Student Birder
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1. I felt that it was tricky getting the birds slight twist of the head okay. I am not a watercolorist, so I used marker to give an impression of the feathers and markings. It is a start.
2. I think you definitely notice more of the subtleties in the birds positioning and markings when you are trying to draw it. When I am out in the field photographing I try to get a clear, interesting shot within the birds environment at the moment. It might take a few photos to get enough data to make a good ID. I guess in nature journaling you have to decide if you want to make an impression and collect some data of your time in nature or if you are interesting in being more realistic. -
I live in western Massachusetts surrounded by forest. I am a birder and photographer who is always tromping about in both urban and rural locations. I wanted to document my tromping other than in just photos to make myself observe a little closer and meld a bit more with nature. I drew a great deal when I was younger, but have lost touch with that side of myself. I want to record my life in more than just text and a nature journal seems like just the ticket. I liked all of the entries in the video and might take inspiration from a number of them I think walking and sketching small things that peak my interest will be the method for me. I’d like to do a day of good journaling each week. Don’t want to overcommit. I also will probably go back and add species and other info after the fact. The thought of learning to add color to my journals is intriguing to me.
1. I felt that it was tricky getting the birds slight twist of the head okay. I am not a watercolorist, so I used marker to give an impression of the feathers and markings. It is a start.
2. I think you definitely notice more of the subtleties in the birds positioning and markings when you are trying to draw it. When I am out in the field photographing I try to get a clear, interesting shot within the birds environment at the moment. It might take a few photos to get enough data to make a good ID. I guess in nature journaling you have to decide if you want to make an impression and collect some data of your time in nature or if you are interesting in being more realistic. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)