Tips from the House of Zen Archives - DeBardeleben Photography

Restaurant-Worthy Photos with Your iPhone: Food Photography Tips

hankster — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:27:09 +0000

These days, everyone is a food photographer! In the age of social media, we are constantly bombarded with mouthwatering images of dishes. But how do you take those restaurant-quality photos with just your phone? The good news is that you don’t need fancy equipment to capture stunning food photos. With a little know-how and your […]

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Mating Season (part two)

hankster — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:14:32 +0000

Bobcats breed from February through March. They are polygamous and do not form lasting pair bonds. The young are born after a 62-day gestation period in April or May. Females produce one litter each year consisting of 1–4 kittens, with an average litter size of 2. The female is the exclusive provider and the male […]

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It’s Breeding Season (part one)

hankster — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:33:35 +0000

Late January through early March is coyote mating season. Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high. The mere presence of a coyote is not a cause for concern. MassWildlife officials […]

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So much for Gourd season

hankster — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:19:53 +0000

Gourds are a versatile and beautiful fruit that can be used for a variety of purposes, we use them as bird feeders. But when bear season begins, it’s time to bring gourd season to a quick end. Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. And while they’re not typically aggressive toward humans, […]

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It’s Finally Gourd Season

hankster — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:05:12 +0000

As previously mentioned, we like to experiment with natural elements for feeding and photographing birds. One of my personal favorite things to use as feeders are gourds; pumpkins, squash, and anything large enough to hollow out and fill with feed. The squash didn’t really work out as well as I had hoped, but the pumpkins […]

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Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, and Gourds

hankster — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:42:34 +0000

Here at the Garden Studio, we’re passionate about bird photography and have created a habitat that attracts various bird species, including red-bellied woodpeckers. As we transition into Autumn, we shift our focus to birds such as woodpeckers, cardinals, and bluejays, which are prevalent during this season. We still enjoy visits from tufted titmice, dark-eyed juncos, […]

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