Shot of the Month @ Michael Despines Photography

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Meadow Dream

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Shot of the Month – September 2025 In the early morning light, I scurried about the field photographing Savannah Sparrows as they fed on Lupines. A bird would land on a perch, and I would hurry over and fire off a few shots. After each opportunity, I checked the camera’s LCD screen to review the […]

A Sappy Tale…

Shot of the Month – August 2025 This month, we visit with the Red-breasted Sapsucker (RBS). I photographed this fellow in the yard on our Holl[...]

Standing Out From The Crowd

Shot of the Month – July 2025 Last month we explored a non-traditional approach to Tulip photography using a “zoom effect.” This m[...]

Fresh Flowers

Shot of the Month – June 2025 In April, I visited Washington’s famous tulip fields in Skagit County. As I drove to the location, I was[...]

Silver Falls State Park

Shot of the Month – May 2025 Stand in one spot for too long in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and there is a good chance that you will be covered i[...]

Long-tailed Meadowlark

Shot of the Month – April 2025 Some animals are masters of disguise, trying to quietly blend into the surrounding to avoid detection. That doe[...]

Pygmy Owl

Shot of the Month – March 2025 While in Patagonia, I finally came across an owl I had been trying to see for ages – a Pymy owl. Just loo[...]

Daily Challenge

Shot of the Month – February 2025 As the sun rises in Patagonia, a resting Guanaco looks on, likely wondering why we are up so early. A Guana-wh[...]

Trifecta!

Shot of the Month – January 2025 Boom! (The photographic equivalent of a “mic drop”) My favorite (best?) shot of 2024! A once[...]

Puma

Shot of the Month – December 2024 Thought #1: I can’t believe that this is happening! Look at this magnificent creature! After traveli[...]

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