Joe Francavilla Photography

Thank you! 🙂

Thank you! 🙂

Yes! Upper Midwest, not far from Lake Michigan.

Those moment are all around! I hope you can find many more in the coming days.

We had our first snowfall of the season here in the Midwest yesterday and it caught some flowers by surprise. #flowers #snow #photography #nikon

White-breasted nuthatch posing for the camera #birds #photography #nuthatch #nikon

Reposting this palm warbler I mislabeled in a previous post. Thank you for a commenter for catching the error. I always enjoy seeing these little birds! #birds #warbler #photography #nikon

Yep, thanks. I was organizing a bunch of photos and mislabeled this one.

I was in the right place at the right time to photograph this dramatically lit red-bellied woodpecker holding a small seed. #birds #photography #shadow #woodpecker #dramatic #nikon

Gull flying away with lunch on a Rhode Island beach #birds #photography #gull #nikon

Definitely one of my favorite recent photos—a fierce deer/goose rivalry #birds #deer #photography #nikon

Maybe next summer!

A double-crested cormorant takes flight. They're not as waterproofed as other water birds so they use the open water to run and gain lift during takeoff. #birds #photography #cormorant #nikon

I agree!

Yes! They're not the biggest bird around, but there's something so imposing about them.

Today I saw a HUGE number of large milkweed bug nymphs feeding on a milkweed seed pod. The larger black spots near their head are their wings beginning to develop. #macro #photography #insect #nikon

Turkey vulture circling high above Lake Estes on a recent trip to Estes Park, Co. I'm always in awe seeing these amazing birds in flight! #birds #vulture #photography #nikon

Deer nose and tongue close-up #deer #photography #wildlife #nikon

Early morning head shot of a gull on the beach #birds #gull #photography #nikon

It definitely takes them a while to get airborne.

Thanks!

A great egret that had no interest in sticking around for a portrait session #birds #egret #photography #nikon

Near where I saw the egret yesterday I saw this double-crested cormorant. Their bones are denser than those of ducks and their feather are not as waterproofed, so they tend to sink a bit under the surface when they swim. And they have such incredible eyes! #birds #cormorant #photography #nikon

Wow, thanks for sharing! I've never seen them so comfortable around people that you could get so close!

Thank you! 🙂

I appreciate that! 🙂

I appreciate the recommendation. I'll check out his stuff!

Thank you! 🙂

Thank you! 🙂

I've been returning frequently to a particular spot where I've seen lots of herons lately. This is the closest I've been able to get to a great egret, and I got lucky with a nice reflection through the duck grass. #birds #egret #photography #reflection #nikon