Walking with Camera

Walking with Camera Started walking at 412 lbs, now around 250! What began as steps for health turned into steps toward happiness—with a camera in hand.

I traded snacks for snapshots, and now I share the view. Hope my photos (and bad jokes) make your day a bit brighter!

Osprey With The CatchEver try to carry lunch when lunch is fighting the entire way?At Leesylvania State Park on August 1...
08/22/2026

Osprey With The Catch

Ever try to carry lunch when lunch is fighting the entire way?

At Leesylvania State Park on August 18, 2026, this Osprey came up with a bright fish and all the drama that comes with a successful catch. The wings, talons, and fish were all moving at once, but the bird had the important part under control.

That fish may not have ordered takeout, but it was definitely leaving the dock.

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Osprey
Date: August 18, 2026
Location: Leesylvania State Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2 with RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Orange and Yellow in the Leaves Which bright visitor would have caught your eye first?A male Baltimore Oriole brought de...
08/21/2026

Orange and Yellow in the Leaves
Which bright visitor would have caught your eye first?
A male Baltimore Oriole brought deep orange and black to the branches while a Yellow Warbler added a flash of clear summer yellow. The photographs were made at Veterans Memorial Park on May 14, 2026.

They clearly coordinated the color palette before arriving.

Baltimore Oriole and Yellow Warbler
Date: May 14, 2026
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II with RF 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 L IS USM lens

The Wetland Show-Offs Which chihuahua bird pose has the most attitude?Two male Red-winged Blackbirds displayed their bri...
08/20/2026

The Wetland Show-Offs
Which chihuahua bird pose has the most attitude?
Two male Red-winged Blackbirds displayed their bright shoulder patches while keeping watch over the wetland. The photograph was made at Veterans Memorial Park on May 14, 2026.

These Chihuahua birds never miss a chance to raise the woof.

Male Red-winged Blackbirds
Date: May 14, 2026
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Osprey Landing Practice Have you ever watched an osprey negotiate a crowded landing spot?Large wings, narrow branches, a...
08/19/2026

Osprey Landing Practice
Have you ever watched an osprey negotiate a crowded landing spot?
Large wings, narrow branches, and careful timing made this approach look more complicated than any airport arrival.

The osprey handled it with considerably less paperwork.

Osprey
Date: July 3, 2026
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Nature Turns Up the Color Which color catches your attention first?Layers of lilies filled the frame with bold reds, ora...
08/18/2026

Nature Turns Up the Color
Which color catches your attention first?
Layers of lilies filled the frame with bold reds, oranges, and golds.

Sometimes nature abandons subtlety entirely—and honestly, it works. The lilies were clearly having a blooming good day.

Subject: Lilies
Date: June 9, 2026
Location: My Home
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Working on the Water What story would you have imagined seeing these boats on the water?A calm shoreline scene took on a...
08/16/2026

Working on the Water
What story would you have imagined seeing these boats on the water?
A calm shoreline scene took on a different character as the police boats worked across the river.

Even routine activity can become visually interesting when viewed through a camera. Apparently even calm water has to stay current with local law enforcement.

Subject: Police Boats
Date: July 2, 2026
Location: Leesylvania State Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II


I wrote the PWCPD an email before posting this, they were just training. thanks.

Sunbathing on the Logs 🦎How quickly did you notice the lizards against the weathered wood?Their stripes and sleek bodies...
08/15/2026

Sunbathing on the Logs 🦎
How quickly did you notice the lizards against the weathered wood?
Their stripes and sleek bodies stood out beautifully once the eye adjusted to the texture of the log.

Sunshine, camouflage, and a convenient perch made a fine reptile portrait session. The skinks were clearly basking in the attention.
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Animal: Skinks
Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Neabsco Regional Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

A Butterfly Along the Trail 🦋Would this butterfly have caught your eye along the trail?A butterfly paused just long enou...
08/14/2026

A Butterfly Along the Trail 🦋
Would this butterfly have caught your eye along the trail?
A butterfly paused just long enough for its wing pattern and quiet colors to stand apart from the surrounding greenery. The photograph was made at Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Neabsco Regional Park on June 8, 2026.

It treated the trail like a runway and left before the reviews came in.
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Animal: Butterfly
Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Neabsco Regional Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Small Life in Sharp Detail 🔎Would you have noticed this tiny beetle at walking speed?A dark beetle lifted its wings amon...
08/13/2026

Small Life in Sharp Detail 🔎
Would you have noticed this tiny beetle at walking speed?
A dark beetle lifted its wings among bright green leaves, turning a tiny trail-side moment into a study of shape and shine. The photograph was made at Leesylvania State Park on June 4, 2026.

Nature packed plenty of engineering into a very small bug-et.
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Animal: Beetle
Date: June 4, 2026
Location: Leesylvania State Park
Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

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