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Bald Eagles nest between October and July in Southeast Texas and always return to the same nest. Right on cue I spotted this one this afternoon here in The Woodlands (there are a couple of pairs here). Actually spotted it, had to quickly get home to get my gear and then return - hoping it was still there. I captured this shot handheld with the Sigma 150-500. ISO 400, 1/500, f11. The bird was at least 150 yards from me and so this is cropped quite a bit. Considering the distance I was from the bird, I am pretty happy with the result. This is also my first capture of an adult Bald Eagle.
Over the last 5 years, up to 6,000 hectares (20%) of mangroves in Moreton Bay, off the Queensland coast around Brisbane, have suffered from unexplained die-back. As a tree dies, the air spaces around the roots collapse and the soil sinks, producing foul ponds in which nothing regenerates. This die-back appears to be caused by a complex mix of natural and man-induced events.
The government is currently working on “response plans” such as promoting natural colonisation where possible and looking at alternative solutions like improving drainage. This work is vital, as the mangroves provide breeding grounds for the local fishing and prawning industries and help maintain healthy foreshore areas.
See www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25660533-3102,0...
While the die-back above shows photogenic reflections after recent rain, it is normally a stagnant, smelly “foul pond” beside a boardwalk in the otherwise attractive Boondall Wetlands.
I had a big break from flickr and everything involving typing (thanks to my contusion in my hand) but I lost my patience yesterday and ripped that bandage off - feels sooooooo good ^^
I can't work - I can't type with one hand and I can't write mails ... so off you go nasty bandage ^^
it was funny - I had a big dolly break - focusing more on (japanese) art and archaeology ... just beacause I had only one hand to use ... funny thing!
anway: missed you all and I know - I have lots to catch up with ^^
Looking back down the line towards Ramsbottom as we stand at Irwell Vale station, on BRC&W 1957 built Class 104 DMCL dmu M50517, which was working the 10.40 Heywood-Rawtenstall (11.35) service during the excellent East Lancashire Railway 'DMU Weekend'
13th November 2022
Fitness model shoot high key for iFitModel. Handheld Canon 6D with Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Art, edited in Lightroom CC
CHESTNUT-BACKED CHICKADEE
A Chestnut-Backed Chickadee perches momentarily on a frosty old rose bud, giving me just enough time to capture it.
Chestnut-Backed Chickadees are the smallest and shortest tailed of all the Chickadees.
Both Sexes
Length
3.9–4.7 in
10–12 cm
Wingspan
7.5 in
19 cm
Weight
0.2–0.4 oz
7–12 g
I love all birds, but Chestnut-Backed Chickadees have a special place in my heart. They are so small and yet so brave for their small size. I love their cheeky attitude and the way they seem to keep ever so busy, rarely perching more then a few seconds at a time. lol
During the winter months, I put out home made lard/peanut butter/ quick oat mixture for them and the other birds. Many birds love this treat, but the Chickadees make it very clear that they absolutely love this treat. First thing in the morning they will be flying at my back window and will sit on the window sills peaking in at me, hinting for their treats. As soon as I open the back door, they are right there and will readily land on my hand for their treat. Even if I don’t have any goodies out, I kid you not these little birds follow me around my yard. The other day I drove into our driveway, parked my truck and as soon as I opened the truck door, I had three there to greet me. One landed on the canopy of the truck, one right by my head on the top of the open truck door and the third one perched on the stairway railing.
I don’t know what else to say, except, " I love birds"! : )
" WINTER PEANUT BUTTER TREAT"
1 cup lard
1 cup peanut butter ( smooth or crunchy)
4 1/2 cups of “quick” oats
in saucepan, melt lard, turn element off and add peanut butter. Mix the peanut butter in with the lard until it is well blended.
Add the quick oats and mix well.
Let cool. Store in fridge.
Serve, via crumbling with fingers or with small spoon into small chunks and place in a shallow pan, or form into balls and squish into holes in a lard or suet style feeder.
“PHOTO INFORMATION”
Taken on Dec 16/10 at 9:16 am in own back yard ( south east Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada).
Camera; Canon 7D
Lens; Canon 100-400 IS USM L lens.
Tripod; Manfrotto, including 498RC2 ballhead.
Taken at; 1/200’s at f/8, +1/3 ev, 400 mm, man white bal, iso 800.
Subject distance; 3.1 m( 10.2 ft).
One of the narrow roads in Mdina, Malta and a helpful warning sign for the cars plying these back streets reminding them of the 5 and half feet width - in case they hadn't realised!
After days of thinking that I am at the Baltic Sea the North Sea has reported back to work... waves and high water line are back.
Wieder im Dienst
Nach Tagen, an denen wir dachten, dass wir an der Ostseeküste wären, hat sich die Nordsee zurück zum Dienst gemeldet. Wellen und normale Fluthöhe sind zurück.
Sony Nex-7, Voigtländer Nex VM Adapter, Leica Tele-Elmar 135mm f4.0
Platycryptus undatus female, about to leap for my camera.
March 2009.
Nikkor 60mm, homemade flash diffuser, lightroom.
My welcome back party to beautiful Japan ! All my best friends in Japan showed up and we had a blast !
Read more about this day and my life in Japan at www.arihelminen.com (my website)
この日と僕の日本での生活をウェブサイトでもっと読んでね☆ www.arihelminen.com
The back view! I just followed the photos supplied as best I could - hubby tells me that black 'springy' thing is part of the shock absorber! LOL! I really loved her hairstyle! :-) I was given a photo from the bride's trial hairdresser appt.
I owe VERY special thanks to the hugely lovely Jo (The-icing_on_the-cake) for sharing her expert advice on my bride - thank you from the bottom of my heart Jo!
The beach walk now includes a game of fetch the ball. Chelsea very proudly bringing it back for Steve to throw again
2 x Polaroid OneStep Express, (my last pack of) Polaroid 600 film, vaseline on lens, stained in coffee
Finally getting around to posting something... I've been struggling to find time to get many shots recently, due to commitments and short daylight hours. Therefore I've had a few odd shots pile up which I plan on putting up over the christmas period.
In this image, LK53EZA (33381) fronts the Taunton Depot, with another Trident, and two Olympians towards the rear. The Olympian to the left is clearly an S-AAE, however the other I believe is a P-UCW which has been sat there for a week or two now.
Hamilton Road, Taunton, 14/12/14.