Black-Crowned Night Heron #1 Canvas Print

Black-Crowned Night Heron in flight with small fish. I was working a part-time job as a security guard at an RV resort in Southern California when I captured this image. I normally made my first round of the evening just before sunset, which is about the time that the animals become active. I just happened to be out with my camera on this evening. Originally recorded on Fuji 100 film and later scanned as a digital image. This image is also available as an AI generated watercolor and with the scripture Matthew 6:26.

My interest in photography began in middle school and continued throughout my career as a historian for various units in the United States Air Force. That is where I began concentrating on scenic and wildlife photograph. With the numerous deployments and permanent duty stations I refined my art and improved my equipment. After retiring from the service, I began working with a school photographer in Idaho and learned individual and family portrait, school sports, and wedding photography. I started my own business and did well enough to support my family. However, as my eyesight began to diminish, I was unable to properly focus film cameras. I simply could no longer provide the quality that I expected from myself, and I sold the business...