GO TO THIS WEBSITE, SIGN UP, and VOTE for MY PHOTOS!!!
There are also tons of other great photos from my fellow photogs to vote for as well!!
Thanks!!! Your support is always great news!!!!
Nancy

My Raptor Inc. Visit Last Weekend

Raptor Inc, is a raptor ( think eagles, hawks, owls, etc ) rescue organization. They take in injured raptors, and rehabiltate them, euthanize if necessary, and release them back into the wild, if possible. Some of the raptors, stay with Raptor Inc. for life, making public appearances to educate people about raptors. Last weekend, I went to one of these appearances especially for photographers. I'd say I got TONS of shots...There are more on my website at: But I thought I'd share a few here...

This is a photo of a Great Horned Owl--King of the raptors!

 A creative blue I managed of a Kestral, a small, beautiful, colorful raptor.

An interesting, and a little bit sad, story, about this raptor named Earl. Some people found Earl as a tiny baby, captured and took him home. Earl imprinted on humans therefore. The people found out the vultures do some disgusting things. One of the more disgusting things is pictured below. Then they wanted to get rid of Earl. So they turned him in to Raptor Inc. Earl must live there forever, because he has no idea how to take care of himself in the wild because he would not protect himself from humans like he'd need to do. The funny thing about this story is that the original people named Earl...and Raptor Inc found out...that Earl is actually........ a GIRL!

Yes, Earl vomits......YUCK!

This is the newest addition to the group of raptors that appear in public.

A Juvenile Red Shouldered Hawk

(no, the shoulders are not finished reddening up)

Hope you enjoy looking, and if you get a chance, go visit Raptor Inc at their brand new digs at 961 Barg Salt Run, Milford, OH

Link to Map

AND....you might consider sending Raptor Inc. a donation:

Click Here

LATEST AT MY WEBSITE --a slideshow

Here is the link to my current LATEST photos that are on my Smugmug website.
This is a little slideshow of what is there!

Several weeks ago, I visited the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH.

I'm still working photos from the many I took there. At the time, I wasn't sure I got anything worth keeping, because everything is so packed in there, that it was hard to isolate one thing to shoot.

However, here are two more of my shots from that trip that I hope you enjoy!

Tonight I attending the Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati, OH.
Here is my favorite shot for the night. This guy was sitting on the handrail, and wouldn't move off!

Flowers always present an interesting challenge...depth of field issues, blowing int the wind.....
Here's one I shot today right on my street:

Hope you enjoy!!
By the way, I used my macro lens for these...I can stand away, OR get up really close...

Changed my Blog's Look today....

Hope you like it!!


Here's a photo from my last Shoot in Florida recently...I'm back in Ohio now until October 2012.

This is a photo of a Black Skimmer. I found a whole bunch of these in Sarasota, on the beach...must be mating season!

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU!!

SmugMug Corner #118: Nancy M. Germer | PhotographyCorner.com

I'm excited to let you know that I was selected by Photography Corner website/forum to be interviewed!!
I hope you will click the link below and read the posted interview results!!
Leave me a note here, or there, if you like...and join Photography Corner, if you are a photographer...it's lots of fun!!!



SmugMug Corner #118: Nancy M. Germer | PhotographyCorner.com

TEDxSF - Louie Schwartzberg - Gratitude

THIS is a wonderful video.....please watch ALL of it!!!
Made by Louis Schwartzberg, an award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer. You meet him at the beginning of the video....

Pelicans are a Common bird in Florida...in fact...

Some consider them a nuisance, they way we from Ohio consider pigeons to be.  But I find that pelicans are a very interesting bird...They seem a little bit gawky and awkward, perhaps because they are so large, but when in flight they glide easily through the breeze. Watching them "Take Flight" or land, for that matter, is an awesome sight, to me!

This photo was taken on a boat ride near Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, FL.

 And this last pelican photo was taken on that same boat ride! This is mostly what pelican seem to like to do...sit on a post!!!

FLorida PHotography

The above photo was recently taken on the "beach" in Punta Gorda, FLorida, where I now reside in the winter months. It's been fun since November down here, and I am scheduling my return to Ohio in early May!!

Here is a photo of the burrowing owls, little guys, found in a subdivision...They are a protected species!!! And VERY cute!!!

And lastly today, is a photo of what I call,, Pelican City...taken at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda, FL.

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The Visual Arts Center: Punta Gorda, Florida

The Visual Arts Center: Punta Gorda, Florida

Sooooo.I entered this Photo Art Show in the Punta Gorda, FL via their Visual Arts Center....Yesterday,
I found out that I am a "winner" Don't know what that means yet,...but will find out on Friday, January 6 at 7pm when
their is a reception and the awards are given!!! I'm excited!!!!