Martial Broussard (Call Sign “Boots”)

Each month we will present short articles on interesting photographers we have met on various outdoor locations.

 In June 2023 at Jefferson Island (near New Iberia, LA), we met a very experienced/accomplished photographer. His name is Martial Broussard (call sign “Boots”).  Almost weekly he advises us on many different aspects of nature photography. Also, we have been on several bird shoots with him. We learned that Martial was in the Air Force and flew Phantom F4 fighter jets.   Martial has become a very close family friend and has shared his precious experience and many of his beautiful photographs with us!  We are very appreciative of Martial’s friendship and guidance.

CALL SIGN “BOOTS”

One interesting common thread is Martial (CAPTAIN. MARTIAL BROUSSARD JUNE 1972, Udorn RTAFB), our friend Lieutenant Matthew Carnal, Aerospace & Operational Physiologist, and I (Steve) all have a keen interest in flying airplanes and a dedicated interest in photographing flying birds. in 1971 I earned my civilian pilots license (single engine land). My very first passenger was Debbie! our first flight was along the beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. Also, recently Debbie and I met a commercial pilot at the LSU Lakes that also enjoys photographing birds.

Debbie and Steve

On July 6, 2024, Martial photographed Wood Storks and Great Egrets at PJF Farm near Ville Platte, Louisiana. A number of his images are presented below.

Martial captured a fast flying Intruder Egret near the on looking Wood Stork.

Adult Wood Stork interesting front portrait.

Young Wood Stork with open wing cooling off on a warm humid morning.

Adult Wood Stork

Young Wood Stork in early morning light.

Great Egrets perched in tree canopy.

Thunderstorm clouds lit in morning sun.

Adult Wood Stork in classical one-legged pose.

Young Wood Stork

Another pose of a young Wood Stork.

Adult Wood Stork posing for Martial’s camera.