Category Archives: Nature

View 15: Snowdrops

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are the first flowers to bloom each spring around the house.  The green and white flower brings welcome color to the drab browns and pre-growth grass of the surrounding lawns and forests. Is Spring weather here to … Continue reading →

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New Photo Essay Feature

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

I’ve enjoyed photographing places both near and far.  I thought I’d share some of the places, people and events in a series of photo essays.  Each photo essay will be filled with information about the location or event.  I’ll even be including links … Continue reading →

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View 14: Tulips

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

After reading how to photograph flowers in Scott Kelby’s The Digital Photography Book (pages 30, 31), I decided to try my hand with some tulips which my daughter had delivered earlier this week. Around here, it’s going to be another … Continue reading →

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View 11: Winter Blues

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

March is a transition month in upstate New York. One day holds the promise of Spring with warm breezes and sunshine while the next brings cold, blusterly winds and inches of Lake Effect snow like yesterday. The sun still managed … Continue reading →

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View 7: Black-capped Chickadee

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

A Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) in the Northern Red Cedar tree next to my house. While not a great shot, it was the best from my first outing with the Nikon 80-400 VR Zoom lens. Did this hand-held, too. As … Continue reading →

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