This morning after dropping the kids off at school, I took a nature hike by my house. It was a beautiful, peaceful morning and I was greeted by lots of little critters. I saw geese, butterflies, lizards, birds, and dragonflies. Although most were either too far away to capture or moved too quickly, it was a nice morning and a great way to start off my week.
I’ve experimented more than usual with photo editing. Let me know what you think and thank you for stopping by and supporting me on my creative adventures.
Have a great week!
This last photo was a surprise. It wasn’t until it was downloaded that I discovered I’d captured a frog. I love its little wet hopping prints. I wish it was a bit more in focus, but I wanted to share it anyway because it was a happy surprise.
- Photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW
What to see more?
- #100DayProject
- Shooting Through the Chaos
- Haziness Abounds
- A Day at the Zoo
- Dillion Beach
- 4th of July
- Home Sweet Home
- California WorldFest
- Depoe, Bay Oregon
- Little Whale Cove
- West Coast Game Park Safari
- Oregon Mountains
- Neighborhood Sunrise
- Sunset Drive
- Feeling Lost
- Pyrocumulus Clouds
- Small Town Faire
Beautiful and interesting photos! The last two are my favorite, the last three a definite theme happening there . . .
Thank you so much! Yes, I think today’s theme might be nature mixed with technology. The park I was walking in is a beautiful mix of old oak trees and all kinds of towers.
Very beautiful photos, Bridgette! I like the cell tower and coax photo with the little bird!
Thank you so much! I love when nature and technology collide.
Your photo skills are getting better all the time. ❤️
That means so much, John. Thank you.
Stunning photos, Bridgette, with such wonderful clarity, too. I love the little frog. I’m intrigued by the tall conifer-like trees and wondering what structures they are disguising? I haven’t seen anything like that before. Xx 🌞
Thanks so much, Ellie! I think that’s a cell tower. It never occurred to me that might be just an American thing. They are everywhere here.
What’s a cell tower, please? X
It’s a tower that makes the cell service in an area extended.
Beautiful pictures.
Thanks!
Yes, the frog prints are so cute.
I was so excited to see them. I might have squealed! ❤️
I believe it, especially since the frog was right there, sort of attached to the prints.
My favorite is the tree silhouette with blue sky in the background.
Thank you! It’s such a pretty view.
You definitely have the eye and the pen! Excellent!!
Thank you for such a kind compliment!
You’re welcome.
wow these are so beautiful. I’m such a lover of photography as well!
Thank you! I’m trying to increase my skills and playing more with editing. I’m glad you liked them.
You’re welcome! I loved them! I’ve been thinking about adding a photography page to my blog.
You should! I’d love to see your photography.
Thank you! I think I definitely will work on that!
Beautiful photos.
Thanks!
I just love black and white photography, especially fences. Not sure why (I assume a therapist would have a field day with me lol.)
I do too! I think it’s something to do with symmetry. I particularly love anything with shadows or reflections, as well.
You had wonderful enjoyed morning time. Amazing sharing you the natural place. So beautiful write your skill photography & editing. Iam such a love photography. So amazing clearity. All photos are very nice. Beautiful pic for sitting bird on the plant. I like.
Thank you so much!
I love these!!!
Thank you so much, Kim!
Wonderful photos! Great shot! Thanks for sharing 🙂🙂
Thank you so much, Priti!
It’s my pleasure 😊 read my stories 😜 also.
I’ve been a bit behind in reading blogs, but I plan on playing catch up today. Thank you!
I am happy 😊
The tree scillouette and two fence photos really caught my eye.
Thank you so much!
They are really strong images; excellent.
I appreciate that so much!
And, I gotta give it up for that cute little nuthatch that you captured. They’re one of my favorite small birds. — YUR
Thanks! What a cutie it was too!
Love the photos!
Thank you so much, Steven!
These images are SO beautiful and your editing is coming along perfectly. While playing with editing… YouTube a phlearn video on how to use layers and layer masks in Photoshop… Then play around with alternating between warm and cool tones. Do this and you’ll see massive improvements in what you’re able to achieve.
Thank you! I’ll look into that ❤️
You’re welcome!
Fall is a hard time of year for me. I think nature’s blazing colors help with the transition.
Yes, there’s something comforting about the color palette of fall. The color of fire—bold oranges, yellows, and reds.
You have such a good eye for a strong composition, Bridgette. Love all these shots. My favourites are the second one (cool blue tones with the trees silhouette) and the last one with the frog. I love the lines and the accent of green in the corner.
Thank you so much Sunra for the wonderful compliment. I’m always looking for contrasts or unique shapes. Glad you liked them!
I love the frog photo! It might not be in perfect focus, but it delights me as much as it delighted you. I love frogs, and I’ve never seen “frog footprints” before! 🙂
Me either! I’m so glad you liked it too!
It took me a few seconds to recognize the cell tower disguised as a tree. They aren’t fooling anyone, but it does look a little better. They must be everywhere.
They are everywhere and are very easy to spot. I’d love to have been in that meeting when they discussed making the towers look like trees…I bet the vision wasn’t anything like the outcome.
These photos are top class. You should go further with photography.
Wow. Thank you for your kind words. I have a lot more to learn but it’s definitely a passion now.
Beautiful walk and pictures.
Thanks so much!
Hi Bridgette 👋 thank you for visiting my blog. Very glad you enjoyed it. I love your photo work. In this series I am fascinated by the black&white one with the wire and whar I think are some silhouettes of people, very symbolic in a way…to me symbolic of an unfree section of humankind.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked my photos. That black and white photo is of a crumbling wall but I can totallly see how it looks like people and could represent those being behind bars or held back by any kind of system of oppression.
Beautiful crisp snapshots – great range of colours, Bridgette! 🙂 Lovely contrasts with the geese and treetop warbler <3
Thank you so much, Tom! I’m so glad you like them.