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Posted on PigPog: pigpog.com/2014/02/14/black-n-red/
Leaves!
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The Black Palm Cockatoos are very large, averaging 24 inches in length from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers.
Average Lifespan: Up to 60 years.
I'm really excited about the upcoming lek. There's something about being woken up by the amazing sounds on the moor. There's only a small part of the image sharp which normally isn't something I would like but in this case it works - for me anyway.
(We have a few spaces left on this years lek if anyone is interested.
I needed a quick fix so I drew up a sperm whale. He's all, "YEAH SO WHAT IF I BLOWHOLE A LITTLE TO THE LEFT AND MY JAW IS FLOPPY, WHATEVER, I AM BIG AND I WILL SMASH YOU" &c.
Black Digger Wasp - Sphex cognatus FAMILY SPHECIDAE (also known as thread-waisted wasps due to their very slim waistline :D) (Pretty sure about id but please let me know if this is incorrect)
Oh how I adore this wasp! I know with each new wasp I photograph I fall in love with each and every one of them but this one was extra special, such a stunner in person, especially when at rest.
I've seen them when they are moving about on the ground where they hunt and don't look anywhere near as cute or elegant.lol They move so quickly its a little alarming.
This little darling was sleeping when I found it so I was lucky to get this series. It was a nice and cold morning and very windy (possibly making it easier) this one did end up crawling on my hand for a little added warmth and became very active making it impossible for any further shots.
These particular wasps have a fairly smooth surface on their eyes but prior to uploading this top shot to flickr there was some nice detail visible on the eye surface, it seems to be not as noticeable now so I'm guessing the resolution has been reduced due to flickrs resizing.
Both shots taken with mpe-65mm macro lens. Top one @ 3xmagnification and 2nd at 1:1 so its a fairly large and long wasp. Both hand-held and with diffused Twin Flash.
The only drawback with having a relation with a caravan at Brean, is you have to spend an hour or so with the Black Redstart.
Drawbacks like that I can gladly live with.
This is Hoodoo. He belongs to the same friends that own Sunshine. I was photographing their two dogs on a black background. I hadn't planned on photographing their cat. But, Hoodoo decided to be a good sport and sat on the set, so I thought these black on black photos would be a bit of fun. I know you don't see a lot of fur detail, but I wanted to do something to emphasize his eyes.
And here's a true confession... I am terrified of house cats. It's not that I dislike cats -- I think they are beautiful animals. I'm just scared of them like other people are scared of snakes or spiders. I know, I know... it's silly and stupid to be scared of cats.
After I get to know a cat and am sure he's not a pouncer, biter, scratcher - we can absolutely be friends. It just takes me a little extra time to warm up to a cat. Whereas, I'm instant buddies with most every dog I meet.
This guy was taken in the City Park in Marysville, KS, which is locally famous for their black squirrel population. I live just 35 miles North of here and I have never seen a black squirrel near home. These were taken with my Nikon D80 and Tamron 200-500mm @ 500mm hand-held (leaning against a tree) in 30-40 mph winds.
I'm happy to announce that SUNLOVE will participate in this monthly project! You will be able to buy some of our products with some discount among with a lot of other good stores.
LAND: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forbidden%20Passion/174/15... [only available @ 25th June]
The lower bill of this remarkable bird is longer than the upper, allowing the skimmer to drag the lower bill thru the water to catch small fish. Crystal River, Florida