Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong

June 30, 2018

Editor's Note: Since our "Daily News" had a temporary breakdown Sunday morning, we are re-posting this amazing photo by Bill Birdsong for all to see!

"A Leaping Deer" Photo courtesy of Bill Birdsong

Editor's Note: This outstanding photo was captured by Bill Birdsong while strolling Fernandina's Greenway with camera in hand.  According to Bill,  he "saw a deer at the same spot as yesterday, without the fawns. She saw me, paused, went to the edge of the creek, measured the distance in her mind and jumped. The entire thing took about ten seconds but fortunately she paused just be for jumping allowing me to get a focus point. It reminds me of the famous Cartier Bresson "decisive moment" shot of the man jumping over a water puddle."

Editor's Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida and entered the military in 1962. He retired from the Air Force in 1992. While on active duty he served as a Korean linguist, and as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist. His second retirement was from the University of California, Davis.

In 2000, Bill and his wife Susie moved to Amelia Island. Bill is a volunteer at the Amelia Island Museum of History, and plays in the Nassau County Community Band. Photography has been his hobby during his retirement years. We thank Bill for his contribution to the Fernandina Observer.