Some photographers have the skill and patience to bring out just the right smile from a reluctant child or capture the perfect photo of newlyweds. I have to admit that I am drawn to subjects with feathers, fur or fins.
Swainson's Hawk |
I’m fortunate to live a short drive away from a special place to view these scenes and many others. The Cosumnes River Preserve is a nature preserve spanning 46,000 acres located about 20 miles south of Sacramento. It’s jointly managed by a number of organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited and various local, state and federal groups. The Cosumnes River is the last free-flowing river in the Central Valley. In addition to trees and marshy areas, crops including rice are grown, which compliment the natural wildlife habitat.
Sandhill Crane |
When I visit this special place with camera and tripod at the ready, I’m filled with a sense of freedom, perhaps similar to that of the birds that are flying around me.
Leslie Morris is a Sacramento-based photographer specializing in bird and wildlife imagery.
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