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.
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.
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.
Ruby Crowned Kinglet
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this Ruby Crowned Kinglet today as it was guarding its territory, driving off any other birds that approached within a few yards. It didn’t seem to be bothered by my presence as I photographed the colorful bird from a bridge overlooking a stream in Holland, Michigan.
Water-Rocks-Sand
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
Using a longer exposure, I attempted to illustrate the waters movement near this rock that was partially submerged. The water also produced some interesting distortions of the rocky and sandy bottom of the stream located near Lake Michigan. I liked the abstract effect that resulted in the image which I took recently in Allegan County, Michigan.
Fish Dinner
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
Perhaps not the most elegant or beautiful bird, but never the less interesting. I found this turkey vulture enjoying a fish dinner along the shore of Lake Kalamazoo in Allegan County, Michigan a few days ago. I notice turkey vultures often soaring high in the sky on windy Michigan days throughout the year.
Bird on a Red Fence
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I had just a few seconds to compose this image of a bird as it momentarily rested on a snow fence today at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. I liked the flow of the lines and the striking color of the fence, with the waters of Lake Michigan as the backdrop. The bird added the final element to the composition. Capturing fleeting moments such as these are challenging and creatively rewarding to me.
Colorful Patterns in Nature
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found these interesting patterns in some water ripples as I looked down at a river today in Ottawa County, Michigan. The currents and patterns were changing moment to moment in seemingly random, but beautiful patterns.
Descending Sun
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
Today’s sunset was particularly beautiful with a dramatic contrast of dark clouds along with orange and yellow coloring in the sky. I caught a moment as the sun was peeking through a crescent shaped break in the clouds while it descended toward the waters of Lake Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan.
