Common Yellow Throat Warbler Baby Onesie

Like so many warblers, the common yellow throat would sit still for very long. I was able to get this shot while he momentarily foraged on the ground. This was the first time I had seen this particular type of warbler and was very excited to get this image. This shot was taken on May 10, 2019 at the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin, Illinois, USA. On this beautiful spring day there were many many varieties of warblers and other songbirds that made a brief stop on their migration north. I was fortunate to see, listen to and photograph several of them.

The origin of my name means watchful or observant. I always thought that was appropriate for someone who likes to make images from what he sees. I started with photography when I was about 11 years old after receiving a hand-me-down Brownie box camera. My approach toward photography is to stop and smell the roses. It is a simplistic adage, but rings true to how I create images. I slow down and stop to see beauty in everyday objects and the natural world, and use the magic of photography to share my vision with others. While I don't expect others to necessarily see the same thing that I saw while making my photographs, my goal is that my images will evoke a special feeling, mood, or emotion for the viewer. Thank you for looking at my work....