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Late Summer

September 9, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

With summer winding down, I’m seeing more and more visitors that remind me that fall and winter aren’t far away. I’m glad I spent last weekend working in the yard and garden, because this week the spiders have come out in full force. Their webs cover the bushes, deck stairs and the front porch railings, where they’ve spun beautiful designs that seem to glow in the early morning sunlight. The spider above was in the process of weaving her web […]

Categories: Nature, Photography • Tags: artistic, butterfly, fritillaries, nature, Nikon D810, photography, spider, spider web, Virginia

Picture Effects

September 2, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

I finally had time over the Labor Day weekend to continue learning about my Sony RX100, so I spent some quality time with Gary L. Friedman’s book Sony’s Cybershot RX100 “Professional Insights for the Experienced Photographer.” I’ve had the camera for about nine months, but I’ve only scratched the surface in learning all there is to know about this unique point-and-shoot. I’ve certainly obtained photos with this camera that I absolutely love–including a 12×18 canvas hanging above my desk–but to realize […]

Categories: Photography, Scenic • Tags: artistic, butterfly, green, nature, photography, picture effects, Sony RX100, West Virginia

Special Delivery

August 27, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

I had a surprise delivery of flowers this morning, and the card brought tears to my eyes: “Words cannot express how thankful we are for you finding Slider. He is doing very well at home. Love, The Alvarez Family.” Last Thursday I let Peppermint out one final time before bed and returned to the front door to find two dogs waiting on the porch. I quickly realized the little brown-and-white terrier didn’t have a collar and seemed scared, so I scooped […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird, black swallowtail, butterfly, flower, Nikon D800E, photography, ruby throated hummingbird, Virginia

iPhoneography Challenge: Macro

May 13, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

I love that famous photography saying that “the best camera is the one you have with you.” This image, although certainly not one of my most technically correct macros, was a fun capture because I was actually on the back of the riding tractor when I took this. As I was mowing the lawn and, ahem, decapitating most of the dandelions growing in the yard, I noticed this beautiful Zebra Swallowtail fluttering along beside me. I stopped and watched it […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, butterfly, dandelion, iPhone, iPhoneography, macro, photography, spring, Virginia, Weekly Photo Challenge, zebra swallowtail

September 25, 2011

September 27, 2011 by Tricia Booker Photography

It’s that time again—magazine deadline day draws near. So, after spending all day at my computer editing and proofing it was time to step outside for a well-deserved break. With the late afternoon sun finally breaking through the puffy clouds, there was ample light to work with. In my mind I really wanted to find something other than macro and nature to shoot, so as I embarked on a walk I searched for inspiration in patterns and some fresh subjects. […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, butterfly, flower, photography, purple

July 21, 2011

July 22, 2011 by Tricia Booker Photography

This summer I’ve observed the Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies that have made our garden a regular stop on their rounds. Last month, they appeared fresh and beautiful, with rich colors and perfectly formed wings. Today, the two hanging out on the Marigolds were most definitely past their prime, with tattered and faded wings. Watching them collect nectar from the flowers, still energetic and eager, inspired me to pull out the camera. The juxtaposition of their looks with their actions reminded me again […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, butterfly, Great Spangled Fritillary, linkedin, macro, marigold, photography

June 19, 2011

June 21, 2011 by Tricia Booker Photography

A highlight of Father’s Day was spending a leisurely afternoon with the family, watching the U.S. Open Golf Tournament and spending time on the deck. The visitors were many on this overcast day, including numerous butterflies and hummingbirds that gathered nectar from the flowering containers. One butterfly took a moment to rest on the side of the house, face down. It waited patiently while I set up a chair to stand on, changed my camera settings and carefully approached. I’m not […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, butterfly, macro, photography

June 14, 2011

June 16, 2011 by Tricia Booker Photography

Now that the planters are finally restocked with annuals and the hanging baskets are up around the deck, there’s a feeling of summer in the air. And today the butterflies made their presence known, hovering around the yard and savoring the nectar that’s in such abundance. While the swallowtails seem shy and flutter off when I approach with the camera, the Great Spangled Fritillary almost modeled for me. This one even paused feeding to gaze at the lens, perhaps seeing […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, butterfly, Great Spangled Fritillary, macro, photography

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