ABOUT THE COVER ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD By Heidi Grace I AM HONOURED AND GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD THIS IMAGE ‘ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD’ FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THIS EDITION OF THE GALLERIE MAGAZINE. WHAT A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE - ESPECIALLY DURING THE DIFFICULTIES OF LIVING IN THIS PANDEMIC!
Flying While Intoxicated The aptly named Bohemian Waxwings travel in large flocks around the northern United States and Canada stopping for fruit along the way. Trees such as the Mountain Ash and Crabapple hold their fruit through the winter and when spring comes the fruit begins to ferment. Consuming this fermented fruit causes the birds to become drunk. Many birdwatchers have observed the antics of intoxicated robins and waxwings - it’s all fun and games until someone hits a window! Capturing this image of the striking Bohemian Waxwing was a combination of patience, timing and muscle. Handholding a large telephoto lens, for even a few minutes, is challenging for me but in animal photography the freedom of movement simply can’t be beat. “One More For The Road” earned a trophy for Best in Class Observer at the Alberta Image Competition in 2019 “One More For The Road” (Cheers to Gerry David for Shot with a Sony a9, at 560 mm, 1/1000 sec., f/8, ISO 640. explaining my image title and sharing his knowledge about ‘drunk bird syndrome’ with the audience!). That accomplishment spurred me on to apply for and achieve my next Accreditation in Ornithology/Bird Photography in 2020.
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All Creatures Great And Small I am passionate about animals, both wild and domestic, photographing them brings me such joy! In recent years I’ve dedicated myself to focus on them entirely (pun intended). Whether I’m documenting animal activity in nature, creating “personality portraits” of pets in my studio, or out in the country capturing the bond between people and horses, it all stems from my deep love and respect for animals. Heidi Grace “Animal Art for Your Home & Heart” In combining her love of photography with her passion for animals, Heidi discovered the perfect marriage. Her mission is to provide her clients with a personalized masterpiece image of their beloved animal companions, one that sparks joy every time they see it. As a member of HeartsSpeak.org she volunteers with animal rescue organizations to photograph adoptable animals who need homes. Aside from being an Award-winning Accredited Professional Photographer she is also Certified as a Professional Photo Manager. She helps others organize, digitize, restore, back up and preserve their family photos for future generations. Website: heidigracephotography.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiGracePetPhotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidigracephotography/
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