Share the wonder and adventure of southern swamps, ponds, and rookeries through Janie's captivating nature photography of wading birds and soul-soothing inspirational essays. "These birds are some of the most beautiful and graceful creatures on earth. Known to bird lovers as "waders", they include the Snowy Egret, the Blue Heron, the Roseate Spoonbill, and others too numerous to mention. Brilliant in plumage, graceful in flight, serene in repose, these birds congregate by the hundreds in rookeries (breeding grounds for different species of birds) where one is afforded an unparalleled opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat."
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"A true celebration of God in nature by a sensitive and aware woman." -- Ann Guilfoyle, Former Senior Editor of Audubon Magazine, Publisher/Editor of the Guilfoyle Report
"Brilliant photographs coupled with wise words, Janie Greene's Dancing Feathers is a triumph and an inspiration." -- Patricia Caulfield, Author of Photographing Wildlife; and Capturing the Landscape with Your Camera
"Nature's glory captured with guts and grit ... a regal collection of photos ... some of nature's most hard-to-get-to wildlife." -- John Barry, Miami Herald, September 26, 1995
"The book is more than lovely; and the message profound! What a treat!" -- Bobby M. James, Former First Lady of Alabama
"Words are inadequate to express the joy I found reading and reviewing Dancing Feathers. It is, of course, a world class book. The photography is breathtaking-- so vividly candid-- one truly senses the "place", physical and spiritual, where you created these images... BRAVO" -- Rhea Chiles, Former First Lady of Florida
"Brilliant photographs coupled with wise words, Janie Greene's Dancing Feathers is a triumph and an inspiration." -- Patricia Caulfield, Author of Photographing Wildlife; and Capturing the Landscape with Your Camera
"Nature's glory captured with guts and grit ... a regal collection of photos ... some of nature's most hard-to-get-to wildlife." -- John Barry, Miami Herald, September 26, 1995
"The book is more than lovely; and the message profound! What a treat!" -- Bobby M. James, Former First Lady of Alabama
"Words are inadequate to express the joy I found reading and reviewing Dancing Feathers. It is, of course, a world class book. The photography is breathtaking-- so vividly candid-- one truly senses the "place", physical and spiritual, where you created these images... BRAVO" -- Rhea Chiles, Former First Lady of Florida
From the Author
I began making photographic trips at a time when I was filled with self doubt and too scattered to even know my name. Breaking the pattern of my life, I, who for the past thirty-seven years of marriage never ventured far from home unless I was on the arm of my husband, suddenly decided to go to a photography workshop in the Everglades. Photographing the birds beside Patricia Caulfield, a talented female nature photographer, changed my life. I discovered my bliss and became a passionate bird and nature photographer. After that each time I left one photographic expedition tired and exhausted, I couldn't wait for the next one to begin. I was like a person driven, trying to catch up with the years of undeveloped skill, and learn more about nature photography. Oftentimes my husband joined me. He encouraged me, and repeatedly helped me get some of my best photographs, especially when I had to approach the rookery from a boat. Most of the time, the nesting areas were in swamp-like areas surrounded by water and patrolled by alligators. Peering through the lens of my camera and focusing on the beauty of nature gave me unexpected rewards. I learned and relearned many lessons in life that emphasized values I'd long cherished, such as loyalty, beauty, simplicity, balance, patience, and growth according to life's rhythms.
In taking the time for solitude there in the primordial swamps, I did more than learn about nature. In the many beautiful scenes coming to me each day, I experienced nature and God's presence in it. It gave me a greater understanding of my individuality, brought the fragmented parts of myself together, and helped me realize the importance of the individuality of all persons. I was able to deal with my many problems by surrendering them to God and came away with a greater love of His creation and His marvelous gift of Himself to others and me through that creation.
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