Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Butterfly Weed

Bridge and Clouds_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

The orange flowers you see in this shot are called Butterfly Weed. They are in full bloom at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area today. If you like bright orange flowers, stop by soon.

I made this particular shot and processed as an HDR from three exposures two stops apart, handheld. The sky and clouds were too bright when I exposed for the grass and flowers. HDR worked perfectly for this situation.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Five Loons

Five Loons_9330.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

This morning at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area, I saw five active common loons. They were swimming, dancing and chasing each other around today.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Sunrise

Sunrise_8907.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I got up early and made my way to the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area for sunrise the other day. It was so hot and humid that my camera immediately fogged up. I thought I had the lens de-fogged but not quite for this photo. I added a little Glamour Glow from Nik Software's Color Efex Pro4. I still can't figure out how I got that weird single horizontal flare.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Cedar Waxwings

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A group of about 10 cedar waxwings flew into this bush and ate some berries at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area. It was already 80F at 6am when I arrived. The humidity was jungle.

I saw five common loons in the area. The female osprey left the nest to get some new sticks for the nest. The butterfly weed is blooming all over the place.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, It was Cold

Frost at the TCAAP WVAD7K_5621, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Back on February 4, 2012, it was cold, beautiful and comfortable. Today, it's about 100F. Meh. I'm not going out in that.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Tiny Tree Frog

Tree Frog_7988.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Another butterfly hunter spotted this tiny tree frog enjoying some shade while on a milkweed leaf last Saturday.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Family of Northern Flickers

Flicker Family_8101.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

These northern flickers are hard to miss hearing at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area. I see them most every time I visit the area. This is a close cropped shot of two juveniles and an adult.

I also got a nice common loon in flight photo and a young barn swallow.