Abstract Sunset
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I liked the abstract effect created by the high contrast of dark silhouetted trees, along with the bright vivid coloring of the sky as I photographed this West Michigan sunset recently.
Flying Blue
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I spotted this Great Blue Heron flying along a tree line yesterday in the Upper Macatawa Natural Area of Ottawa County, Michigan. The area hasn’t had any rain for over three weeks, along with temperature regularly reaching over 90 degrees and sometimes over 100. The result being many ponds and wetland areas are drying up making it more difficult for wetland wildlife to survive.
Dragonfly Resting on a Tree
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This dragonfly flew right in front of me and landed on a nearby tree. I liked the texture of the tree bark as a background for this interesting insect. It was found near a Northern Indiana wetland area while I visited there yesterday afternoon.
Striking Colors
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
These colorful leaves caught my eye while I was out in Holland, Michigan today. The color change may have been the result of heat stress to the plant since we have had several consecutive days of temperatures exceeding 90 degree Fahrenheit in the area. I used natural lighting to photograph these leaves. There was a mixture of shade with the sun back lighting some of the surrounding vegetation. I used a 200 mm F-2.8 lens wide open to help separate the main subject from the out of focus background. The bright red coloring acted as another separation element from the green background in the composition and yet connected to it with the green veins of the leaves.
Abstract Texture
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this tree bark an interesting study in texture. I liked the abstract quality as well. I used a Canon 200mm F-2.8 L lens to produce this image.
Amazing Sky- Post Number 300 :)
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I ran across this in my files and thought it would be a nice tribute to visitors here for my 300th post. It’s an amazing sky at dusk over Muskegon County, Michigan that I took about 2 years ago. Thanks to all that check out and follow my site! I hope to reach 4,000 followers soon. Feel free to send links to your friends of any of my photos if you think they would enjoy my blog. The outdoors and nature are subjects I enjoy photographing and will continue to share my sense of wonder and enjoyment of them here 
Bright Fungi
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this bright orange fungi along the trail from my previous post in a Muskegon County, Michigan forest a few days ago. It was easy to spot with it’s vibrant coloring growing on an old log. I used a 200mm lens for this shot.
The Beauty of Slime Mold?
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This is something new to me. I ran across this during a forest walk in Muskegon County, Michigan a few days ago. It was growing on a fallen tree. I believe it to be some type of slime mold. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It did make for an interesting abstract with its pink color set against the surrounding green moss and dark wood background.
Butterfly in the Woods
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this butterfly resting on a leaf in a Muskegon County, Michigan forest recently. I’m not sure its type, but the habitat it resided in was a heavily wooded area. I used the equivalent of a 400mm lens to shoot from a distance and reduce the chances it would fly away before I could get the photo.
Hey! Don’t Turn Your Back on Me!
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This little tree swallow seemed to be voicing it’s displeasure with being ignored recently in Ottawa County, Michigan as it’s companion turned it’s back away from the protesting bird.
