An important part of ensuring an ecosystem persists is understanding it and its components. So, in order to further our understanding of the Okefenokee Swamp ecosystem, researchers Dr. Kimberly Andrews and Master’s student Kristen Zemaitis from the University of Georgia, Odum School of Ecology, have set out to learn about one […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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Fall is here! As the leaves change, it’s a perfect time to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful colors the season has to offer! One great way to take in the splendor of the season is to observe how the leaves change throughout it. This allows you to really […]
Did you know, you can become a citizen scientist and help scientists while you are out photographing the season’s colors? If you’re paying attention to the seasonal changes around you, like photographing the fall color progression, you’re in the perfect position to help scientists understand Fall changes in your area! […]
A few weeks ago I set out to photograph fireflies in my backyard. I learned a lot about what worked, what didn’t. In this post, I share my experiences and tips so you can create firefly images too. Prepare As with any photo shoot, preparation is important. Taking a bit […]
As I sat in my backyard a few weeks ago I noticed fireflies flitting around near some bushes. I’d seen this before, but for some reason on that evening I was struck with the desire to try photographing their twinkling lights. So, over the next two weeks I set out […]
Yesterday evening Lance and I saw a unique animal that neither of us had encountered before; a primarily-white deer! We were driving on Interstate 16 between Macon and Savannah, Georgia and noticed the deer in the trees along the edge of the road. We pulled over and snapped a few […]
What is the “Real” Florida? I recently visited Big Shoals State Park in northern Florida and at the entrance of the park a sign read “Welcome to the real Florida.” This phrase caught my attention. The word “real” was intriguing. It made me feel like I was getting an insider’s […]