Charles Schmidt Photography

Painted Turlte sunning itself at Huntley Meadows Park. Enjoy!

A leap of faith! This Green Heron decided the fishing might be better from a higher perch. Taken at Huntley Meadows Park.

Tech info: Canon R5 with Rf 100-500mm lens plus 1.4x extender. Taken handheld at 700mm. Settings were 1/1600 sec at f/10 and ISO 1600.

Here's something I wanted to share: a red-shouldered hawk perched on a slim post, head turned with a keen, unblinking stare. Without color, light and shadow define the bird's form and texture, with the wings catching a subtle metallic reflection against the velvety midtones of the chest. The mood is calm and watchful, more poised patience than aggression. See it up close: https://www.cschmidtphotos.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/red-shouldered-hawk-hunting-in-b-w

Osprey flying over the marsh at Huntley Meadows with two fish it had just caught!! Look closely and you will see two fish in this Osprey's talons.

Tech info: Canon R5 with RF 100-500mm lens plus 1.4x extender. Shot handheld at 700mm. Settings were 1/3200 sec at f/10 and ISO 6400. Processed in Lightroom Classic.

Bald Eagle soaring over Belmont Bay!

I’m sharing a tense moment from Mason Neck State Park, where a female Osprey fiercely defends her nest and newly hatched chicks as a juvenile Bald Eagle flies nearby. The scene shows urgent motion and a clear story of survival. See it here: https://www.cschmidtphotos.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/osprey-s-fury-an-aerial-encounter-with-a-juvenile-bald-eagle

Great Egret on black. I decided to try something different with this photo. To make the egret stand out I reduced the exposure on the background during processing.

Final day. If "Wood Duck Courtship" has been on your mind, this is your last chance to use code DAD2026 for 20% off during my Father's Day Sale before it ends tonight.

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Muskrat eating its salad at Mason Neck State Park. Enjoy!!

Father’s Day is getting close, and "Bald Eagle Demonstrates Targeting Skill!" (by grabbing turtle by the neck) is still available if you want to give something more lasting than the usual gift.

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