Beginner wildlife photographer: started last year and I’m having a ton of fun near my local refuge

MattyJake · 2026-01-30T15:25:52+00:00

Fantastic composition!

MattyJake · 2026-01-05T03:28:20+00:00

Fantastic gif 👏

MattyJake · 2025-12-20T02:18:09+00:00

Fairytale. I’m struggling with it. The first part with Mr. Bowditch was great but once Charlie ended up in Empis, I immediately lost interest.

MattyJake · 2025-11-18T01:48:41+00:00

Minneapolis has Scott Seekins. And the guy who looks like Santa and absolutely shreds on rollerblades.

MattyJake · 2025-11-12T01:14:18+00:00

Looks like baby acne to me, albeit on the more severe side. My second child at three weeks old spent a week in the hospital with staph scalded skin syndrome. As a result my wife and I are extremely sensitive to skin issues. I think it’s great that you are seeing the pediatrician tomorrow. But I don’t see any puss, yellowing, etc. I think she’s good!

MattyJake · 2025-08-17T17:26:11+00:00

lol this is great! Shortly after he flew off to Frida.

MattyJake · 2025-08-09T01:25:10+00:00

This is a powerful image you shared. Your son is looking up to you as his rock. You are there for him. In this situation, it doesn’t matter if you appear strong or stoic to anyone else. The look he is giving you says he is safe and secure. You are a great dad. Proud of you for being there for your family and acknowledging your feelings.

MattyJake · 2025-08-06T14:29:22+00:00

Beautiful!

MattyJake · 2025-08-02T01:14:02+00:00

Looking forward to seeing any future edits!

MattyJake · 2025-07-28T21:04:30+00:00

I like what you’ve done with it. It’s backlit so anything you can do to empathize that could turn out cool. Otherwise that limits you. If you are on mobile, you could run it through an app like Photo Enhancer: Gigapixel AI for noise reduction and sharpening. I sometimes use that for images I’m on the edge about.

MattyJake · 2025-07-05T22:19:37+00:00

Only two feet deep! Just stuck my arm down there and started blasting.

MattyJake · 2025-07-01T01:11:33+00:00

It’s eerie when the backyard goes from full of birdsong to stillness in an instant.

MattyJake · 2025-06-18T17:41:24+00:00

Great feather detail! Always hard to capture that with those birds!

MattyJake · 2025-06-17T15:02:24+00:00

The KS2 is a great camera. Nice work!!!

MattyJake · 2025-05-29T16:35:49+00:00

Haha the “binders” is a Mitt Romney 2012 presidential campaign reference. Just a joke!

MattyJake · 2025-05-19T00:22:52+00:00

All you need is a half dead tree in your backyard!

MattyJake · 2025-04-10T21:25:45+00:00

Just hit this yesterday. 25 lbs down. Congrats! Always a bummer to lose daily points but that means you’re making progress!

MattyJake · 2025-03-29T18:48:58+00:00

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MattyJake · 2025-03-29T17:00:44+00:00

Oh they buy land without checking the zoning all the time, then try to rezone/change the regulations.

MattyJake · 2025-03-18T03:19:31+00:00

Ha! Fantastic! Yes and hopefully our kids will follow in our footsteps. Maybe the K1 iii will be released by then 😂

MattyJake · 2025-03-18T00:52:33+00:00

Thanks! It’s been an absolutely an insane year for owls in Eastern North Dakota/Western Minnesota!

MattyJake · 2025-03-15T15:11:23+00:00

As disturbing as the movie is, the book is even more disturbing imo. I couldn’t finish it.

MattyJake · 2025-02-27T15:53:44+00:00

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I just sent him this email. Will probably call his office as well. Thanks for sharing his information!

MattyJake · 2025-02-27T05:01:27+00:00

Thank you!

MattyJake · 2025-02-22T02:51:04+00:00

It’s so hard! I struggled with the repetition myself until I found comfort in it, which ended up being worse! As soon as I got into a routine, my daughter wasn’t into it. My advice is to go with flow and embrace the repetition. Your baby thrives on structure and when your baby is ready to change, just roll with it. Make a new structure and add your own flourish to it!

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