Summer’s Final Glory at Wegerzyn
The City of Dayton has lots of little hidden gems when it comes to enjoying nature, thanks mostly due to Five Rivers MetroParks and their commitment to not only preserving green space and wildlife habitats but also managing these valuable resources in a way that allows and encourages access for all to appreciate and enjoy.
Wegerzyn Gardens is a perfect example. I recently received a tip from a friend that this area was in full bloom with late summer flowers and wildflowers, attracting scores of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, a wide variety of butterflies and many other little critters taking advantage of the summer harvest.
I had to stop by for a look and a few shots. Below is just a small sample of what I captured. In all of these photographs I used a Canon 1D Mark II camera, Canon 300mm f4 IS L lens and Canon 550ex Speedlite for fill flash. One tip about photographing hummingbirds - believe it or not it is actually easier to shoot these little fast-movers using manual focus.
