As Louisianians, we have a fondness for consuming crawfish. Interestingly, we are not alone in our appreciation for this delicacy - even our winged companions seem to share our love for it. During one of my outings, I came across a duo of Owls who were taking turns catching crawfish from the nearby lake. They would either consume it themselves or offer it to their partner. I have witnessed similar behavior at Lake Martin before, where a group and I once observed an Owl repeatedly diving into the water for over an hour to catch and devour crawfish.
Read MoreInfrared photograph of a Tupelo Tree at Millers Lake
Here’s a stunning infrared photo of the Tupelo Tree at Miller’s Lake. The image features a high-contrast black-and-white effect with light foliage and dark clouds in the background. You can also spot some birds in the distance, adding to the lake’s serene beauty.
Read MoreBlack-Bellied Whistling Duck - from rare to abundant
When I returned to Louisiana in 2001, seeing a Black-Bellied Whistling Duck was rare. Since then, the population has rapidly increased to the point that it is the most common duck I see.
Read MoreAlligator with Hunting Hook
On the last day of my May photo tour, we encountered this giant alligator on a log. While making a photograph, we noticed a large hook in its mouth. The poor creature managed to evade the hunter's snare but now is living with this hook.
Bird Photography in Southern Louisiana, a PDF Guide
I've greated a guide on when and where to photograph birds in Southern Louisiana. I'm selling the guide for $29.99. If you plan on visiting Louisiana to photograph birds this is a handy reference. The link to purchase and download the guide is here.
Reminder Reset your Camera's to Daylight Savings Time
Once again, we change to daylight savings time. Make sure to reset the time in your camera along with your clocks.
Read MoreIt's time to set your camera to Daylight Savings Time
Reminder the time changes this weekend, set your camera to daylight savings time.
2020-03-15 Photo Trip
Day one of a 3 day trip. On the way in I checked on Jefferson Island. There's good news and bad news.
Read MoreIt's time to set your camera to Daylight Savings Time
Reminder the time changes this weekend, set your camera to daylight savings time.
Charles Bush Photography Blog Post
I want to thank my friends at Back to Normal Physical Therapy for purchasing a 40" x 60" print of my "A Foggy Morning in the Swamp" photograph taken during my December Photo Tour at Lake Dauterive. Click below to read details about preparing the image and where and how it was printed.
Read MoreCharles Bush Photography Blog Post
This afternoon I received an email from Kristi Enricke at Cazan Lake. She sent along with a picture with Great Egrets in the Rookery. Last year this was the best shooting on our Spring tours. Hopefully, I can get up there soon and check things out. I'm excited that the spring shooting is starting this early, I'm expecting a good year.
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