Benjamin Baumgartner Photography

06/01/2026

after weeks of trying to get a good shot of these guys in the water, one happened to waddle up the bank and decide to have a snack a few feet from me. What a cute little furball.

05/29/2026

Today wasn't about perfect shots, it was just a nice day out in the sun for a bit. Definitely got some sun. My arms are going to be a tad red I think. But it was worth it for a shot of this woodpecker taking flight and some beautiful dragonflies.

05/25/2026

took some extra time out there today. moved much slower and waited much longer thanks to it being warm enough. i'm pretty sure that's a green heron there. size suggests it.

05/22/2026

Took a walk with my wife, Amanda, tonight. Well, I used my chair, she walked. really liked this shot of this goose at full 100% size. I cropped out the rest and kept the 4k desktop resolution.

Also, I'm trying to nab some photos of birds in the crabapple trees before all the blossoms fall. This grackle politely obliged and then posed through the blossoms in such a funny way.

05/21/2026

some shots from a rather gray and overcast day. overall it could have been worse.

05/16/2026

Got some decent photos on the trail today. Thank God for digital cameras. I use so many frames trying to get a single decent shot that I like the look of or is clean and crisp. There are always birds that I just don't think the shot was good enough that I don't include. Some I include that I don't LOVE the shot but it feels right to include the shot. I'm not a professional after all. Just a guy trying to get out of the house and make a hobby out of this.

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

Migrating and mating seasons are bringing some less common faces out. If only the lighting had been better. trying to get fast flying birds in focus is a nightmare.

05/08/2026

Needed some time with nature today and nature complied. I thought this was an eagle maybe until I got home and actually got to see the full frame. The blue heron is back in the area!

05/05/2026

Such a windy day that I had to hold my hat on my head half the time. But I got to use my chair for the first time thanks to fixing the garage door so I braved the cool blustery day expecting to be met with a lot of empty views. Instead, I was able to get some great shots. Shot at 3,200 shutter speed priority. Given how cloudy it was I'm thrilled at how well these came out and some of the frames I managed to snag.