ChasingTheWildOutdoors: Blog https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog en-us (C) ChasingTheWildOutdoors [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:52:00 GMT Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:52:00 GMT https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-12/u8819220-o592636752-50.jpg ChasingTheWildOutdoors: Blog https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog 120 90 New YouTube video!!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/new-youtube-video Everyone! 

 

I have finally dropped a new YouTube video regarding the "Biggest Week in American Birding!" A 10 minute video from the Magee Marsh Adventure. Please take moment and head on over and check it out!!!

 

 

Black-throated Blue Warbler BBlack-throated Blue WarblerBlack-throated Blue Warbler

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birds blog business photography wildlife YouTube https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/new-youtube-video Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:51:36 GMT New Gallery, The birds of Ohio (Magee Marsh) https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/new-gallery-the-birds-of-ohio-magee-marsh If you are a birder, bird photographer, or simply an outdoor enthusiast, you have likely heard of the "Biggest Week in American Birding."  Every May, at the edge of Lake Erie, Magee Marsh in Ohio comes to life with not only colorful warblers and migrant birds, but thousands of people walk along the boardwalk in hopes of seeing their target bird.  I took in this spectacle in May of 2023 and I was not disappointed. I managed to snap over 6000 photos and came away with some amazing shots.  My target bird, the Black-throated Blue Warbler, gave me multiple opportunities for some spectacular images! This Gallery is but a snippet of the amazing creatures that were captured during that week.  Check out the Gallery in my Portfolio and check back often as I will be posting a video on my Youtube channel as well as a blog post concerning the logistics of such an adventure. Keep your face in the wind and your eyes on the skyline.

 

American Redstart AAmerican Redstart One of the first species I came upon during my week long adventure to Magee Marsh, Ohio

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/new-gallery-the-birds-of-ohio-magee-marsh Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:57:25 GMT Birds of Nepal now updated!!!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/birds-of-nepal-now-updated Hey!!! I took a bucket list adventure to Nepal in October of 2022.  I trekked to Mount Everest Base camp and then headed to the Jungle to capture the Birds of Nepal.  I have finally updated the gallery and added it to my Portfolio.  Take a look, and stay tuned for the Landscapes of Nepal, including Mount Everest!

Asian Green Bee-eater 2Asian Green Bee-eater 2A pair of Green Bee-eaters on a wire in Chitwan National Park, Nepal.

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure asia bird birding birds blog nepal photography https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/birds-of-nepal-now-updated Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:46:19 GMT Montana Bird Gallery Updated https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/montana-bird-gallery-updated Hey all,

 

The Montana Bird Gallery has been updated with many birds from the 2022 adventure's. Also, I added dates to the photo captions.  I may start making subfolders according to year as this gallery is getting rather large.  Take some time and enjoy the over 200 photos in the gallery.

 

Sagebrush Sparrow B 2022Sagebrush Sparrow B 2022 Look at the cool additions to the Sagebrush Sparrow, my favorite Montana Sparrow Species.

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birds blog photography wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/montana-bird-gallery-updated Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:21:44 GMT New Gallery!!! Birds of Alabama!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/new-gallery-birds-of-alabama Hey all!  

In April of 2022, I took in the bird migration at the famous Birding location of Dauphin Island Alabama.  This small island off the coast of Alabama, and very near to Florida is a birding destination! The migration north fills the island with 100's of species during the spring and fall.  I was able to record over 50 species per day and photograph 98 percent of them. The gallery is just a snapshot of the over 2000 photos Scarlet Tanager CScarlet Tanager CTarget Bird number 1
that I came away with.  The target birds for the trip included the Scarlet Tanager, The Hooded Warbler, and the Kentucky Warbler.  All three made an appearance and all three were photographed.  Other notable species included a Swainson's Thrush, a Painted Bunting (no photo), a Blue-eyed Viero, and many waders along the coast.  It was an amazing trip.  This trip helped me reach over 500 birds for my life list. The adventure was everything I hoped for!  

Take a minute, enjoy the photos, and if one speaks to you, message me and we can work out a lasting piece of wall art.

 

Equipment used:

Canon R6 (2)

Canon RF 800 F11

Canon RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1

Canon EF-RF adapter

Sigma 70-200 F2.8

Cotton Carrier Scout G2 Sling

Optek Camera Straps

Induro CF Tripod

Nest 530 Gimbal Head

 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birding birds blog business migration outdoors photography travel wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/new-gallery-birds-of-alabama Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:04:29 GMT Updating the website, and galleries, and new blog posts!!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/updating-the-website-and-galleries-and-new-blog-posts Hey all!

With 2022 in the books, it is time once again to update the many galleries on the website. Please take a moment and look at the additions! New photos of Bighorn Sheep, elk, deer, bears, and more.  Also I am now adding the year the photo was taken, and moving the wildlife galleries into chronological order.  The bird galleries will still be in alphabetical order, with the year added.  I will be adding blogs regarding the numerous adventures I embarked on in 2022.  Please, check them out, comment, like, and as always, if you see a photograph that speaks to you and you want to add it to your collection of art, contact me and we can get a special and amazing piece that it unique and just for you!

-Cole

Sow Grizzly Looking right 2022Sow Grizzly Looking right 2022Spring Grizzly sow, looking for grubs.

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birds blog photography wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/1/updating-the-website-and-galleries-and-new-blog-posts Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:45:35 GMT PODCAST Episode with All outdoors photography podcast!!!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/2/podcast-episode-with-all-outdoors-photography-podcast Hey all!!!

 

I was honored to be a guest on the All Outdoors Photography Podcast episode 60!!! Have a listen wherever you stream your podcasts. It was a lot of fun!!!!  Or... follow the YouTube link here.

https://youtu.be/EFvtGvLNgww
 

 

Cole

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird photography podcast wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/2/podcast-episode-with-all-outdoors-photography-podcast Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:36:01 GMT New Gallery updated!!!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/2/new-gallery-updated Hey all, welcome to the page!!! Take a look at the newest gallery, BIRDS OF BELIZE!!!  As you will see, some of the included photos are labeled as "ID Photo."  This is a way for me to include a photo log of my life list of birds.  Some of these photographs are not print quality, but still give the viewer an idea of what the bird is and how it looks.  Please enjoy, and stay tuned for a full blog post about the adventure!!!!

 

Red-legged Honeycreeper Red-legged Honeycreeper BThe jungle is full of color!!!

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birds blog business photography wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/2/new-gallery-updated Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:33:38 GMT National Bird Day 2022 https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/1/national-bird-day-2022 Hey!  Welcome to 2022!!!!  Today, the 5th of January happens to be National Bird Day!!! Take a moment and check out the galleries that are all about, BIRDS!!!!

 

As always, if you want to get some wall art, shoot me an email and let's get started!!!

 

Cole

 

 

Lazuli Bunting CLazuli Bunting CA Lazuli Bunting hanging out in Montana.

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals bird birds blog business photography small wildlife https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/1/national-bird-day-2022 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:08:30 GMT Merry Christmas 2021 https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/merry-christmas-2021 Common Redpoll I (2021)Common Redpoll I (2021)Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to all of you!!! 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/merry-christmas-2021 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 20:24:57 GMT Portfolio has been Updated!! https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/portfolio-has-been-updated Hello.  As 2021 comes to a close, I have taken a few days to update the many portfolios.  Please take a moment to browse, comment, like, and purchase if you find one to your liking.-- As always, the adventure awaits!

Cole

 

 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals deer elk photography wildlife yellowstone https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/portfolio-has-been-updated Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:14:02 GMT Winter in Yellowstone https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/winter-in-yellowstone Winter is here!! 2022 will be an amazing year. To Start it, I will be hitting the northern range of Yellowstone Park often.  Follow along here for updates and more!!! Ridge Bull elkLazy Morning Winter ElkThis Bull elk greets the morning sun along the Blacktail Plateau in YNP

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) adventure animals deer elk Photography wildlife Yellowstone YNP https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/12/winter-in-yellowstone Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:18:48 GMT Common RedPoll https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/3/common-redpoll I have always had an interest in bird species.  A few years ago my best friend wanted to go on a bird photography trip.  It took about 7 minutes of photographing Lewis's Woodpeckers that got me hooked.  Since that day I have spent many days in search of birds adding to my life species list.  One bird that I have spent 3 winters looking for is the Common Redpoll.  It's not a rare bird, but one that I wanted quality photographs of.  This winter, while looking at the house finches at the feeder, I saw a small bird that didn't fit in.  Soon, there were about 7 that were different.  I knew.  Common Redpolls.  I grabbed the Canon 7d MK II and the Sigma 150-600 and waited for the shot.  It wasn't long and I had over 100 frames of Common Redpoll to go through.  I found this shot to be among the top. 

Sometimes, you don't have to go far to seek adventure.  This took place in my backyard.  Close to home.  Close to coffee maker.  I always try to make an adventure out of something everyday.  It's how I get better.  It's how I grow.

Common RedpollPerched on a deer antler

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) 7dii adventure backyard bird sigma150-600 wanderlust wildlife winter https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/3/common-redpoll Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:49:19 GMT Springtime in Yellowstone https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/4/springtime-in-yellowstone Gatta love Spring in Yellowstone National Park.  No people, newborn animals, bears, and the start of wild flower season.  Make sure to check out some of the recently added pics from my last two day trips!!!
 

Cole
 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/4/springtime-in-yellowstone Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:37:39 GMT Adventures in the click https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/1/adventures-in-the-click Cold Bison B 2015Cold Bison B 2015

A cold snowy buffalo. https://chasingthewildoutdoors.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/adventure-in-every-click/
 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) 2015 5dii YNP Winter landscape wildlife aninmal adventure https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/1/adventures-in-the-click Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:06:50 GMT Yellowstone Park Day trip https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/yellowstone-park-day-trip Spent a wonderful fall day, driving the roads of Yellowstone National Park.  The fall colors were awesome and many animals were out and about.
 


 


 

]]> [email protected] (ChasingTheWildOutdoors) https://chasingthewildoutdoors.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/10/yellowstone-park-day-trip Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:46:52 GMT