Wildlife Photography: Squirrel Eating Lunch

This squirrel was having a great time hanging out on a tree, eating lunch, and being just low enough to taunt our dog. I think he's chowing down on remnants of a pine cone.

A squirrel eats lunch

It's amazing how quickly a cellphone camera (Galaxy S21FE) can acquire a subject and be used to zoom in for a nice photo.

Commuter Photo: Atlanta Skylines and Byways

For most of 2026, I've been commuting to mid-town Atlanta. Traffic, parking, the walk to the office--It's all a pain. But, it has opened up new areas of the city, new photo subjects, new times of day, and new light to me as a casual photographer.

Of course, my shots tend to be quick. I've got places to be. But, it also means the shots are real. I can't stand around taking pictures when I was supposed to be in a meeting five minutes ago. These shots are of lines and light and urban scenes that catch my eye.

Wildlife Photography: A Chipmunk on the Nature Trail

Nothing brings you closer to nature more than walking a dog everyday. You'll often  get to see what your dog sees, hears, or smells. A cell phone in your pocket can make every wildlife encounter a photo opportunity. This Chipmunk is a good example.

A Chipmunk in witness protection

If you're looking to take good wildlife photos without spending a fortune, you might try a bridge camera with a high magnification zoom. Something like this Kodak Pixpro AZ528 with a 52x zoom might be perfect for the casual photographer.

Kodak Pixpro AZ528 (Amazon photo)

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