Hummingbird Photography

18th December 2012

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Ruby-throated treat

One of our goals has been to photograph the Ruby-throated hummingbird in its winter home in Costa Rica. Last month, we were able to see him near the Central Valley, after discovering a project to scientifically track its migration:
http://www.hiltonpond.org/
In order not to disturb this research, we decided to visit an area near the study location after the end of the study period. We were able to photograph a juvenile male, still sporting its blue badge that identified him as a study participant. A close look at his leg will find the tiny band which bears a number to help identify him if he is caught again. 

We have also published a hummingbird book at MagCloud (a division of Hewlett Packard)
http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/396343

www.FocusFrog.com

Tagged: hummingbirdCosta RicaRuby-throatedRTflightfocusfrogfocus frogbirdsbirding

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Source: magcloud.com

5th November 2012

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Sandy

We arrived in Florida yesterday. The trip was a bit surreal. We left our dark, cold apartment in New York after an unwelcome visit from hurricane #Sandy with a pile of dirty dishes that we could not wash, got on a waiting limo who’s driver had thankfully saved his last bit of gas for us, and drove, in the early morning, through half lit streets, skirting the still closed Holland Tunnel, to Newark Airport. The airport was a true oasis. Well lit, on time planes (which had had to refuel elsewhere). A bit cold, but otherwise fine. Our flight took off on time, service was great, we arrived in sunny Florida to a beautiful apartment where all works well. 

I’m still enjoying being able to take a hot shower and flush the toilet…

We’ve just heard from our excellent building manager in NY that they have been able to secure a generator and are now working on hooking it up. The building’s 4 transformers were swamped by the salt water and will have to be replaced. 

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24th October 2012

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Cape May Autumn Birding Festival

This weekend. Oct 26, 27, 28. Lots of field trips, lectures, vendors. Sounds like fun.

http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionCapeMayBirdObservatory/CapeMayAutumnBirdingFestival.aspx

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24th October 2012

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Hummingbirds of Costa Rica Exhibit

Please come to the reception for our solo show on the #Hummingbirds of Costa Rica, Friday November 9th from 5 to 7 pm. These little flying jewels will be humming all over the Cape Coral Arts Studio. 
Cape Coral Arts Studio
4533 Coronado Pkwy., 
Cape Coral, FL 33904 
  239-574-0802



The exhibit will be up Nov. 2nd to 29th. The gallery is open:
Mon-Thur 9:00 am - 9:00 pmFri & Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Take Rt. 41 to College Pkway. 
Turn left on College, go over the bridge (toll) approximately 4 1/2 miles.
Turn right on Coronado Parkway. The Gallery will be in your right about .4 mile.

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30th June 2012

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Hummingbird book

Finally published our book! Hummingbirds of Costa Rica. Using high speed photography to produce images of birds in flight in ways that the naked eye cannot see. 36 pages, mostly in full color. Soft cover, perfect bound. 8 1/2 x11. $9.95

It’s at:    http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/396343

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Source: FocusFrog.com