Beauty and Wonder Abound
Nature is meant to be lived.
Nature and the Natural World is best enjoyed not through a window or a photograph, but first hand and up close.
In order to witness the magic,
Nature needs to be experienced.
Jeff Sinon Photography
Nature Through The Lens
Photography 101: The Natural World
Jeff Sinon Photography 
Truth!
You betcha! 😀
Stunning as always! How did the bird land on your hand!?
Thank you! The bird was easy. It’s a gray jay, and they are very friendly, especially if they think there might be some food involved. They tend to hang out near tree line and will come right down and land on your hand in hopes of a bit of trail mix or granola bar.
I know, it’s not the best practice to feed wildlife, but they are so cute and hard to resist.
Sooooo beautiful!
I fancied them all but the water scenes evoke a wonderful memory for me of days long ago with people I don’t have the opportunity to see anymore. Thanks for the great photos and the appreciated reminder of good times I so enjoyed.
I’m pleased to here some of these brought back a few pleasant memories for you. I do enjoy using water as an element in my photos, that’s for sure.
Beautiful
Really nice gallery as always Jeff.
What a treat to see these beautiful images! Thank you, Jeff!
I’m the one who should be thanking you, so thank you 😀
What a beautiful set – the birch/aspen(?) tree reflection is amazing.
Thanks, Maya. The day I made this I was the only one on my knees, pointing my camera down towards the water while everyone else was photographing the fall foliage. And being Columbus Day weekend there were a ton of tourists at the spot I shot this too. I got several, “are you taking pictures of fish?”
I really enjoy all of your photos, but I particularly like the details of the leaf with the water drops, the crop makes it stand out perfectly 🙂
I’m glad you like it. I was pretty happy with the full image, but then I decided to get creative and play around with various crops. This one seems to be the hit.
There is no way of enjoying the nature “first hand and up close”. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos, Jeff. 🙂
I agree with you about the experience, but I gotta say that your photos are some of the best second-hand experiences I’ve had. You do a great job of putting that ‘magic’ in them.
Thanks, I really appreciate that.
Gorgeous photo album…Amazing natural world photos.
Thank you, Charlie.
What a great collection, Jeff. I’m not picking favorites here, but the dew on the autumn leaf is nothing but solid. Your quote also evoked William Blake for me, and if not to show too much of my literature nerdy-ness, it associated the following quote for me that I believe this collection showcases: “If a thing loves, it is infinite.” Thanks for sharing these, man. (and Happy Belated Armistice Day 😉 ).
Thank you, Sir. That is a great compliment. I can honestly say I have no idea where the words come from, they are just there when I need them.
And to show my complete and total lack of literary nerdyness, as I absolutely hated English class(the sole reason I chose not to go to college), though I have heard the name, I had to Google William Blake. 😉
Very nice light play, Jeff. Hard to say my favorite, although the zoom thing sticks out for me. There’re all good. I enjoyed them all. The water reflection thing also stuck out for me. Great job! 🙂
Thank you, Cris. I’m always happy to hear what people are drawn to when it comes to my photos.
Welcome. I always enjoy seeing your photographs, or maybe it’s just the neato signature you have on each one. LOL
I do like to think my watermark/logo is distinctive. And hopefully memorable enough for people to instantly recognize my work.
That it does and a mighty fine work you do. 🙂
Keep ’em coming. 🙂
your photographs are just stunning 😉
Such beauty, and you capture it so well!
Mother Nature does all the hard work. I just try to be there when she’s showing off 😉