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Canon EOS 6D - f/5 - 1/250sec - 100mm - ISO 100
- for challenge Flickr group: Macro Mondays, theme: Closed
- Closing Time by Leonard Cohen:
Great question for many of us when it comes to the final crop
Yes I did get the entire Owl in frame (inc. wings)
& Yes he was extremely close
But also 'yes' we've uploaded countless 'fly-by' Short Eared Owl shots recently
So an unconventionally close crop to create something
different
Good idea?
Bad idea?
There's no right answer
In the end it was just 'my idea'
"Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you"
This is not exactly what this Golden-headed Cisticola was singing, but close... (-;
(Cisticola exilis)
Stranded in the spooky town
Stop lights are swaying and the phone lines are down
The floor is crackling cold
She took my heart, I think she took my soul
With the moon I run
Far from the carnage of the fiery sun
Driven by the strangle of vein
Showing no mercy, I'd do it again
Open up your eyes
You keep on crying
Baby I'll bleed you dry
Skies are blinking at me
I see a storm bubbling up from the sea
And it's coming closer
And it's coming closer
Your shimmy shook my boat
Leaving me stranded all in love on my own
Do you think of me?
Where am I now
Baby where do I sleep?
It feels so good but I am old
2000 years of chasing taking its toll
And it's coming closer
And it's coming closer
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I went camping in Cunningham Gulch north of Silverton, CO, with some friends. The San Juans had just got their first dusting of snow on the mountain peaks and we were going to explore the Alpine Loop. It was fantastic weather, plenty of early fall colors with the bonus of snow tipped peaks. The overnight low the first night reached the low 20s, but the next day reached into the upper 60s. The one thing that would be the cherry on top to this trip was seeing a moose.
So, just as our day was coming to its conclusion, this guy appeared on the edge of a meadow near Howardsville, and he was kind enough to allow me a few snaps. but, he was pretty clear that I had come close enough.
Image taken in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Very close encounter with one of the local Buzzards on my daily walk, still haven't found where they are nesting but must have passed close today.
These stairs at MUDEC (the Museo Delle Culture) in Milan were pretty freaky. Slightly other worldly and the light at the top was amazing.
Close up with 50mm and 12mm extension tube
Canon FD lens adapted via Metabones
Chicago, IL
April 2021
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……But don’t be frightened, it’s not an Alien it’s only an ‘Alan’. Me making a spectacle of myself for ‘Smile on Saturday’ and the theme this week is ‘Profile Portrait’. I can tick that box if you smiled. Well it’s the W/End, stay cosy & locked down to stay safe and to keep EVERYONE else safe too! A VERY BIG THANK YOU to ALL the key workers who are carrying on to benefit the rest of us - we applaud you all. Alan;-)👏👏👏👏👏
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Sometimes my photos require “Getting Close” to the subject physically. Lying on top of pile of leaves or wading in shallow waters. Remaining always safe there’s not much I haven’t tried yet to “Get That Shot, lol” From the top of the Empire State Building in NYC to a Native American Celebration in New Mexico and many cool places in between. Passion drives us to get our next fun capture. Thanks for viewing my work. Stay safe, mask up and go get your next great capture. 🙏
feels like I am just too close
That flower and hair belongs to beautiful Venus :) Thanks so much for the shoot today, I am still working on other takes.
(They Long to be) Close to You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M268Csnue9I
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
Of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
Of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Written by Dave Ferguson & Jonathan Hughston
Sung by the Carpenters
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Captured in: Oyster Bay, NY.
Pictured here is an up close and personal look at a sailing vessel riding the wind in Long Island's Oyster Bay.
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"Close Encounters" is a non-HDR image that was processed using a combination of ACR and Photoshop (also includes the use of Topaz Labs plugins -- Adjust, Denoise, Glow and Impression).
Common snipe again this afternoon. He worked through the grass towards me rooting for food at a close distance
"I got to get away man
Got to clear my mind, mind, mind
Out of this mundane, god-forsaken 9-5, wasting my time"
Title and lyrics by John Butler Trio
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Copyright ©Zino2009 (bob van den berg) . All my images are protected under international authors copyright laws and may not be downloaded, reproduced, kopie, transmitted or manipulated without my written explicit permission.
Up close with a python slithering in between the roots of a Pandanus tree.
Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Brisbane
[ Explore 2019/07/14 ]
He felt my presence and he is going crazy to understand where I am
😂
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Taken today during my latest visit to the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland NSW with long time friend and fellow flickr tog Joe Micallef.
Bird activity was relatively quiet following the abundant rain and flooding along the East Coast of NSW.
Hope you like this one.
Thanks for any comment, views or favorites - always appreciated!!