Since I've begun this project I like to think I've learned quiet a bit.
I've had some friends send me links to other "animal sites." I know there are lots of sites where you can find awesome animal pictures. And -according to some- these sites are very "kewl.*"
There's only one site, however, that brings you a new picture every day (except Sunday) from ONE SINGLE INTREPID PHOTOJOURNALIST.
You know Jeany Choi once commented that there was an element of danger to these pictures. Of course, she has attacked -and been attacked by- many of the creatures I have photographed. But just because she always seems to be getting herself into violent situations with animals doesn't mean shes not right.
This is much more than a "photo blog." It is the continuation of the spirit of Perkins, Cousteau, Irwin, Treadwell, and Dundee.
It is my sole ambition to bring you pictures of animals that I have known and/or loved and to get better and better at taking their pictures while I love and/or hate them.
Notice, for example, the Pretty Boy Yellow Crowned Night Heron I snapped today. Last time I took a picture of such a Fancy Pants Bird it was of greatly inferior quality. But now I know how to make birds understand that I am here not simply to eat them, but also to capture their soul through photography. Thus, they really open up and let me get much closer to them.
Thanks for tuning in, here's hoping this site gets better and better.....
* The only other truly kick-ass animal web log I know of is Man Vs. Animal .
4 comments:
your bird seems to have a boogy.
Hello from Campinas! There are prettier birds here than there.
This blog is better than mine, I admit. Thanks for the props, though. I mean, I find weird animal stories in the news, link them to my blog and post a humorous pic or photoshop. You are out there on the front lines, snapping away. I think my blog would be better, and I would get MORE comments if I actually got attacked by all sorts of different animals. I drink enough, so it wouldn't be a stretch.
I am fairly convinced this photo is staged. The bird is obviously stuffed. Your desire to become the next Treadwell is comprising your integri...oh, wait. Scratch that. Great photo!
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