Sunset in Red

Sunset in Red, originally uploaded by JP BRANDANO.

This was taken on our last night in Sanibel, Florida. Colors were wonderful!!

OK BACK TO WEDDINGS !!!

Getting back to weddings for this post. Here is our latest album. This is for Rebecca & Jon's wedding, which we had the pleasure of photographing recently. They have seen the digital proofs and are really excited about the book, which is what we love to hear!!!

Hang Gliding School

Hang Gliding School, originally uploaded by JP BRANDANO.

This was taken at Jockey Ridge State Park in North Carolina. This was a trainer taking the glider up to the launch area. He was fighting the wind the whole way. It actually was a help when he was climbing up the dunes.

Wood Stork landing in Tree Tops

Wood Stork landing in Tree Tops, originally uploaded by JP BRANDANO.

Taken at the Alligator Farm in Florida! These are such large , interesting Birds. Looks like a decendent of the dinosaurs!!

An Egret Landing on a Tree and let us know what you think of the new design of our Blog !!

Some Birds From the ALLIGATOR FARM in St Augustine's Florida and an Example of Why It's Called That

I received a few emails asking why they call it the Alligator Farm. I thought I would show a few examples of why they do.

Egret Among the Fronds!!

A Brown Ibis in flight at the Alligator Farm!

White IBIS Flying Under Canopy of Tree Branches in St Augustine, Florida

The birds would sometimes fly under the trees coming toward us,making for a great shot opportunity. The exposure was so different from on the trees or above them, that I had choices to make. I decided  to expose for the shade and use my Quantum Trio on camera to provide light. This was the first time I used the trio in nature and I thought it was great.

The next image is the same  Ibis after it landed on the branches.