This image is post processed using an extreme HDR Pro 2 preset. I like it. There is no sign of the city. No sounds of the city. Just the wind blowing in the grass. It’s an image that reminds me why I get up early, make my latte, and drive east to watch the sun come up.
But, there is another reason I get up early. The birds! As took the above image a couple meadowlarks were singing in the back ground. Ever notice how birds are up early? And, they’re singing. And, they’re happy. Ever wonder why? Well, maybe it’s because, as William Camden says, “The early bird catches the worm.” Or, in this case it’s probably going to be flying insects, but still. Begs the question why the insects are out so early. Why don’t they just sleep in late and not get caught? One of those nature things. But without all that circle of life stuff, I wouldn’t get to enjoy hearing them sing in the morning when I get up early.
5 Comments
Cedric Canard
Wow, the birds around your parts are pretty clever being able to use stilts like that 😉
Cool captures Monte.
Monte Stevens
We have to put them through about 2 weeks of training with the stilts. Takes a lot of patience on our part. Thanks, Cedric.
paul
Obviously, you’re an excellent trainer, Monte! 😀
Monte Stevens
And, took me years to get to the status I’m at. I’m slower than the birds. 🙂
Chris Klug
The HDR effect is beautiful, Monte, and so subtle I don’t think I would have noticed it if you didn’t call it out.