20111224-IMG_0879

20111224-IMG_0879, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Managed this shot of a buck at Lemoines Point Conservation Area as the sun was rising. Set my metering to Partial-Spot on the animal and presto!

Snowy Owl at sunrise.

And so this has to be one of the most beautiful birds I've yet to photograph, truly magnificent!

I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of snow to challenge my composition skills!

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Snowy Owl

Had a really great morning on Amherst Island with this Snowy. Am learning the fine art of "how to approach" this beautiful bird.

20111210-IMG_1218-r-1

20111210-IMG_1218-r-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Think this will remain to be a memorable image for some time to come. About 250 feet away at the top of a tree, this female is searching for an early morning feed. Exposing for good detail in it's white feathers will be an important consideration and challenge, especially when the snow arrives.

Stay tuned!

20111210-IMG_1208-1

20111210-IMG_1208-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Finally, my first Snowy!
I have been looking for this opportunity for the last 2 winters...what an amazing bird.

Too bad I didn't take the time to expose properly for the sun side of the bird to get better detail....but next time. :)

20100802-IMG_5647-1

20100802-IMG_5647-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Bald Eagle on the cliffs of Cape Breton. Taken two years ago on my first summer visit to the area. This was when I knew I'd be moving there someday.

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Pileated Woodpecker

20111019-IMG_8426-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

I saw this Pileated at an undisclosed Kingston area golf course and managed to get a couple of shots off just as it started to rain.

A slide show of some of my work...

2012 Calendar

2012 calendar, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Now available and going fast, a collection of some of my favorite bird photos in a 2012 Calendar for $20.00 each + 2.00 shipping. If in the Kingston area, I'll deliver for free. :)

Printed on Glossy stock, they make great gift idea's for the bird or nature enthusiast!

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976 Killarney Crescent,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada,
K7M 8C7

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IMG_7466

IMG_7466, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

This was one of a pair sitting in a juniper pine. I simply pulled up under the tree as I began to shoot with the 400 sitting on my car window. I was ignored as they continued to prune them selves.

2011-IMG_6965

2011-IMG_6965, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

This Black and White Warbler was fairly easy to identify. :)

2011-IMG_6873

2011-IMG_6873, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

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! :)

2011-IMG_6669

2011-IMG_6669, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

A female Blackburnian Warbler peeks out from a bush.