Monthly Archives: March 2012

Nikon D800 Images of Bluebells at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area

Last weekend, I went to Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to photograph the Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica).  Virginia Bluebells are bulbous perennial plants that only grow in early spring before the canopy closes (i.e., the trees are leafed out and shade … Continue reading

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Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Titmouse Nikon D800 Videos

On Friday, I was able to get my new Nikon D800 camera body, which was on preorder after Nikon announced it about two months ago.  Nikon released the D800 for sale on Thursday. It has been one of Nikon’s most … Continue reading

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White-tailed Squirrel

There are a lot of squirrels living in the trees behind my house, and there is nothing unusual about that. However, within the last few months, I noticed a white-tailed squirrel in the trees and on the ground, and that … Continue reading

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Spring Buds and Blooms

On Sunday morning, I went to Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County with one objective in mind, to see and photograph up close the new emerging buds, blooms, and other early growth using my 105mm macro lens. It was … Continue reading

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White-throated Sparrow

It’s been awhile since I added a new post to my blog and that is primarily because I was in Florida visiting family (without my camera gear). It was a quick trip and photography was not the purpose of the … Continue reading

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