Chasing a Dream Shot: Red-Winged Blackbird Breath

I’ve always wanted to capture a photo of a red-winged blackbird with its breath visible in the crisp morning air. One of those dream shots I hadn’t chased until now. With the right conditions finally lining up, I headed to Miner’s Marsh for an early morning shoot, hoping everything would come together. While a bit of wind made it tricky, I came away with some shots I’m really happy with and plan to improve on next season.

Afterward, I made my way to Grand Pré in search of bald eagles or owls. I spotted a few eagles and respectfully kept my distance. This resulting in heavily cropped shots, but it was still a rewarding experience. I finished off the outing by scouting a nearby spot as a potential Milky Way location for later in the season.

Sometimes it’s not just about the images—it’s about the chase. Hope you enjoy the journey with me.


0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Explaining the Shot
2:52 - Video of Breath
3:48 - My RWBB images
5:20 - Best breaths, less than ideal composition
8:05 - Moon and the Tree. Explained
06:44 - Seeing what else was there
10:26 - Grand Pré
12:40 - Bald Eagle video and pics
13:40 - Milky Way Recce
14:10 - One last location
14:50 - Outro

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