I sketched these in the field too, but I admit I peeked at the back of my digital camera for the adult feeding the youngsters. I find a quick peek at the back of my camera a wonderful tool when sketching in the field.
Western grebe with a minnow for its youngster.
Three days in the Klamath Basin was wonderful. After I got home I sketched and painted from my laptop. For more go to my blog: www.elvafieldnotes.blogspot.com
Great sketches, Elva. I love the last one. A peek at the camera makes sense to me. I see better through the lens than with my own eyes! So many times I discover something in the image that is right in front of me and that I didn't see--like a preying mantis stalking a hummingbird, for example. After looking at the digital screen I became very alert to the danger that was near and observed some incredible interactions (hummer decided to move after the mantis moved closer for the third time!)
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a wonderful interaction to have discovered.
DeleteThese are just perfect! I haven't seen grebes for a year or two, miss them--and didn't realize how much till I saw your sketches, Elva!
ReplyDeleteCome to the Klamath Basin in late October and I can guarantee you some grebes ….. actually all summer.
DeleteBest of all is to see them dance.