Stephen Kirkpatrick

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Well Groomed

Watching this great egret preen was very enjoyable, it went on for at least five minutes. He obviously was very intent on being well groomed, giving both sides of his anatomy the feathery attention needed.

Enjoy!










Friday, October 26, 2012

Dawnburst

Yesterday was a good day for On A Roll. The sunrise was one of "those" that constantly changed and amazed for over an hour. Choosing that "right" moment was hard but I went with this one early, I like the color mix.

Spending the last several days shooting gave me some good info on where I needed to be for the best shot. I got a number of other shots that I really enjoyed composing, just not On A Roll. Man I love this job.

Enjoy!




18)  Riverbend Sunrise --- Dawnburst
        Madison County, MS
October  25, 2012 - 6:47 am
Partly Cloudy, 63 degrees
17-35mm, 1.3 sec.@f4




19)  Leaves in Swamp --- Ghostly Reflections
        Madison County, MS
October 25, 2012 - 8:16 am
Fog, 61 degrees
17-35mm, 1/10@f8






Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Evening Walk


Went out on Monday to try to find #18 On A Roll. Nothing turned up that I found interesting enough to capture, but as always nature provides those moments of calm and wonder. 




Doe and Fawn at Dusk



Stormy Skies and Goldenrod



Canada Geese Headed Out at Dusk





Thursday, September 20, 2012

Take A Gander

#17 On A Roll - and a wonderful, chilly morning.








17)  Canada Geese in Flight --- Take A Gander
 Madison County, MS
September 20, 2012 - 6:45 am
Clear w/fog, 48 degrees
500mm, 1/50@f4



























Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Things Are Looking Up

Got #16 On A Roll yesterday, this guy was MAD. He attacked a couple of times and finally held this position only for a moment. It was fun! I also took shot #15 On A Roll a couple of days ago but was unable to get another shot for publication here, it happened too fast. But things are looking up as far as moving on with this project. On A Roll has become a very important part of my life, always dominating my thoughts and plans.



Water Moccasin Watching 


16)  Water Moccasin --- Things Are Looking Up

 Madison County, MS
September 11, 2012 - 4:52 pm
Partly Cloudy, 84 degrees
180mm, 1/200@6.3



15)  Nursing Fawns --- Got Milk 
 Madison County, MS
September 1, 2012 - 4:54 pm
Partly Cloudy, 88 degrees
500mm, 1/15@f4, Tripod






Friday, September 7, 2012

Speaking Engagement


I will be speaking tomorrow night and showing Creation Calls, a very moving visual and musical journey through the natural world. Featuring photography of the underwater realm, earthscapes, light, dew & animals.


View a short teaser of Creation Calls below.





CREATION CALLS
   September 8, 2012    
Great Outdoor Expo - 6:30 pm
Elizabethtown BIC Church
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania  
 717-367-2651
www.etownbic.org