Liquid Flight
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I captured this moment today of a Barn Swallow as it sped over the water of a pond in Holland, Michigan. It was one of several that appeared to be hunting for insects as they zigged and zagged over the water tirelessly. (Click on the image to see an enlarged version)
Green Among the Green
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this Green Heron today in a West Michigan wetland area among green foliage and reeds. I’ve found this particular type of bird to be shy around people. They seem more at ease under cover and moments later this one was hidden from sight.
White Violet
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was pleased to find this White Violet a few days ago growing in the woods at a local Ottawa County, Michigan park. I’ve read that many flowers have guide lines that draw in pollinating insects much as runway lights guide planes in for landings. The lines on this flower will make it much easier for insects to find the right spot to land 
Diamonds in the Sky
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was amazed by the sea of stars that appeared after I uploaded this image from my camera. I used a Sigma 10 mm Fisheye lens at F-2.8 ISO 800 for a 30 second exposure in Allegan County, Michigan last night. The conditions were perfect with a clear sky with no wind and no need for a jacket during the warm Spring evening. (Click on the image to see an enlarged version)
Great Blue
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This Great Blue Heron decided it was time to take off after it did some fishing today in an Allegan County, Michigan wetland area. This has always been one of my favorite types of birds to photograph.
Spread Your Wings
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this Sandhill Crane flying over an Allegan County, Michigan wetland area this afternoon. I was fortunate enough that it flew fairly close overhead as the sun was shining through its wings. The end result displayed the detail of the feather patterns nicely.
On the Wing
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this House Wren last weekend in Ottawa County, Michigan. I captured a moment with it in the air near the remains of an old tree stump, using a Canon 200mm F-2.8 L lens with my shutter set at 1/1300 of a second, F-11, ISO 800. House Wrens can be found in most of the Western Hemisphere.
Dandelion Masquerade
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This little Yellow Warbler decided to become one with the dandelions today in Ottawa County, Michigan. I found the little bird masquerading as one of the yellow flowers as the sun came out this morning bringing yet another beautiful and warm Spring day to the area.
Spring Lineup
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found these marsh marigolds lined up and freshly blossoming over an Ottawa County, Michigan wetland area today. With sunshine and warm temperatures arriving for several days this week, flowers have begun to emerge in West Michigan with more on the way.
Spring Beauty
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found these tiny, appropriately named flowers called “Spring Beauty” today growing in Ottawa County, Michigan. Each flower is only about 1/2 inch wide opening fully on sunny days. They can be found growing in the woods where they emerge from underground tubers similar to small potatoes. Click on the image for an enlarged and more detailed view.
