Posts by Hal

He Bore My Pain

He bore my pain, my crimson stain,A sacrifice of love divine.Upon the cross, He felt my shame,And drank the bitter...

August 2024 Birds And…

Hi, there! In the past Iโ€™ve posted thousands of bird portraits and snapshots each month โ€“ but not all Iโ€™ve...

I Surrender

๐ˆ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ซ๐ž๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง,๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐ง๐ž,๐ˆ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฅ๐ค ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ก ๐‡๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ,๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ, ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ, ๐’๐จ๐ง. ๐๐จ...

Buried Fossils

In between the sporadic bird activity yesterday, I was glancing down at the river rock in our hardscape and noticed a tiny fossil inside a golf ball sized rock that was split in two. I began to ponder for a moment, then came this...

The Story of the American Goldfinch

Recently while sitting out by our garden where I photograph summer birds I sat memorized by the playful activity of several goldfinches. The late after light and the various shadows and textures of the foreground and background made the images you see below.

The Land of Crimson Giants

Oh, Man! Am I excited about this image or what! Let me explain. The weather lately has been fantastic. With temps in the low 80s, sitting outside has been absolutely wonderful - whether I made any snaps or not. Yesterday was no exception. I had been sitting outside waiting for a hummer to show up, but now it was time for supper.

Four Iron Blooms

Four iron blooms, a rigid grace,Fleur-de-lis etched upon each face.Not born of field, nor sunlit bough,But forged in fire, yet...

Eleven Lights

Eleven lights, by doubt once dimmed,Now bear the flame their Master trimmed.Peter, strong, with heart astray,Found strength renewed on Easter’s...

Podcast With Friend Jeff Mason

My friend Jeff Mason, who hosts a podcast, had me on to discuss my passion for photography, creativity, and why...

July 2024 Birds, Butterflies, Flora and Fauna

Hi, there! In the past I've posted thousands of bird portraits and snapshots each month - but not all I've captured. You can check them out in my 5 bird galleries on the menu and my monthly blog posts at the bottom of each page.

The Field of Unspoken Dreams

In a secluded corner of the countryside, where the meadows stretched endlessly under a glowing sky, lived two adventurous goldfinches named Finch and Fern. They were known throughout the woodland for their spirited flights and their curious nature that often led them to explore new horizons beyond the familiar fields.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐Š๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ

Dread clawed at the Crimson Knight's heart. The once vibrant glow emanating from his crimson feathers flickered erratically. The old Graystone Meadow, usually a symphony of songs and rustling leaves, was eerily silent. Smoke, acrid and thick, clogged the air.

Bebe’s Birding Guidebook

Bebe's Birding Adventure by Hal Moran, under the pen name Bebe Wanders, is a 219-page PDF guide to birdwatching in the Midwest and Eastern US. It covers 104 unique birds with 1,000 facts, featuring photos and easy navigation. Available via a $5 donation, it aims to enhance your birding experience.

June 2024 Birds, Butterflies, Flora, and Fauna

The poster has historically shared thousands of bird photos monthly and houses them in galleries and blog posts. Going forward, they plan to be more selective, focusing on bird migration and summer residents in Missouri. High-resolution images are available for download for a small fee via the contact form.

May 2024 Birds

I have thousands of images of birds native to my area in Missouri. So, I'll probably focus more on migration and summer residents. But, who knows... for now I hope you enjoy the thousands of bird, butterfly, and landscape images I posted.

April 2024 Birds

Hi, there! In the past I’ve posted tons of bird portraits and snapshots each month – but not all I’ve...

March 2024 Birds

March 2024 Birds

I have thousands of images of birds native to my area in Missouri. So, I'll probably focus more on migration and summer residents. But, who knows... for now I hope you enjoy the thousands of bird, butterfly, and landscape images I posted.

February 2024 Bird Photos

Hi, there! In the past I've posted tons of bird portraits and snapshots each month - but not all I've captured. You can check them out in my 5 bird galleries on the menu and my monthly blog posts at the bottom of each page.

Another chapter in the Witness of Creation

I shared on Friday the joy I had with our good friend Jeff Mason, who hosts a podcast. During the podcast Jeff allowed me to share my passion of photography and the Gospel. And, because time is limited on the podcast (along with attention spans!), I wanted to share a bit more encouragement with you.

January 2024 Birds

Well it’s a new year! And with a new year comes a bit of change – at least for my...

Witness creation – Worship the Creator

This morning I had the opportunity to spend several hours out in the field alone witnessing (and photographing) creation while...

December 2023 Birds And…

What better way to usher in December than with Fred and a little snow! A high resolution of this image...

November 2023 Birds And…

If you havenโ€™t followed my bird photography journey the past few years, Iโ€™ve taken over 7,000 bird portraits of 100+...

October 2023 Birds And …

If you havenโ€™t followed my bird photography journey the past few years, Iโ€™ve taken over 7,000 bird portraits of 100+...

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