SHOT FROM THE FILE

Taking A Snooze During an early Montana morning, a Bison calf curls up in the grass … it was just taking a snooze. ~ Anecdote and Bison image, Taking A Snooze © Jerry L. Ferrara

The Newcomer A bracing zephyr drifted casually through the early evening air. Along the gently flowing creek, creature-activity was intensifying. A White-tailed Deer doe magically morphed into the view and then quite subtly, a gesture from the nearby brush produced an enchanting manifestation. It was the doe’s fawn. The Newcomer had arrived. ~ Anecdote and White-tailed Deer capture, The Newcomer © Jerry L. Ferrara

A Constantly Changing Design Last week we brought the trailer out of ‘hibernation’ for a short [2 1/2-day] shakeout run. All systems were in good working order. We also did some field work, and during one session came across this Mallard duck swimming against the flow of Myrtle Creek. The incidence of light on the water’s streaming, rippling surface reflected continuously evolving, rounded patterns as they gyred about and around the swimming waterfowl. It was a constantly changing design. ~ Anecdote and Mallard duck capture, A Constantly Changing Design © Jerry L. Ferrara

In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this country free, may we be steadfast and KEENLY FOCUSED in ensuring that gift remains. ~ Words and Bald Eagle capture, The Isosceles Moment © Jerry L. Ferrara

Arietta:  according to Merriam-Webster, is a short aria, where an aria is defined as an elaborate melody sung by a single voice. Arietta      Last week a friend called and asked if I would like to go on a quick trip for the day to the National Bison Range in Montana … no hesitation here!      While we saw Bison, Pronghorn, Mule Deer and a plethora of bird species, I chose this capture of Montana’s state bird, a singing adult Western Meadowlark [a member of the Blackbird Family] as my best photo effort for the day. Seemingly everywhere one looked across the expansive grassland habitat, there was one of these showy, Robin-sized songsters sitting atop a shrub or fence post, belting out its bubbly, well-recognized arietta. ~ Anecdote and Western Meadowlark capture, Arietta © Jerry L. Ferrara

Environment In Chaos The image of Sandhill Cranes titled Environment In Chaos was initially made circa 1980 in a New Mexico marsh. The presentation is for the viewer to interpret. ~ Anecdote and Sandhill Cranes capture, Environment In Chaos © Jerry L. Ferrara