This Black and White Warbler was fairly easy to identify. :)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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It seems that every week or so I discover a new subject to cover. The last few days have brought me to the world of the Warbler. Talk about different varieties! Then there's the spring, summer and fall plumages...out come the books, and the cries for help to ID some of these.
But what fun! And that, is what photography should be. If you're not enjoying being behind the lens anymore, perhaps it's time to discover new subject matter?
Enjoy! :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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And so, for the 3rd time, this little Grey Tree Frog has found it's way back under the cover of our hot tub. Well, the free ride is over, tub is now drained ready for the buyer tomorrow night.
I chased him out, but went to the neighbors yard, and 1/2 hour later he's back on top of the fence waiting for an opportunity to hop back in. Of course, I coaxed it to sit for a portrait before I evicted the little thing, once again.
For the moment, it remains nameless....any suggestions?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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Had a report of a Bald Eagle on this tree (not the first time). Many will mistake the osprey for an Eagle (from a distance) because of the white portion of the head feathers, and the size.
Of course I had to check it out due to the fact this tree will hold eagles through the winter because of open water nearby.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Le Conte's Sparrow is another one of those hard to photograph birds unless you have a long lens (the Canon ef 400L 5.6 was used here)...there are very skittish. What I find works well (and I'm sure this is no secret to the pro's) is to stay put long enough for the birds to fly back for some decent shots.
These are also 100% crops.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Redtail Hawk perched in a tree on a sunny afternoon near RMC, Kingston, Ont.
This was an unexpected treat. I had been looking for a doe and fawn, but stumbled across this wonderful find instead from the corner of my eye.
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Buck presents himself for a portrait.
I now have several locations in the Kingston area where I frequently can find wildlife. Areas can be from around the airport (Lemoines) to the area north and east of CFB Kingston. The waterfront also presents many small gems all within easy reach for a quick shoot early before work or on my lunch hour.
My hot-spot list continues to grow!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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This young buck is enjoying a cool spot in the shade. Had to pump up the ISO for shutter speed...and still shooting at 1/20th...good & solid tripods are a good thing to have. :)
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Took my lunch at...of course, my very favorite place and I had the pleasure of this little visitor. It stayed long enough to get my tripod up and fire off 2 shots then promptly bounded off.
This was on a frequently used trail.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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Black Guillemot on a rock cliff with a recent catch. This photo was captured during a recent visit to Cheticamp.
Getting home I had to dig into the bird books trying to identify the different species encountered not found here in Kingston.
This Guillemot was one of them, I find their red feet to be quite comical!
Monday, July 11, 2011
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Had a great visit recently to Cheticamp on the Cape Breton island in Nova Scotia....simply stunning scenery!
Beach in petite Etang, just north of Cheticamp, on the Cape Breton Island.
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