I just got back from spending a couple of days in Titusville, exploring the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and the Orlando Wetlands Park. While it is still fresh on my mind, I thought I’d pass along a few words of wisdom in case you might be considering such a fun photography trip.
Number One: If you have a heavy lens, be sure and take along a sexy camera caddie. 🙂
Number Two: Objects in lenses may be closer than they appear! (Hubby serves not only as camera caddie, but as gator spotter since my eyes tend to be glued to the sky and the water in search of cool birds.)
Number Three: Be sure and make time for a little reflection…okay…a lot of reflection!
There will be more posts in the days ahead, but I had such a good time that I wanted to go ahead and get one shared! Stay tuned!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Wow!! Amazing reflections in your photos!! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
There was so much beauty to enjoy. 🙂
Fantastic ‘first’ shares from your adventure! Excellent tips as well, I have a #1 too! 😊
Then you can attest to how much better it is having that caddie along for the adventure!
Yes. Yes I can! 😊
Reflections are so interesting. Great variations of light and dark in the gator photo.
Thank you!
What amazing shots. I sure enjoyed them.
There are many more to come! Trying to divide them into a few different posts…more fun that way! 🙂
I will be looking forward to seeing them.
Oh Kathy! They are BEAUTIFUL! Love the reflection ones!!
Wonderful tips, and so well illustrated, Kathy!
Beautiful birds – I like herons and egrets too … we don’t have the other nice birds you feature, nor the grinning gator!
Great post – I enjoyed the photos very much… and loved the tips!