A group of intricately detailed miniatures inspired by Celtic mythology is displayed in front of a rustic, weathered structure covered in moss and foliage. The miniatures, depicting various fantastical creatures, include a central figure holding a banner, flanked by others wielding weapons and adorned with unique features like tusks and intricate patterns. The scene is set amidst a misty, ethereal atmosphere, enhancing the mystical theme of the Famhairean campaign.
I probably spend way too much on camera gear—but it keeps me busy. Just yesterday, I added a Canon RF 1.4x Extender to my setup, pairing it with the Canon R5 and the 200–800mm lens. That bumps my maximum focal length up to 1120mm, effectively bringing me about 40% closer to the subject—usually birds. I gave it a quick test last night with a snapshot of the moon (you can find it somewhere in my threads). I’ll need more time with it before I can judge how much it affects image quality, though everything I’ve read suggests the impact is minimal. I joke about overspending, but honestly, the gear gives me purpose. It’s like running a quiet workshop where no one pays, but the craft keeps calling—each photo a piece laid gently on the bench, shaped by light and patience.
“A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” — Phyllis McGinley
"A slender channel of water winds gently through the heart of the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, like a quiet breath drawn between the tall grasses of the bayou. The water’s surface is smooth and glassy, mirroring the sky above—a soft tapestry of pale blue streaked with drifting clouds that seem to pause in reflection. On either side of the channel, the banks rise just slightly, clothed in dense, golden grasses that sway with a whisper in the breeze. Their color hints at late summer or early autumn, a warm yellow tinged with green and brown.
Bushes dot the edges here and there, adding texture and depth to the scene, their leaves tangled and wild, untouched by human hands. The landscape feels still, as if time has slowed to honor the quiet dignity of this wetland. There are no signs of movement—no birds in flight, no ripples from passing fish—just the hush of nature holding its breath. The image captures a moment of pure tranquility, where water, sky, and earth meet in gentle harmony." - Copilot
"Silent Passage"
By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography https://pixels.com/profiles/scottloringdavis
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A beaver dam in a swampy forest in southern Poland.
This year's spring in this area is very dry. Beavers know how important water management is.
April 2025
The photo shows a beaver dam on a small, brown river that flows through a swampy forest. One third of the frame from the bottom shows a dam built of sticks debarked by beavers. Fresh green grass grows between the sticks. The center of the frame is a brown, swampy river that flows lazily from the right side of the frame and spreads wide in front of the dam. To the left of the water lies the crooked trunk of an old tree. The upper part of the frame is a dark swamp forest covered mainly with alder. Between the trees fresh spring grass. The entire scene is illuminated by the soft, warm afternoon sun.