Thursday (06-February-2014) — Florida

Gone to See Florida 2014 Road Trip Day 6. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Winter Nature in Florida: Red-breasted Robin viewed from Black Point Wildlife Drive. There was a noisy flock of Robins in the trees, but only this one would allow me to take its picture.

Lone Robin on Vacation in Florida. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 1800, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). There was a noisy flock of American Robins in the trees, but only this one would allow me to take its picture. (David J Mathre)
Lone Robin on Vacation in Florida. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 1800, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec).  (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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