CFG Photography
My photography is rooted in a profound respect for the natural world. Birds, with their fleeting movements and quiet resilience, have always felt like mirrors of something greater—fragile yet enduring, ordinary yet extraordinary. I strive not only to capture their beauty, but to create moments of connection that remind us of our shared place in nature. Each photograph is an invitation to pause, look closer, and feel the subtle conversations happening all around us in the wild.
This month’s highlight reel
An immature Bald Eagle putting on a show with a bass in its clasp
Barrow's Goldeneye on the Oswego River. A very rare find!
Canada Goose showing off its landing skills and its feather texture on its back.
Buffleheads don't take Ozempic.
Carolina Wren looking over its domain
The elegance (and slimness) of a Cedar Waxwing
Common Goldeneye (male) comes in for a landing
And that's why she's called a Goldeneye!
Eastern Bluebird - he's finding a port in the snowstorm
Northern Flicker in the golden hour
Hairy Woodpecker - on Valentine's Day with a heart-shaped piece of suet about to go down his gullet.
I'm a Long-tailed Duck, and I AM PROUD!
And the Oscar for Best Hair & Makeup goes to Miss Pileated Woodpecker
Red-tailed Hawk protecting its prey from a nosy photographer
A Saw-whet Owl looking for songbirds to eat.
Surf Scoter - looking a bit goofy, but that's what Surfs do!
Tufted Titmouse - the head tilt gets me every time.
A White-throated Sparrow with a diamond engagement ring in its bill
White-winged Scoter with its eye liner sponsored by Nike
Yellow-rumped Warbler overwintering at Montezuma NWR
A Cedar Waxwing picks just the right Juniper berry!
A Merlin with someone's foot in his mouth as an appetizer
And that's why they're called Red-breasted Nuthatches
Harlequin Duck making a rare appearance this winter
Snow Buntings showing their impressions as fighter jets coming into a landing
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The eye behind the lens
Hi, I’m Carmen.
After nearly 40 years as an educator, I found a new passion in photography upon retirement. Drawn to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, I now focus on photographing birds in their natural habitats, highlighting both their behavior and elegance. Photography has become a way for me to keep learning, observing, and connecting with nature. My work reflects a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a desire to share the quiet, fleeting moments that reveal the essence of bird life. Every outing with my camera is an opportunity to grow, discover, and stay inspired by the wild.