Sunset over Lake Erie as seen from Marblehead, Ohio. The industrial structure seen in the image is the conveyor system between the Marblehead quarry and the lake’s docks. Equipment: Canon PowerShot G10 Settings: F-stop: f/2.8 Exposure time: 1/20 sec. ISO speed: ISO-200 Exposure bias: 0
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Off to the Symposium
Like many bird watchers from around the hemisphere (and for all I know from beyond as well), I’m off on a journey to the Midwest Birding Symposium in Lakeside, Ohio – in my particular case to represent Wingscapes and share with the attendees the benefits to be found in the new BirdCam products. As I […]
Photo Interlude: Honey Bee Wings Up Close
Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing structure. Location: Scappoose, […]
Upcoming Holidays
In case you don’t yet have your shopping completed for all those on your gift list, I’d like to offer this friendly reminder that two very important naturalist holidays are approaching fast: International Rock Flipping Day and (for those of the British persuasion) National Moth Night.