Monday, March 18, 2024

Notes to Self. Catching Up with Time


  Bing and subsequent editing.


The other day the expression “keep up with the times” came to my mind and I wondered if this is possible. Time has become so dynamic, there are so many new trends and technologies that you simply cannot keep up with them.

I'm running, chasing time, trying not to stress, but I'm not doing so well. Time is very fast and it’s no secret to anyone.

It’s probably impossible to keep up with time, but like that stubborn goat I’m trying, although I understand that I’m just treading water.

The saddest thing is that much of what is faithful and loved disappears. My reliable and faithfully serving Nikon D750 camera has ended its existence, it was discontinued. This is the fate of all DSRL cameras and lenses for them.

DSRL cameras have replaced mirrorless cameras, which are the future. 

Once upon a time something similar happened with cameras that used film.

Now film photography is back. Isn't it strange? Old film cameras created a unique and amazing mood, an atmosphere that no digital camera, be it DSRL or mirrorless, simply could do.

I wonder how people reacted to the fact that film photography gave way to digital photography? Did they breathe a sigh of relief because they could click the shutter as much as they wanted without worrying about the cost of the film? Or were they  upset?

Well, on this note I will end and again trudge after time...

Generally, life is good.



Brown Creeper in the Beau Park


 


Yesterday in our local park I encountered a delicate small bird with a long tail that I have never met before. Later I will learn that I have met a Brown Creeper and another interesting thing: in Europe there are identical birds Eurasian Treecreepers.

The Brown Creeper above was looking for small insects in a tree and moved so quickly, in short jerky movements. It lasted for several seconds until the Creeper disappeared. 

Generally, life is good.







Sunday, March 17, 2024

Dawn on the Bear River MBR - I.




March is the first month when the Bear River MBR welcomes returning birds including American Pelicans. 

Generally, life is good.








Saturday, March 16, 2024

A Female American Avocet with Her Chick


 


While recently looking through my archives, I came across one of the photos I have never posted before and decided to give it a chance to be here. 

It was a windy and rainy morning on the Bear River MBR when I encountered a female Avocet trying to keep her chicks dry and warm under her feathers.  

When the rain stopped briefly, the chicks left their mother to explore the place but it didn't last long. With mama is always safe and warm. 

Generally, life is good.