Eric C. Reuter's Page

I am an intermediate level birder, but primarily a nature and wildlife photographer, with birds as my primary subject. My love of nature stems from early childhood, inspired by my mother. I've been into photography since I was 18. Now in my early 50's, I've spent the last few years focusing (no pun intended) on the birds. Behavioral and action shots are what I strive for. I spend countless hours in the field, observing, photographing...and above all, learning.

I live in the Northeast, in New Jersey. I've lived here all my life. New Jersey gets a bad rap. It's a spectacular place for birds. Cape May, Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, Island Beach State Park, Sandy Hook, Great Swamp, Barnegat Light. All amazing places to go and observe birds and shoot. There are 426 Species of birds on the list for possible or previously seen in NJ. I can spend years here trying to find them all. I have done a little traveling, but not as much as I would like to.

One place that is awe-inspiring is to see the hordes of Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam in Maryland. I have been there about a half-dozen times, and am looking forward to the fall when they return. Nothing like being able to see close to 200 Bald Eagles in one spot.

The most amazing place I have been is to Southwest Florida. Sanibel Island, Ding Darling NWR, Corkscrew Swamp in Naples, The Venice Rookery, and the Burrowing Owls in Cape Coral. Just overwhelming. I envy those who live there. I could shoot there for years and never tire of it.

My website: http://www.avianphotography.com

My Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34201377@N02/

My gear: Canon EOS 7D and EOS 50D. Lenses - Canon L-Series professional, 400mm F5.6, Canon L-Series 300mm F4.0. I shoot all of my work hand held.

Birds to me are the most amazing of creatures. An endless gallery of photos awaits the patient observer.