Friday Funnies
Mute Swan taking a break from parenting and enjoying a little preening time.
Just Hang'n Around . . . BITE'N MY BUTZZZ!
Spend some time with your subjects and see what they do. It gives the animals time to get used to your presence and back to more natural habits.
Some animals are more tolerant than others, but generally speaking you'd be surprised by how many will accept you (if you're still and quiet) and return to normal behavior.
Stay in focus,
Mark
Fall migration
What the Hell are you doing . . . ????
I swear that I could literally read the goose's mind and the female Mallard came in for a short landing! It's not always the greatest picture, but paying attention to the interactions of the various subjects in the pond (and new arrivals) can certainly be entertaining - especially when you learn to expect it!
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Stay in focus,
Mark
Backyard Birding (2009-08-16) #78.jpg
Drop it Mom! Just. . . Drop it!
It's amazing to witness the dedication of wild-life parents. Here's a little reminder - remember to put the camera down every now and then and just enjoy the moment!
Stay in focus,
Mark
Don't forget to look for the pictures inside the pictures. While reviewing my shots of a civil war reenactment, I noticed the crazed expression of this one horse. I cropped in tight and did some focused processing and came up with a unique image.
"Crazy Horse" has been a strong seller in the online gallery.
Stay in focus,
Mark
One of the advantages to shooting at a high frame rate, you'll tend to grab a unique pose or element that you would have otherwise missed. In the next frame, the eagle's second foot was back parallel to its body. This split second shot imitates a perfect toe-nail pirouette worthy of the best ballet dancer!
Stay in focus,
Mark
He really did look like a crusty kinda fellow - crusty but cute! Thanks to the Stillman Nature Center for caring for these injured birds. Do a search and find out if there are any rehabilitation centers around your area - They're worthy of your support.
Stay in Focus,
Mark