This is my contribution to the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Magical.
I was thinking about the challenge and had this post mostly written in my head on Sunday evening. On Monday I started considering a completely different selection of photos before deciding to combine my ideas.
My original ideas was to detail some of the magical experiences photographing nature subjects. Then I started thinking about some of the magical landscapes and skies I have photographed.
In the end I went with a mix of nature encounters and landscapes.
Storm clouds and light beams over Loch Arkaig, Scotland.
Pond Skaters, not only can they walk on water, they also mate on the water. Taken on a garden pond in Hatherton, Cheshire, England.
An Osprey with a White Sucker on the Lake Huron shoreline, Ontario, Canada. Not only can the bird spot and catch a fish in rough water but it can then carry the fish in the most aerodynamic position.
Snow Geese on autumn migration. Taking off from a section of the Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, Saskatchewan, Canada. This is a small part of one of the flocks in the area.
A young male Rose-breasted Grosbeak in the rain on the South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada last year and September in a 2019 birds calender.
Trees and their shadows, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire, England.
26 replies on “Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Magical”
All magical, David! The snow geese completely swept me away!
Thanks Leya. I went with as big a range as possible so there’s hopefully something most viewers will find magical.
I know they will!
stunning captures
Thank you.
Magical for sure David – I thought your opening image had to be my favorite until I came across the snow geese. Such a special moment – beautifully done
Thanks Tina. I wasn’t sure about including the Snow Geese. Just because it’s special to me doesn’t mean others will appreciate it.
Oh that should have been an easy decision David – they are so special when they fly in their giant formations
That’s very true and it works for the prompt.
Magical light in the first and last
Thanks Sue. I tried to assemble a mix of different types of magic.
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Great shots! 🙂
Thanks Tom.
Beautiful series. I think I remember the trees and shadow from another time. Maybe it was in b&w?
Thank you. I think that I did use a b&w version in a challenge a while ago.
What a set of magical captures!
Thanks Amy. I seem to have selected a wide ranging set with something for most people.
Wow. Excellent photos and lighting. Magical.
Thanks John.
Many magical moments in your journey in photography, David. The Loch Arkaig was truly inspiring. ❤
Thanks Olga. The Loch Arkaig shot was published worldwide by Olympus Japan.
Wow! ❤
Thirty odd years later I can confess that I used a Tamron lens on an Olympus camera. The shot also won me a limited edition, gold Seiko watch in a national U.K. photo competition.
Magical shots. Love this.
Thank you.