0
Skip to Content
Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Portfolio
Instagram Gallery
Blog
Workshops
About Me
Contact Me
Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Portfolio
Instagram Gallery
Blog
Workshops
About Me
Contact Me
Portfolio
Instagram Gallery
Blog
Workshops
About Me
Contact Me
I’ve had my eye on these magnolia blooms in our neighborhood for three or four days now, just waiting for an opportunity to photograph them. 🌸✨

Last evening, Amy and I decided to take a slow stroll through the ‘hood, so I grabbed my cam
There’s something incredibly therapeutic about a post-work "dash" to catch the light. πŸ“Έ I took advantage of the free admission at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens this past Friday, and even with a quick walkthrough, the gardens didn'
Precision at its absolute peak. ⚑️ The USAF Thunderbirds brought the thunder to Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun, locking into this tight diamond formation against a heavy Florida sky.  There is zero margin for error when you’re flying inches apart at t
I know this macro image won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that's ok. β˜•οΈ Everyone is different and that is what makes the world awesome.  For me, photography is about exploring those differences in perspective. πŸ‘οΈβœ¨

While I usually focus on the gra
Today marks my 50th lap around the sun. β˜€οΈ I feel a little older just typing that, but I’m definitely aiming for 50 more!

Speaking of the sun, I managed to grab this shot of an F-22 Raptor at the Sun 'n Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida, just a
Trading the crowds for the Cascades. 🌊  I love spending time getting lost in the details of the Tremont area.  The Smokies just hit different when you find a spot like this.

#withmytamron #FindYourPark #NationalParkService #SmokiesStrong #MountainM
There is something really neat about the Florida Burrowing Owl. Unlike most owls that rule the night from the canopy, these charismatic little raptors are masters of the ground. πŸ¦‰πŸŒ΄

I spent some time in Cape Coral last month watching this pair.  Wh
Finding my harbor. βš“οΈπŸŒ…

Swipe for the full view of a morning well spent at the docks. There’s something about the stillness of the water that just resets the soul.

#marinalife #goldenhour #nauticalvibes #sunsetview #harborlights
🌿 I was fortunate enough to spend a morning at Circle B Bar Reserve, and among the swaying Spanish moss, I found this Barred Owl watching the world go by.

In photography, a key compositional element is looking for a "frame within a frame.&quot
I’ve been to Sun 'n Fun twice now, and both times the final night featured the two best fireworks displays I have ever seen. πŸŽ†

Last year, I captured the show with one of the classic warbirds in the foreground, so this year I thought I’d
I was in a total black-and-white mood when I sat down to edit this one. ✈️

There’s something about the monochrome look that really makes the exhaust trails pop.  Without the blue sky competing for attention, you can see the grit and texture in
Nature’s palette really has no limits. 🎨 I spent an afternoon while I was in Florida watching this Wood Duck drake.  While they are often shy, this male decided to put on a full display, rising out of the water for a perfect wing stretch.  The
🌱 The magic of Cades Cove in spring.  This whole valley feels alive in the spring, but nothing is quite as iconic as the white dogwood.  I found this beautiful cluster in some nice, morning light.

πŸŽ’ My camera bag was a little lighter on this trip,
The weather at Sun ’n Fun this year was basically a choice between two extremes: either I was getting blinded by a lens flare sunstar or a 7-story-tall hot air balloon was drifting into my frame. β˜€οΈπŸŽˆ

Every single morning was a choice: “
Precision in the marsh. 🌿 While they eventually transition to a deep slate blue, immature Little Blue Herons spend their first year in this striking white plumage.  It’s a fascinating phase of their life cycle, and catching one mid-hunt at Cir
✈️ Capturing the US Air Force Thunderbirds at Sun 'n Fun was an absolute rush, but it’s left me with a major creative dilemma.

Between the high-speed action here in Lakeland, the misty landscapes of the Smokies, and my recent birding trips acr
The details on this Lesser Scaup drake are incredible. While these ducks are common winter visitors in Florida, getting close enough to capture the iridescent green sheen and the individual water droplets on the plumage requires a bit of patience.

T