Don Larkin is Eastside Audubon Photographer of the Month in March
A juvenile Waxwing tossing a berry
Canon 5D Mark IV, 560 mm, 1/1000 sec at f8, ISO 2500
Don Larkin was selected as the Eastside Audubon Society Photographer in March for his photographs of Cedar Waxwings.
The photos were taken on January 22nd at Madison Park in Seattle.
“My wife Margaret and I visited Madison Park with the purpose of photographing Cedar Waxwings,” he says. “It was a cold morning that day, and many of the birds didn’t arrive until after the sun had reached the trees. When they did arrive, a lot of the Waxwings were fluffed out to keep warm. It is always fun watching Waxwings practice their juggling act of tossing berries in the air and catching them in their beaks.”
He adds, “we always use long telephoto lenses and keep a safe distance away to let the wildlife feel relaxed and natural. “
You can see more Waxwing photos and the Larkins’ entire nature portfolio on their SmugMug.
A juvenile Waxwing landing on a branch
Canon 5D Mark IV, 560 mm, 1/1000 sec at f8, ISO 2500
A fluffed-out Waxwing sits on a limb, framed with berries above and below.
Canon 5D Mark IV, 560 mm, 1/1000 sec at f8, ISO 2500
About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award
The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.