Swan Frost Flower

"Swan Frost Flower"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

If you’ve never seen a frost flower, you are missing out! Frost flowers aren’t real flowers; they are beautifully sculpted from the frozen sap of a vegetation called white crownbeard.

When conditions are right with temperatures in the twenties, and the right amount of rain, the sap pushes out and forms ribbons of ice. As a photographer, I love witnessing their beauty, but it does come at the sacrifice enduring the cold temps and wind chill.

The Lord knows my favorite thing to photograph are birds, so it came to no surprise to find a frost flower in the shape of a swan. I have to say I was astonished! I love the miracles He shows me!

This photo was taken in 2015. I am looking forward to photographing them again this winter.

Peek-A-Boo Panda

“Peek-A-Boo Panda”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

It's been a while since I've been to Zoo Atlanta, but I loved photographing all the animals while I was there! I think I could photograph for a few days before I would tire from shooting.

Now is the perfect time to visit the zoo to see the giant panda twins La Lun & Xi Lun! 

Location: Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

At Rest

"At Rest"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Recently, I had the privilege of standing about 15 feet away from this beautiful barred owl for over three hours. He was tired from a long night of hunting and enjoyed resting in this small tree.

I did not just walk up and find him. One thing led to another.

I went to the garden to photograph objects using a long shutter speed, but I heard a new bird call and set out to find it. Looking for the bird led me to a cute chipmunk to photograph.

A flash of motion in the distance caught my eye. It was the barred owl that then became my new subject to photograph.

As I have mentioned before, I pray before I go out to shoot and ask the Lord to show me or bring to me what He wants me to photograph. I am amazed at the beautiful creatures and delightful things in nature He allows me to photograph!

Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Along the Way

“Along the Way”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

A friend and I began our hike to Panther Creek Falls at 9:00 a.m. only to arrive back at our cars at 7:00 p.m.  A seven mile hike should not take that long—the only problem is we both love photography. We found wonderful things to photograph among the way.

The yellow color of this fern stopped me in my tracks. The fern was by the creek, and the fall colors reflected in the water were beautiful.

Location: Clarkesville, Georgia

Falling in Love

“Falling in Love”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Angi, a gal from the Athens Photography Guild, hiked to Panther Creek Falls with me at the end of October. It was a long hike but well worth the trip.

When we got to the waterfall, a guy and girl were sitting on a large rock together. I thought it would be perfect to also photograph them.

After while, they got up and walked towards me. I wanted them to have the photograph if they wanted it, so I introduced myself and gave them my business card.

She was excited to get the photograph because he did not like his picture taken.

Whether or not they are falling in love is beside the point. I have no idea. My husband suggested the title, and even though it may seem cheesy, I think it is perfect.

Location: Clarkesville, Georgia