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Boots - safety first...
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The White-tailed Prairie Hare, seen yesterday launching, gets some "hare time" as it bounds across a snowy field. In easy ten foot leaps it reached safety within a few seconds, slipping among the low branches and shadows of a line of shrubby trees, and soon disappearing from view. I was very lucky to have it run across my field of view, instead of directly away from me.
Photographed just outside the Orkney Cemetery, southwest of Val Marie, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Sounds like a delicacy, and to a lot of hawks and coyotes, it is! This Richardson's Ground Squirrel is out of its den after a long winter, and found itself cut off from safety when the rolling red Toyota blind pulled up and stopped. Fortunately, I had already had breakfast.
With the bird migration now beginning and the resident wildlife more active, it's an exciting time of the year!
Photographed in the rural community of Rosefield, Saskatchewan, pop. 12 (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2022 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
This Nuttall's Cottontail tolerated me for several minutes as I lay flat in the snow. Then suddenly, for no known reason, it shot out of there like a cannonball with legs.
It didn't run far. In fact, I was able to circle around for another photo session. In many ways, getting good shots of small animals is more difficult than photographing ungulates or predators. This image isn't sharp enough - nor is the light good enough - for me to rank it with my best, but I think it suggests a key aspect of the rabbit's life in the wild. They are always vulnerable, and must rely on quickness, speed, and concealment to survive. And as we all know, sometimes life is a blur.
"Wildlife in Winter" continues tomorrow. Two or three more shots, then on to something else.
Photographed in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2021 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
A man fishing from the rocks, not very safe. In this series, you can see why you should not attempt this, especially on a very windy day.
This Grey Partridge was one of a covey that had been foraging in the open and scattered toward a thicket when I stopped my vehicle. A pure reaction shot: focus on one, track, fire a burst. A few seconds later they were all well hidden. I used ON1 Resize for some upscaling of this shot, which allowed me to tighten the crop without too much megapixel loss.
Photographed at Orkney, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Surf Safety Matters - As tempting as the beaches look, surf safety is something we can’t afford to ignore. Some of the latest stats from Royal Surf Lifesaving Australia (2024) really hit home for me.
Some key stats from last year:
* 323 drowning deaths in Australia (with a population of just 27M)
* 30% were 65 years or older
* 86% of coastal drownings were male
* Coastal areas saw the most drownings, followed by inland waterways & swimming pools (half in backyard pools)
* Over half of coastal drownings happened more than 1km away from any surf lifesaving service
These numbers are more than just statistics though - they represent real people with families, friends, and lives. Fellow humans. Each one is a tragedy.
As a 65+ male who spends a lot of time exploring remote coastal areas, quite often alone (& swimming with no SLS services for km's), these numbers hit close to home. A sobering reminder that nature is powerful and can never be underestimated.
The message is simple. Stay aware, stay safe, and respect the water. That could apply to anyone anywhere, just replace "water" with "nature"!
Wishing everyone a safe and mindful week! Thanks for your comments, they are always greatly appreciated! 😊
Waterscape 11/100 for 2025.
„Safety first…“
„Sicherheit geht vor…“
„I would like to take this opportunity to thank all followers, and all of those who just stop by. I say thank you for all past and future fav's and comments. 🙏“
„Ich danke an dieser Stelle allen Followern, und all jenen die einfach so mal vorbeischauen. Ich sage Danke für alle vergangenen und zukünftigen Fav‘s und Kommentare. 🙏“
My personal challenge for 2022 - I'll try - and do my very best...
Meine persönliche Herausforderung für 2022 - ich werd's versuchen - und mein Bestes geben…
Driving into Swift Current early one morning for a doctor's appointment, I saw a Coyote beside the road. I was going through the hills, where there are few farmhouses and the stony terrain is mostly used as pasture. It's always worthwhile to have the camera at hand, because this is a good location for wildlife - so I was ready, and simultaneously braking while rolling down my window and reaching for the camera.
I was very close before the Coyote noticed me, for suddenly it looked up, startled, and broke into a desperate run - such a different response from the protected Coyotes in Grasslands National Park that tend to saunter away and sometimes approach out of apparent curiosity. But this guy was in survival mode: run for your life. I shot a burst as it raced across the open slopes.
Thirty seconds later, over the next little rise, its mate took off in the opposite direction, running hard. I'm sure they managed a hookup later.
Photographed near Cadillac, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2020 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
TENACITY VENTURE (IMO: 9773052) is a Crude Oil Tanker that was built in 2017 (4 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Hong Kong.
It’s carrying capacity is 114439 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 9 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 247 meters and her width is 44 meters.
I received this cute face mask from my sister who bought it at Rembrandthuis in Amsterdam. It has a picture on it from a drawing by Rembrandt. For Macro Mondays. This week's theme: Safety first. HMM
NCC DAMMAM (IMO: 9335056) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker that was built in 2008 (13 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia.
It’s carrying capacity is 45965 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 8.2 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 183.21 meters and her width is 32.23 meters.
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Location: Quezon Avenue, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
"Binat-Batan Festival - Street Dance Viva Vigan May 1, 2009"
Even birds know that to be safe, you need to be seen! This Glaucous-winged Gull is using this bike reflector to be safer in parking lots during darker evenings.
It might just want to 'Be seen' though, and stand out among all the other gulls in its flock.
Try to come up with another caption for this image!
***Taken at Burnaby Lake, January 22 2016***
MOSKOVSKY PROSPECT (IMO: 9511521) is a Crude Oil Tanker that was built in 2010 (11 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Liberia.
It’s carrying capacity is 113867 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 9 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 250 meters and her width is 44.03 meters.
NCC DAMMAM (IMO: 9335056) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker that was built in 2008 (13 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia.
It’s carrying capacity is 45965 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 8.2 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 183.21 meters and her width is 32.23 meters.