Last week the highs were in the 60s and the birds were out chirping. I couldn't help but go capture a couple of images of the robins as they scurried around in the warm sun.
This photograph was taken last weekend at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, while the last bit of sun was just touching the upper clouds. This is the storm coming across the plains that brought the snow that I photographed in downtown Omaha. It came fast and pelted some cold snow across the lake making the walk back to my car nice and icy cold.
This weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on a beautiful almost 60 degree day in February. I drove around and managed to see several hawks, a bald eagle, and numerous geese. I also got out and hiked a bit and came across this feather. I found a fallen tree that had begun decomposing and I liked the pattern in the wood. I laid the feather across the grain in such a way that the pattern of the feature was perpendicular for some visual interest. The dappled light created by the trees added a nice effect on the composition as well.
Today's image was taken the same night as the previous 3. I had wanted to get some snow flying through this photo, and while it was lightly snowing, it had let up pretty much by this point. I felt this image worked best in black and white with a sepia tone. I plan on returning here when it is snowing heavier and a little earlier so I can capture a bit of light behind the buildings.
This is the final image from the "Illumina Confetti" images. The snow was beginning to let up a bit in this one, but there was still enough to create the confetti feel. I am planning on going back down to the Qwest Center to get some more images of this creative display later in the year. It is a very nice addition to the city and I look forward to photographing it again. Look for the new images in my blog when I do return.
This is the next is the series of photographs that I captured at the "Illumina" display. The snow is really flying in this one, causing white streaks throughout the photograph - another confetti party feel.
There have been a couple of images I have envisaged for downtown Omaha that involve large flakes of snow. Just after sunset, the snow began to fly while I was photographing north at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, so I hightailed it back to Omaha to get some shots. I ended up at the Qwest center where there is a striking display entitled "Illumina" by Matthew Placzek. The snow came down like confetti, enforcing the "party" feeling. Over the next couple of days I will be posting more images from this evening.
