Time Passages

I've found a great place to do a little bird watching, in fact this decrepit tree is a safe haven for many types of birds. I've seen everything from chickadees to quail, and even woodpeckers. I am not well read on birds but I do love to capture them digitally. I can capture them at 72.00mm but at 69 it's a little clearer and the light plays a large factor in how the image turns out. I suppose with diligence and a little luck I'll get the perfect shot.

Last week I found this antique No.2 Folding Cartridge Premo camera made by the Eastman Kodak Co.,in Rochester N.Y. around 1912. The Premo was a camera made by the Rochester Optical Co. and was absorbed by the EKC in the early 1900's. Apparently, it is still in working condition. The bellows are in good shape with a little flaking. It uses 120 film but I have yet to complete the research I need in order to find the film. I have also, found a lot of useful information at the The Brownie Camera Page.com

This crane is a frequent visitor to our ponds. I have yet to see his/her
mate but I am sure one is around somewhere. He was perched close to the
shoreline looking to catch a fish. I watched him for about 5 minutes before
he took off. I am guessing he is about 5 feet tall and has a wingspan of
equal length.

Here is another sample of one my sketches. Truly am taken with it, but
I am having to work on my depth, texture, and shading. I am so impatient
that usually my sketches look unfinished, which I attribute to lack of
experience. Well, I will post more of these when I get a chance.