At long last spring has come to mid-Michigan! And, unlike the previous "false alarms," this one looks to stay for at least two weeks -- and by then it will be May, so it should mean it's a done deal!
One can only hope, although I can't complain. Our winter was fairly mild by Michigan standards. I had daffodils sprouting out of the ground in January and lived in panic that they wouldn't make it till the spring between snowfalls, ice, warm ups and then more cold weather.
But they did make it. And Harry is back! Spring really is here.
I leave you with a few photos using some of the various settings from the camera.
I confess, even though manipulated photos aren't always my favorite (too much journalism in my past!), I have to say I'm really having fun with this!
I guess you never know what you'll find and you're never too old to discover something new is fun!
(And I suppose since one of the key roles of PR people was/is to manipulate information to present it in the best way possible, I suppose a manipulated photo or two isn't really too inappropriate!)
Or at least I'll keep telling myself that. Yeah, and that it's art, too!
When a journalist manipulates a photo it's a lie. What you do is art. And there's no problem for your readers in making that distinction!! No different than putting elements/colors/designs in a painting. IMHO
ReplyDeleteadmiring your artwork... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Great shots of Harry.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see Harry again! He sure is handsome and your photos of him are so great. I agree with the first commenter - what you have done isn't manipulation so much as it is art and experimentation!
ReplyDeleteSpring seems to have arrived for good here, too! I'm so glad as I was really getting tired of the cold weather we've had recently.
Harry is a beauty! I don't think I have ever seen a heron in person.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about manipulated photos. No, no, no in journalism, and now that I'm in public information, since it's for a county government, I think the same rules should apply. But on our own, for blogs and such, I say go for it! It's art.
Hello Harry and Hello spring! I always manipulate the photos - that's part of the fun. Usually, though, I don't do it in-camera (however, when I first got my Olympus, I had to try all the settings).
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring! Don't think of them as manipulated photos; think of them as photos from more than one perspective,
ReplyDeleteGreat and fun pictures,
ReplyDeleteI'aback and hope to keep up with my blog
Hope or week is fun
Hi Harry, you're truly wonderful !
ReplyDeleteHope your week is off to a great start, dearest Jeanie, I wish you wonderful days to come,
sending blessings to you
Dany
wonderful photos of Harry
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely setting
certain things like this do make a season feel real
i feel that way when the sandhill cranes return
These make me feel like I've been in Monet's garden (even though I'm pretty sure he never painted any herons): that's the power of art, to transform experience. Beautiful photographs, Jeanie.. I always appreciate the gift of your vision.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it was to meet Harry. And how wonderful to live so close to a marsh that you have all these fabulous photos, manipulated or not, of Harry and springtime in Michigan. So I say, when it comes to photos, manipulate away, dear!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your sightings of Harry. Great photos and I love the fun photos. Mother nature at it's best!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeannie……….
YAY! Glad Harry's back! I'm also glad the daffodils made it! :)
ReplyDeleteFocus on the thought that the photos are art.
Spring time and love is in the air. Has Harry met Sally yet?
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I love herons.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanie! I saw a heron flying over head this weekend! What a sight!!! Spring is here for both of us, isn't it??
ReplyDeleteI've seen them in zoos only...interesting birds
ReplyDeleteHarry's not just back, he's in full breeding plummage. I hope he finds a sweetheart soon, and presents you with a baby or two.
ReplyDeleteYour in-camera settings are interesting. I know that mine will do such, too, but I'm still at the stage where I'm trying for focus, sharpness, and such. One of these days, I'll find myself in a hotel room, or somewhere similar, and will spend some time messing around. When I'm out and about --like at your ditch -- I just want to record nature as it is.
Are those water lilies, or lotus? Whichever, they're a good reminder that I need to get over to Anahuac, on the other side of the bay, and see what's up over there. When I was there last fall, there were so many dead or dying lilies, and I swore I'd get back to see the flowers. I'd better get with it!
Beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteOh Harry, you are more beautiful than ever. How wonderful to see him again in all your photo experiments. I love them all.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie! Lovely photos, and especially of Harry, of course! I popped over to your other blog and skimmed through your post about the various books you read....Are YOU the little girl in all those photos?? Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteWhatever kind of spin you put on it these are gorgeous pix of Harry the Heron.
Enjoy your lovely spring time.
M
Jeanie - These photos are magnificent! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteCool photos. Our herons are back too, and they are one of those signs of the season. Its really good to see all these birds back and flowers blooming...its such a happy thing. Enjoy your weekend:)Erika
ReplyDeleteFun times. AGAIN!! And Harry, too. Nice post. Oh, and I enjoyed seeing the place set for me. Sorry but the invitation arrived too late. Alas.
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