The blog of Missouri Photographer Chad Davis

In a prior post titled “A rant with a twist“, I had talked about a park in Independence. I have visit George Owens Nature Park several times before mostly for the birds that are attracted to the feeding stations that are placed around the building.   Now, before I go on.  I think it would be good to fill you in on a little history here.

George Owens Nature Park is located at 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence Mo. 64057 The park consist of 86 acres of beautiful forest with lakes, hiking trails and wildlife.  It includes Six hiking trails, two fishing lakes.  Organized group campground, Family Picnic area, Nature Center, Rain Gardens and a Pavilion.

For those of you have visited and say this is a boring park, you are sadly mistaken or you truly do not really understand what enjoying nature is all about.  Perhaps a theme park is better suited to your desires.

Some of the upcoming events this park has to offer are Winter Hikes, Groundhog Day Celebration, Bluebird House Class etc. For more information please visit the website at http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Owens.aspx.

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With things slowing down a bit I have been able to get some work done.  I finally have finished editing the photographs taken in Wyoming.  Pictures from Devils Tower area as well Yellowstone and the Grand Teton’s.  I didn’t have many from the teton’s because I cut the trip short.  I even have a few shots from Missouri in there. continue reading…

Well, I guess your wondering why I haven’t posted something for sometime.   Let me first say, it’s not because I have been doing something fun.   That’s for sure.   So, let just say I have been planning, modifying, reading, studying and changing things up for the new year.  I have finally found the time to write something, so hear I am full of information and a few stories to share.  Before I start though or forget, Happy New Year to everyone.

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I’m sure everyone is going to be spending time with family this Holiday for Thanksgiving.  Like many of you I have been busy keeping up with the everyday chores, shopping finding the best deals for family and friends.  I just want to take a few moments to remind you that shipping from CD Photocare is free for all orders over $60 for this month of November.  If your not sure what to get family members this year, think about Gift Vouchers from CD Photocare. Gift Vouchers are a wonderful way to say thank you, plus they can be used for anything from a portrait session to one of kind fine art from landscapes to animals in the Studio Art section of the website.   Here is quick link to CD Photocare Gift Vouchers.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Chad

In the great world of the internet you would think one would write more, but this is not the case for me.  To many other things have been going on. To much on the list of things to do. To many things distracting my attention from my true love, which of course is photography.  So let’s start by saying this is my first post since August. Yes, I know!  I’m not keeping up.  It’s my first post for October for this year and hopefully not my last for this month.   Let’s get started shall we. continue reading…

I know it has been sometime since I have written anything.   I truly apologize for that.  To keep this short I just wanted to let everyone know, I do have new work that I plan on sharing.  There will be some new work from my latest trip to Yellowstone and the Teton’s.  The mosquitos seemed to get the best of me on this trip especially in the Teton’s.   Weather also put a damper on a few days for this trip, but provided a beautiful opportunity in Hayden Valley, more on a later post.   I should have new work for sale and posted before long.   That’s the latest news I have for now, so I hope you will come back for a visit to see what’s new.

In that last post I talked about the photographic opportunities in the local parks of Florida.  My next visit would be the pursuit of the Bald Eagles in Washington State.

First let me say, it’s really not difficult to find Bald Eagles to photograph.   You can even find them in Florida.  You just have to know where to look.  You ask why Bald Eagles.  Well, I have always loved this graceful and majestic bird.  They just seem to fly with ease.  There feathers on the end of their wings curl as they pump their wings for lift. You know when your in their presence when they speak.  It’s a distinctive sound.  Their fiscal appearance demands your attention.  On top of all that it’s the national bird of the United States, so why not.

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Well, I said there would be second post on the Florida Opportunities subject. I’m keeping my promise. So let me start.

In the prior post I stated that I searched for a couple hours for the wildlife in the parks. There are more then a few in Florida. Some you have to pay and others you do not. You can guess that ones you have to pay to get in would have plenty of wildlife to photograph. That’s not always the case. I have payed plenty to photograph the animals in Sea World and have come out with very little quality shots. That’s not to say that you can’t get some good shots, but you don’t get the type of shots that say wildlife. You get the shots that say wildlife in captivity. continue reading…

Hey Everyone,

Well, I’m back from the west coast. Actually I have been back for sometime, I just haven’t been able to get around to writing anything in the blog. I truly apologize for that. Even know I have been back for sometime I have been working pretty hard catching up with business, editing and analyzing all the pictures that I took from Florida and Washington. I have plenty of new photos up on the website. More on that a little later.

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Well, I have managed to make it back from my trip to Florida.   Spent some time photographing birds mostly. It sure is beautiful down there this time of year.  I didn’t have much time to photograph being that I was really down there for business photographing a wedding.  I normally don’t travel such distances to photograph weddings, but this happen to be a special occasion.   My niece was getting married and I told her that I would shoot her wedding.

What time I did have to myself I managed to check out the all famous Gatorland USA as well as take in a few shows at Sea World.  I took a few pictures here and there.   More pictures at Gatorland USA rookery were taken then anywhere else.  Here is there link if you get a chance to visit. http://www.gatorland.com The best times to visit are April to March.   continue reading…