Ibis Couple Tote Bag

The white Ibis is a large wading bird that forages in shallow waters, usually less than 8 inches. They are looking for crustaceans and insects. Their unique bill makes them easy to identify. I found this couple in a marshy area around a lake in Florida. There numbers have decreased in recent decades due to loss of feeding and nesting habitat.

I love the outdoors and just watching nature and its interactions. One of my favorite things to photograph is wildlife. My goal is to capture a cute behavior, an endearing moment, an interesting facial expression or wildlife in action. A very close second is beautiful scenery. When I was young, I remember looking at a painted scene on my grandmothers wall and daydreaming that I was in that place. So, I naturally look for scenes that encourage one to pause for a moment, relax and breathe. It could be something very simple, a 'stop and smell the roses' moment that most people would overlook on an average day. My desire is for my photographs to evoke a feeling of calm, provide a distraction from stress, dream and maybe even laugh. I trust...