
Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe is in full bloom these last days of August here in Southern Maine. This stand is just off the Bridle Path in Kennebunk and is among the largest clumps I have seen and one of the healthiest. I actually went back to photography it a second. I find the range of tones from pink to pure white to be interesting. I assume it is something to do with the soil as many clumps, even nearby, were plain white. Sony a5100 with Sony E 10-18 f4 zoom at 22mm equivalent. Aperture Program mode at f10 for depth of field…and clearly the camera was just above ground level for this shot. Processed in Photomator.

Great Egrets: York County Maine, USA, August 2024 — More of the Egret action from the other day in the marsh. This time two Great Egrets, but again, disputing the fishing rights. My pool! These two actually got along okay as long as they were separated by the width or the length of pool. As soon as they close there was trouble. The wings on these birds never cease to amaze and delight me. Sony a6700 with the Tamron 50-400 Di iii zoom at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my birds and wildlife modifications. Highlight metering. Processed in Photomator.