Atmospheric Conditions Can Make All of the Difference~

 

Atmospheric conditions can make all of the difference when it comes into play in photography. I seem to have the sun in the wrong location, from where I observe birds more often than I can attest to, and one must simply do the best with what they have been given, or lose an entire photo opportunity. Trying to get on the good side of the sunny side, and, or moving bird..., which is more accurate in my case.

The series of images in this post were taken at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge...the staging area for thousands of Sandhill Cranes, a handful of Whooping Cranes and a single Hooded Crane. The atmospheric conditions were constant gray, fog filled sky with a misty falling rain...not prime bird photography kind of conditions, nor even the least bit favorable, and yet, one has only a few hours to partake of what is offered, and so one settles in to what one has been given.

These images are not black and white, they are highly pixilated, due to distance and every other excuse that I can think of and yet...I find great beauty in these. I love how with one click of the contrast button on each image, the interference of gray, misty rain and fog filled skies, make for a clear observance of these graceful birds in flight, that may have not been seen in any other way, and so it is a pleasure to share them, even with any real photographic flaws, they are quite creative just as they were gifted...I hope that you enjoy them as well~

* On a personal note.  Thank you so much for all of your kind comments, good thoughts and prayers on my behalf.  The MRI results~

I loved how the Cranes would call out to one another while in flight...hear I come, do you see me yet...No GPS divice needed here~

Notice how the leader takes a peek back over it's shoulder...just checking on you mates~

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~ ENJOY ~

MRI results are in...the finding was that 3 discs are bulging back, causing pressure on my spine. My Internist is going to refer me to a group of Neurosurgeons in the area, that are not of the thinking surgery is always best.
Another matter of concern however, was that of an "incidental finding"...a Thyroid nodule. My physician is going to order an ultra sound ASAP. My momma had an encapsulated carcinoma on her Thyroid, another reason to get this checked out.

Prayers and good thoughts appreciated~ Hugs