Author: Earthwatcher

I am a very analytical person. My creativity flows from my need to understand and explain. I made a career of distilling processes to their essence and reconstructing them to be more efficient and productive. My approach to photography is an extension of my life’s work. I distill a scene to identify its processes and actors. I try to understand how the processes, generally the forces of nature and the forces of humans, have and are interacting with the actors to create the scene. I focus on one or more of the actors and compose a scene that shares a moment with them in an aesthetically pleasing way. Actors may be humans or wildlife. They also may be the sun, the moon, a tree, a river, mountain or other object. Each image shares a unique moment showing how its actors and processes have, are, and sometimes even will impact each other. But I also want to entice the audience to linger and to find their own story. I want them to imagine themselves experiencing the sights, the sounds and the feeling as if they were there.

Some Yellow-rumped Warblers

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Female Yellow-rumped warbler perched on a branch on the right side of the tree trunk.
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle Group, In Breeding Plumage
Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAR 2022

It’s breeding time so, birds are starting to show-off their finery. I’ve had the opportunity to photograph some male and female Yellow-rumped Warblers in their breeding plumage. Her, in the Atlanta area, we have the Myrtle subgroup while. In the Sacramento area, we had the Audubon sub-group. So, I included one of my pictures of a male from the Audubon sub-group for contrast.

Male Yellow-rumped Warbler on the ground.
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler in Breeding Plumage, Myrtle Group
Gold Branch Trail, Chattahoochee NRA, Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAR 2022
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler perched on a tree branch in front of the tree trunk.
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle Group, In Breeding Plumage
Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAR 2022
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler perched on a tree branch looking downwards.
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler in Breeding Plumage, Myrtle Group
Gold Branch Trail, Chattahoochee NRA, Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAR 2022
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler bathing in a puddle.
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler in Breeding Plumage, Audubon Group
Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Sacramento, California, USA; MAR 2019

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

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Rainy Day Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Roswell, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Eastern Phoebe perched on a tree branch adorned with raindrops.
Eastern Phoebe on a Rainy Day
Roswell, Georgia, USA; FEB 2022

We had a lot of rainy days recently. On one of those days, I had the opportunity to photograph two birds perched among the rain drops.

Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch adorned with raindrops.
Northern Cardinal on a Rainy Day
Roswell, Georgia, USA; FEB 2022

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Nuthatches

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Roswell, USA, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Photograph of a White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a tree limb
White-breasted Nuthatch
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

I enjoy watching Nuthatches as they forage in trees. These energetic, small, birds fly in and grab a trunk or branch that is many times their size to perch on. They quickly move up and down the trunk and branches of trees looking for insects. When they climb down, they face downward.

In 2 prior posts, I misidentified a White-breasted Nuthatch; I called a Red-breasted Nuthatch. I did do my due diligence in identifying them but still go confused. Lesson learned.

Photograph of a Brown-headed Nuthatch perched on a tree trunk.
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a Red-breasted Nuthatch perched, upside down, on a tree trunk.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Arnold, California, USA; OCT 2020

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

A Few More Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Here are a few more birds from my backyard.
Female Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

Here are a few more birds from my backyard.

2. Photograph of a Red-breasted Nuthatch perched on a tree limb.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Image of an American Crow perched on a tree with its head stretched upward.
American Crow
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a female Northern Cardinal perched on a tree limb.
Female Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a Red-tailed Hawk perched on a tree.
Red-tailed Hawk
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a Yellow-rumped Warbler perched on a tree limb.
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler,
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Some More Backyard Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Roswell, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Photograph of a Brown-headed Nuthatch in flight.
Brown-headed Nuthatch in Flight; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

This week, I’m sharing a few more backyard birds from our new home. I’ve learned few some things. The tufted Titmouse behaves like the Oak Titmouse we had in California. It comes to the feeder takes one seed then flies away. The Carolina chickadee’s pig out; those tiny birds are always at the feeder.  

Photograph of a Brown-headed Nuthatch on a tree trunk.
Brown-headed Nuthatch; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a Carolina Chickadee perched on a tree branch.
Carolina Chickadee; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Image of a male Hairy Woodpecker pecking at a tree.
Hairy Woodpecker; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a female Hairy Woodpecker pecking at a tree.
Female Hairy Woodpecker; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of an Eastern Phoebe perched on a tree.
Eastern Phoebe; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a male Northern Cardinal perched on a tree.
Northern Cardinal; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
Photograph of a Red-breasted Nuthatch at a bird feeder.
Red-breasted Nuthatch; Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Some Birds from Our New Home

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, GA, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, USA, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Partial Image of a Pileated Woodpecker pecking at a spot on a tree.
Pileated Woodpecker
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021

I’ve taken a nearly 3-month hiatus from posting. Not because I needed a break, but, because we have relocated. We left Sacramento and moved to the northeast corner of the Atlanta area. We have a nice ½ acre property that is heavily forested, with lots of birds. I hope to get back on track over the next few weeks and post regularly. For those I follow, I’ll be back enjoying your blogs also.

Here are a few of the birds I’ve been able to photograph in our backyard.

Image of a Tufted Titmouse perched on a tree.
Tufted Titmouse
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Image of a Pileated Woodpecker at the site of its recent pecking.
Pileated Woodpecker
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Full length image of a Pileated Woodpecker examining a spot on a tree.
Pileated Woodpecker
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Image of a pine warbler perched on a tree branch.
Pine Warbler
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Full length image of a Female Red-bellied Woodpecker examining a potential site for drilling on a tree.
Female, Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Image of a female Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree limb.
Female, Eastern Bluebird
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021
Image of a Dark-eyed Junco perched on a tree branch among leaves of English Ivy.
Dark-eyed Junco, Slate Gray Group
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture from my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

Prairie Dogs

by Earthwatcher, posted in Badlands National Park, Devils Tower, Devils Tower National Monument, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, nature, Nature Photography, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Prairie Dog sitting on mound at den entrance.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog Village, Devils Tower National Monument, South Dakota, USA; JUN 2021

On our trip last July, we spent some time observing Prairie Dogs. I was fascinated by them, just as I am with many rodents.  They are very observant and industrious creatures.

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Prairie Dog with concerned look on its face and barking.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA; JUL 2021
Group of 3 Prairie Dogs interacting.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog Village, Devils Tower National Monument, South Dakota, USA; JUN 2021
Prairie dog standing while watching and eating. Blurred Prairie Dog in distant background.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog Village, Devils Tower National Monument, South Dakota, USA; JUN 2021
Three juvenile Prairie Dogs observing from the entrance of their den.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA; JUL 2021

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Scottsbluff National Monument

by Earthwatcher, posted in Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, landscape, landscape photos, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, sunrise, Uncategorized
Image of Scottsbluff, a flat top butte, with the North Platte River in the foreground taken at sunrise. The clouds and their reflection in the river carry the magenta color of early sunrise.
Scotts Bluff from North Platte River
Scottsbluff National Monument, Nebraska, USA; JUL 2021

Scottsbluff National Monument is a small butte, with a small surrounding grassland, in Gering, Nebraska; next door to the town of Scottsbluff. The monument is one of many buttes in a broad valley. The valley eroded away leaving the buttes standing. The North Platte River runs through the valley and next to the monument.

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A view of a rock outcrop in the foreground with a broad valley and butte in the background.
Untitled;
Wildcat State Recreation Area, Gering, Nebraska, USA; JUL 2021
A butte lit by the orange glow of sunrise with an agricultural field complete with an irrigation sprinkler and hay bales in the foreground.
Farmland Ringed by a Butte;
Gerring, Nebraska, USA; JUL 2021

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Sieur de Monts

by Earthwatcher, posted in Acadia National Park, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, landscape, sunrise, tree, Uncategorized
Scene from a forest with the sun highlighting a path through the forest as well as some ferns.
Sunrise in the Forest; Sieur de Monts
Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021

Sieur de Monts was a wonderful, unexpected part of Acadia National Park in Maine. There is botanical garden and a lovely forest with trails. We walked the trails a little while after sunrise; after the sun had some time to filter and highlight parts of the forest. It was quiet and peaceful as a forest should be.

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A stand of birch tree trunks highlighted by sunlight.
Sunrise in the Forest; Sieur de Monts
Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Sun highlighting a very sculptural tree root lying vertically.
Natural Sculpture, Sieur de Monts,
Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Birch tree trunks, one with a large fungus attached, as well as some ferns.
Fungus as Decoration
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Sun highlighting birch trees with their white bark contrasted by green and red leaves.
Early Morning Sun Filtering Through the Forest
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Early morning sun focusing on a birch tree that is shedding and re-growing bark.
Birch Shedding and Regrowing Bark
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
A large, orb style, spider web, highlighted by the sun and attached to a birch tree trunk.
Spider Orb Web on a Birch Tree
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.

Acadia National Park

by Earthwatcher, posted in Acadia National Park, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Maine, Nature Photography, Photography, Seascape, sunrise, sunset, Uncategorized
Photograph of a sunrise, with fog, at a tree lined, rocky cliff over the Atlantic Ocean at Acadia National Park, Maine, USA
Sunrise on the Atlantic
Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021

We recently visited Acadia National Park. Overall, I liked the park, but the area had more of the feel of a beach resort than a national park. It is served by Bar Harbor ME, a typical tourist resort town.

The Park Loop Road is a beautiful ride but much of the coastline is obscured by forest. There are several trails and if I ever go again, I need to explore those because I think I missed some scenic views. The weather wasn’t cooperative.

Cadillac Mountain is the go-to place for sunrise; the first place where the sun shines on the United States in the morning. I didn’t prepare well enough. I learned, several weeks ahead of time that reservations are required for any time of day to drive onto Cadillac Mountain. For sunrise, they open 20% of the 3:30AM slots several weeks ahead then open the remaining slots 48 hours in advance. I had a reservation in my sights but didn’t press pay fast enough so I lost it. I took all of 15 seconds but was too slow. I settled for sunset. It was quite nice but not spectacular, again the overcast skies. I did my sunrise on the Park Loop road.

Acadia has 4 units, Northeast which contains the Park Loop Road and Cadillac Mountain, the Southwest Unit which contains the lighthouse, Schoodic Peninsula which provides a drive along the coastline and Isle Au Haute which is available by ferry. Our trip was a good survey trip. We allowed 2 ½ days which wasn’t enough.

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Photograph of sunrise over Jordan Pond at Acadia National Park. Includes pond, forest, and rocks.
Golden Hour at Jordan Pond
Jordon Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Photograph of an American Bullfrog perched on a pink granite boulder.
American Bullfrog on Pink Granite
Jordon Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Photograph of a sunset over an inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. Includes storm clouds glowing orange from the setting sun and reflected in the water. From Acadia National Park, Maine, USA.
Sunset from Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park; JUL 2021
Photograph of a foggy sunrise over a pond, meadow forest, and hillside. From Acadia National Park.
A Pond in the Early Morning
Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; JUL 2021
Photograph of a sunset over an inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. Includes storm clouds glowing orange from the setting sun and reflected in the water. From Acadia National Park, Maine, USA.
Sunset from Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park; JUL 2021

Please visit my website, www.earthwatcher.us to see my collection of landscapes and wildlife.

These and other images are available to purchase by contacting larry.klink@earthwatcher.us.

If anyone would like a copy of almost any picture in my library, for educational or research use, please contact me and I will happily share a digital copy with you.