It Has Been Awhile
p.1 #1It Has Been Awhile
It's been awhile since I posted or commented. I have seen some of your work these past many months and enjoyed viewing them. I was in a slump , took pictures, but never processed them. Not sure if anyone else has ever gone through a period like that. Hopefully, it won't happen again as I missed the interactions with other photographers.
So, here is a mixed bunch from fawns to slow motion hummers of what I have done over the last many months.
I hope you enjoy.
Your nits, comments and suggestions are appreciated.
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So, here is a mixed bunch from fawns to slow motion hummers of what I have done over the last many months.
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Jul 21, 2026 at 04:32 PM
p.1 #2It Has Been Awhile
Birdie,
You still have the the nack, a beautiful and great set, I think we have our moments, especially this time of year, but getting out and getting that shot, regenerates the motivation, look forward to seeing more, like the days.
Chris S
You still have the the nack, a beautiful and great set, I think we have our moments, especially this time of year, but getting out and getting that shot, regenerates the motivation, look forward to seeing more, like the days.
Chris S
Jul 21, 2026 at 05:45 PM
p.1 #3It Has Been Awhile
What a nice collection of images Birdie, glad you're back!
Bob
Bob
Jul 21, 2026 at 05:45 PM
p.1 #4It Has Been Awhile
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work Roberta.
They are all wonderful, but 5 & 6 (the deer) are my faves.
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LB
They are all wonderful, but 5 & 6 (the deer) are my faves.
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LB
Jul 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM
p.1 #5It Has Been Awhile
wow... this kind of stuff is what I aspire to be able to do! amazing.
Jul 21, 2026 at 06:16 PM
p.1 #6It Has Been Awhile
Welcome back Roberta. 4&5 are my picks from this very nice set.
I think most of us go through rutts and it's just something that happens. Some try changing what they are shooting while others take a break as you have. Don't worry, what happened is normal and you can simply forget about it.
Morris
I think most of us go through rutts and it's just something that happens. Some try changing what they are shooting while others take a break as you have. Don't worry, what happened is normal and you can simply forget about it.
Morris
Jul 21, 2026 at 06:19 PM
p.1 #7It Has Been Awhile
Great photos! Sold my farm in KY a few years back and so miss watching all the little ones. Your images remind me so much of watching the fawns interact with each other and their mommas this time of year!!
Jul 21, 2026 at 06:30 PM
p.1 #8It Has Been Awhile
Welcome back ! Many of us have missed you and your beautiful images. From what I see ,you haven't missed a beat. You posting again was the nicest surprise of the day.
John
John
Jul 21, 2026 at 07:18 PM
p.1 #9It Has Been Awhile
An excellent set of images. #5 is superb!! I love it! I hope you make a huge print.
Dave
Dave
Jul 21, 2026 at 08:08 PM
p.1 #10It Has Been Awhile
Beautiful images, glad you're back and sharing. The one with doe and her fawn is unreal.
Jul 21, 2026 at 08:46 PM
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p.1 #11It Has Been Awhile
Well, you have been missed by your absence Birdie, bur your absence sure hasn't diminished your photographic skills. Superb set.
Jul 21, 2026 at 09:01 PM
p.1 #13It Has Been Awhile
Welcome back Birdie. I think we all have slumps and other distractions along the way.
Douglas
Douglas
Jul 22, 2026 at 05:19 AM
p.1 #14It Has Been Awhile
Birdie - Glad to see you are back and posting your beautiful images. The Nature and Wildlife Forum is better when you are active. Always love seeing your images and you have helped a lot of us become better photographers over the years with your insight and knowledge.
Greg
Greg
Jul 22, 2026 at 05:53 AM
p.1 #15It Has Been Awhile
Wondered what you were up to. Fine work all but 5 is a standout.
Jul 22, 2026 at 06:11 AM
p.1 #16It Has Been Awhile
Birdie
Glad to see you are back
A very nice set as always !
Ronny
Glad to see you are back
A very nice set as always !
Ronny
Jul 22, 2026 at 06:23 AM
p.1 #17It Has Been Awhile
I go through those periods more often than I care to admit. At it's worse I'm convinced it's all just pointless. Everything's been photographed. Who needs to see another photo of a Dragonfly, or an Osprey, or Egret, or a bear or lion cub ? But then when I finally get myself re-motivated to get out, I realize once again that it's not the end result that I crave, it's the time spent in nature. I could very easily go out and sit on the edge of a pond for five hours but in a very short time my mind would begin to wander and every thought I was trying to escape would begin to creep back in. But with a camera in my hand, and critters to concentrate on, my mind is completely off my problems, at least for a little while. It's my best form of therapy
If nothing else, just know that your work brings joy to others and you've always been and still are an inspiration.
Oh, and I really love #5
If nothing else, just know that your work brings joy to others and you've always been and still are an inspiration.
Oh, and I really love #5
Jul 22, 2026 at 07:33 AM
p.1 #18It Has Been Awhile
Welcome back Birdie! # 2, 5 & 6 are my favorites!
Sreedhar
Sreedhar
Jul 22, 2026 at 08:32 AM
p.1 #19It Has Been Awhile
csinseattle wrote:
Birdie,
You still have the the nack, a beautiful and great set, I think we have our moments, especially this time of year, but getting out and getting that shot, regenerates the motivation, look forward to seeing more, like the days.
Chris S
You are very kind Chris , thank you.
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a nice collection of images Birdie, glad you're back!
Bob
Thanks so much Bob , nice to be back !
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LarryBeemer wrote:
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work Roberta.
They are all wonderful, but 5 & 6 (the deer) are my faves.
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LB
Thanks Larry ! I have enjoyed seeing the fawns.
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frigaliment wrote:
wow... this kind of stuff is what I aspire to be able to do! amazing.
Your words are very generous , thank you. Just keep practicing . I have lots of deleted files , thank goodness for digital !
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morris wrote:
Welcome back Roberta. 4&5 are my picks from this very nice set.
I think most of us go through rutts and it's just something that happens. Some try changing what they are shooting while others take a break as you have. Don't worry, what happened is normal and you can simply forget about it.
Morris
Thanks Morris , yep lots of changes over the past few years. It taught me , I can be resistant to change !!
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Tom RC wrote:
Great photos! Sold my farm in KY a few years back and so miss watching all the little ones. Your images remind me so much of watching the fawns interact with each other and their mommas this time of year!!
Thanks Tom. Having lived all my life is suburban area below sea level , moving to the North Georgia Mts has been a huge change. The deer are plentiful and we have a herd that stays in this area , Been fun to watch the boys grow from little spikes to 8 to 10 points. ( There is no hunting on this mtn, so lots of deer) The does and the fawns are my favorites.
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johnohio wrote:
Welcome back ! Many of us have missed you and your beautiful images. From what I see ,you haven't missed a beat. You posting again was the nicest surprise of the day.
John
Thanks John, hope all is well with you and yours.
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dclark wrote:
An excellent set of images. #5 is superb!! I love it! I hope you make a huge print.
Dave
Thanks Dave !!! I am planning on printing that one.
Birdie
Birdie,
You still have the the nack, a beautiful and great set, I think we have our moments, especially this time of year, but getting out and getting that shot, regenerates the motivation, look forward to seeing more, like the days.
Chris S
You are very kind Chris , thank you.
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a nice collection of images Birdie, glad you're back!
Bob
Thanks so much Bob , nice to be back !
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LarryBeemer wrote:
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work Roberta.
They are all wonderful, but 5 & 6 (the deer) are my faves.
©¿©
LB
Thanks Larry ! I have enjoyed seeing the fawns.
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frigaliment wrote:
wow... this kind of stuff is what I aspire to be able to do! amazing.
Your words are very generous , thank you. Just keep practicing . I have lots of deleted files , thank goodness for digital !
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morris wrote:
Welcome back Roberta. 4&5 are my picks from this very nice set.
I think most of us go through rutts and it's just something that happens. Some try changing what they are shooting while others take a break as you have. Don't worry, what happened is normal and you can simply forget about it.
Morris
Thanks Morris , yep lots of changes over the past few years. It taught me , I can be resistant to change
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Tom RC wrote:
Great photos! Sold my farm in KY a few years back and so miss watching all the little ones. Your images remind me so much of watching the fawns interact with each other and their mommas this time of year!!
Thanks Tom. Having lived all my life is suburban area below sea level , moving to the North Georgia Mts has been a huge change. The deer are plentiful and we have a herd that stays in this area , Been fun to watch the boys grow from little spikes to 8 to 10 points. ( There is no hunting on this mtn, so lots of deer) The does and the fawns are my favorites.
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johnohio wrote:
Welcome back ! Many of us have missed you and your beautiful images. From what I see ,you haven't missed a beat. You posting again was the nicest surprise of the day.
John
Thanks John, hope all is well with you and yours.
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dclark wrote:
An excellent set of images. #5 is superb!! I love it! I hope you make a huge print.
Dave
Thanks Dave !!! I am planning on printing that one.
Birdie
Jul 22, 2026 at 09:38 AM
p.1 #20It Has Been Awhile
Wow wow wow! These are so great to see, especially 5 and 8 for me, those are my top picks, but they are all terrific.
It's so good to see you posting again Birdie! Glad you found some mojo to get you going again. I go through periods like that... but your style and rendering is so unique and personal that it leaves a void when you are gone! Don't do that to us! We'll be good, promise!
Eric
It's so good to see you posting again Birdie! Glad you found some mojo to get you going again. I go through periods like that... but your style and rendering is so unique and personal that it leaves a void when you are gone! Don't do that to us! We'll be good, promise!
Eric
Jul 22, 2026 at 09:51 AM