Charles Schmidt Photography

Charles Schmidt Photography Join me on my journey to improve my photography and to share the beauty of this world we are privileged to be a part of! My father was an avid photographer.

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🦅Birds 🐯Animals 🌻Flowers🌄Landscapes
🌠Wonders of the World in Action
👉To Purchase Fine Art Photography Prints or Sign up for Newsletter to Learn Pro Tips Visit the Website Link I started learning photography in high school over 40 years ago! I got my first Canon film camera and set up my own darkroom in our basement. I concentrated mainly on black and white photography those days. I

got my first digital camera in 2005 and have practiced almost daily since. I love photographing all aspects of nature - wildlife, plants, landscapes, insects, etc...

I love seeing and taking pictures of the wonders of what our world has to offer - Beautiful landscapes, wildlife in action, close ups of flowers and butterflies, and more. Now that I am retired, I will be sharing my photography experiences as I visit new places, learn to see old places in a new light, learn and practice new photography and post-processing skills, and apply techniques I have learned over the years as an amateur photographer. To learn photography Pro Tips sign up for Newsletter. If you want to find out more about Charles Schmidt or purchase his fine art photography, please visit the website link.

"Misty Morning at Belmont Bay" is a reflective wildlife landscape that honors the habitat as much as the wildlife it sup...
09/02/2026

"Misty Morning at Belmont Bay" is a reflective wildlife landscape that honors the habitat as much as the wildlife it supports. In this photo, you are invited into one of my favorite places - the quiet, transitional environment of Belmont Bay. A place where Bald Eagles, Osprey, Otters, Beavers, Ducks, and other species find shelter, movement, and sustenance within a living shoreline.

Rather than centering a single animal subject, this photograph emphasizes the setting itself: the soft morning mist, the still water, the gentle arc of the shoreline, and the bare trees that frame the scene with restraint and atmosphere. The result is a calm, spacious composition that captures the subtle beauty of a natural place before the drama of wildlife activity begins.

Great Egret stalking fish at Huntley Meadows Park!
09/02/2026

Great Egret stalking fish at Huntley Meadows Park!

I wanted to share Sacred Dancing Cascade. A glacial river threads between spruce and fir, tumbling across striated ledge...
09/01/2026

I wanted to share Sacred Dancing Cascade. A glacial river threads between spruce and fir, tumbling across striated ledges into a broad, foamy cascade. The currents have a silky quality that contrasts with the hard, angular foreground boulders, one slate green and another with a muted plum tint. Dense evergreens rise toward a snow-flecked peak under a cloud-laced sky, and pockets of autumn gold play against cool aquamarine water to give the scene quiet energy. See it on your wall: https://www.cschmidtphotos.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/sacred-dancing-cascade

A close-up eagle portrait is a strong way to start the week because it pulls you right into the detail and intensity of ...
09/01/2026

A close-up eagle portrait is a strong way to start the week because it pulls you right into the detail and intensity of the bird. I love how the feather texture and the direct gaze give this image so much presence.

This kind of moment is why I keep returning to the field with my camera. Nature doesn’t just provide the subject — it sets the mood, the light, and the story.

Here's a close look at an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on a buttonbush. The yellow and black bands are bold, with a wash of...
08/30/2026

Here's a close look at an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on a buttonbush. The yellow and black bands are bold, with a wash of indigo on the hindwings and small orange crescents near the tails. Light grazes the wings to reveal a subtle shimmer, while the soft green background keeps the scene calm. I can see this bringing a quiet, natural lift to a reading nook or hallway. See it on your wall: https://www.cschmidtphotos.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/eastern-swallowtail-butterfly-on-buttonbush-2

Red-shouldered Hawk overlooking the marsh at Huntley Meadows Park. Enjoy!!
08/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk overlooking the marsh at Huntley Meadows Park. Enjoy!!

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Mason Neck State Park. Enjoy!
08/29/2026

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Mason Neck State Park. Enjoy!

Pale lavender petals and tiny rain beads draw your eye to a compact mound of golden pollen at the center of this beautif...
08/28/2026

Pale lavender petals and tiny rain beads draw your eye to a compact mound of golden pollen at the center of this beautiful flower. I wanted to share this close study because the droplets act like little lenses that brighten veins and reveal subtle texture, giving a fresh, early-morning feel. It works well as a quiet, striking accent in a bedroom, study, or small hallway. See it here: https://www.cschmidtphotos.com/merchandise/art_print_products/pink-purple-and-yellow-flower-wiht-water-droplets-p0qr8zzzxzo

Common Terns diving into the water at Pohick Bay Regional Park!
08/27/2026

Common Terns diving into the water at Pohick Bay Regional Park!

Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Huntley Meadows Park!
08/26/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Huntley Meadows Park!

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