View allAll Photos Tagged Stay@Home
TAX TIME - has everyone got their Taxes done? Running out of time, so I had no choice but to stay home and start working on mine today, in a bit of a panic .... sigh.
All three photos posted this morning were taken yesterday, 16 April 2016, during a most enjoyable day trip east of Calgary, with five birding friends. The weather was gorgeous, with perfect clouds that were reflected in every pond/slough/wetland that we came across before the breeze disturbed the water. Our leader, Terry Korolyk, always writes such a detailed account of each trip, so there is no point in my repeating some of the information. Many thanks for another great day (including the write-up), Terry, and many thanks, Tony, for the ride!
I think the main highlights for me were a Western Meadowlark that flew to a tall post within reasonable camera reach; a mixed pair of Red-tailed Hawks (one light and the other dark) perched together in a tree; and the beautiful LEUCISTIC Merlin (i.e. paler than it should be) that three of us were lucky enough to see after we split up to start our journey back to Calgary. It was enjoying a snack on top of a very tall utility pole. I suspect it would have flown if it hadn't been eating some kind of small bird, so we were lucky.
"Leucism is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin, from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers. As a result, the birds do not have the normal, classic plumage colors listed in field guides, and instead the plumage have several color changes, including white patches where the bird should not have any; paler overall plumage that looks faint, diluted or bleached; or overall white plumage with little or no color discernable.
The degree of leucism, including the brightness of the white and the extent of pigment loss, will vary depending on the bird’s genetic makeup. Birds that show only white patches or sections of leucistic feathers – often in symmetrical patterns – are often called pied or piebald birds, while birds with fully white plumage are referred to as leucistic birds." From birding.about.com.
birding.about.com/od/identifyingbirds/a/leucism.htm
“Today's Nature Calgary Field Trip had beautiful weather for its trip east of Calgary. We met just west of the Rowing Club around 9:30 A.M., checking the Reservoir there firstly, then, heading east on Glenmore Trail. The only bird of note on the Reservoir was a Common Loon in the bay at the Yacht Club. We then headed east on Glenmore Trail turning south on Stoney Trail going as far as 114 Avenue where we turned left driving to 84 Street, then, going south to Ralph Klein Park. Birds of particular interest at the Park included American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt and, Lesser Yellowlegs, the latter of which we had the pleasure of observing a couple of flocks of significant size one of at least 70 birds fly in. This was a particularly good sign for the day as we saw many Yellowlegs totalling 227 birds in the final analysis.
From Ralph Klein Park, we kept south on 84 Street to 146 Avenue where we turned east driving to Range Road 284 where we turned north checking sloughs along the way to Township Road 232 where we turned we turned east, then north on to Range Road 283. We followed Range Road 283 to Chestermere Lake stopping at the Dam; then Sunset Park on the east side of the Lake; then, the north end of the Lake north of Highway 1A. From there, we drove under the Trans-Canada Highway through the subdivision on the east side of the Highway to McElroy Slough. From McElroy Slough, we kept eastward on Inverlake Road driving to Highway 9, then, from Highway 9 south to Highway 560, turning east at the 4-way junction there driving to Weed Lake. From Weed Lake, we headed westward towards Calgary checking a slough at the Highway 560-Range Road 284 junction, then, from there we stayed westward to Stoney Trail turning north on Stoney Trail turning off at Peigan Trail, then westward on Peigan past the City of Calgary Landfill.
We had many highlights; the most important of which was a mixed pair of Red-tailed Hawks. Of the pair, one adult was a RUFOUS MORPH bird; the other was a light-phase EASTERN RED-TAIL. The pair were together, but, I cannot divulge the location as this a sensitive pairing (rare). You can contact me if you wish more details. The birds have nested at this site previously. I did not see them there in 2015, but, saw them there previously 2 out of 3 years. I believe young were probably raised in at least one year; the year when the JAEGERS were at Weed Lake (POMARINE and PARASITIC). I believe it was 2013. At that time while going out to the Lake I noticed at least 3 rather unusual-looking Red-tails on the west side of Weed Lake and west of Weed Lake.
Other highlights were an ALBINISTIC American Wigeon at a slough on Range Road 280 just south of Inverlake Road. The bird had 2 large white clear patches on each side; an incredible LEUCISTIC MERLIN photographed by Tony Timmons at the 4- way stop in Langdon (it looked like a miniature white-morph Gyrfalcon with a banded tail); five hybrid TUNDRA-TRUMPETER SWANS at McElroy Slough, and 50 AMERICAN PIPITS at a shallow wetland on 146 Avenue just east of 104 Street.
Northern Pintail was the most numerous Duck of the day with 1621; American Wigeon came in at 1017; and, Northern Shoveler came in at 962. BLACK-NECKED STILTS and AMERICAN AVOCETS were a particularly wonderful sight at the south end of Weed Lake and at Langdon Corner Slough, which is at the Highways 1 and 9 junction.
Two SWALLOWS were seen briefly at the Dam at Chestermere Lake, but, we were unable to identify them. One other DARK MORPH Red-tailed Hawk was seen, and 4 American Kestrels were seen.
The City of Calgary Landfill had excellent numbers of Gulls; I would estimate their numbers at 1500 for anyone interested in doing some Gullwatching this coming week.”
This photo of a local bus was taken whilst on my daily walk for exercise, please do not travel for any photos bus-related or not whilst social distancing is still in force!
Stay Home,
Protect the NHS,
Save lives.
I didn't really have an idea for Eve this week and unfortunately I don't have the time to think on it. I figured I'd get the shot done early since I'll have a busy show weekend and Eve is being forced to stay home for the first time ever...
The Truck (which pulls the trailer) is in the shop for the millionth time, this after having a new engine put in a few weeks ago. If you want to pull a trailer stay away from ford... Anyways so I'll have to drive up in the in my little car and all I fit is the Basset client, leaving Eve stuck home with her demon panda cousins...
Image © Winnersdog Photography
[3 February - 9 February]
26/52
Officially half way through this project. Wow that went fast! This week was super lazy. I stayed home, caught up with TV shows and watched a few films. I saw Silver Linings Playbook and gah, absolutely loved it. I actually wrote about it on my tumblr and will be posting quite regularly on there this year so if you're interested in what I'm up to, follow me. Today was Christian's Birthday and I watched LOTR with him for the first time...yes I know. We watched the first movie and I loved it, can't wait to see the rest! We celebrated by having a lovely thai dinner with my Nonno and Nonna while watching My Kitchen Rules. I'm working all weekend but he's having his 18th party on Sat which should be good. Christian also helped me out with this photograph so thank you!
It's funny, I've kind of got this high standard now for my photographs. Every week I want to top the previous week's photograph and this week I wasn't feeling it. In saying that, I knew I wanted to create something different. I remember Madeline introducing me to Laura Makabresku's absolutely beautiful work and she's my inspiration for this photograph. Her work is delicate and something truly out of this world.
Well, I'll see you guys next week, I'm meeting up with an Aussie flickr friend whom I've admired for quite a while. ALSO I just woke up to being featured on here amongst some of my greatest inspirations and friends, wowowow.
P.S. I posted my last blog post from my American Trip today, so go and check that out! Christian also released the video he created documenting our entire trip. Definitely worth a watch, you'll see some familiar flickr faces! <3
Facebook Page | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Formspring | BLOG - read about my American Adventure!!
Looking for something different in a moment where (film) photography just doesn't seem the thing I am in the mood for.
Turning to mobile then, where Hipstamatic and VSCO seem to offer some help.
a steady rain and the perfect temperature range has created these icy conditions here in Michigan this morning. I won't be venturing out in the Icemobile today..
Here in Ontario we are having some very hot humid weather. Stay hydrated!
Canon EOS 7D Sigma 150-500 hand held Camera Raw aperture priority f11 processed in Capture One Pro 20
film #18, round #6, film swap project with www.flickr.com/photos/142289900@N04/
first exposure with Canon A1, second exposure with Yashica fx-3
Formapan 100
Rodinal 1:25
fotoscan
Let's stay home for Ok Mag.
Models: Fernanda Abbott (Elo)
Beauty: Ester Ganev
Styling: Dani Nucci
Check it out the whole editorial here! (:
Website | Facebook | Tumblr | . notonoto .
this garden or patio is maybe going in the attic (roof terrace) of the dollhouse but right now i have it set up on a table to try it out.
was hoping that the mosaics (once drawer-fronts in a relative's kitchen) can count as an "extra large prop" for the A-Z group... but maybe i can think of something that better fits that theme.
Hey there, please stay home. I know it is hard to keep the distance. Ok, here in SL we can get so close to each other like we want. Make your self comfy in RL and SL. Look at my new jogging-suit, wear it all day. you can get it at .:LeeL:. She will be back with a mainstore, we are still under contruction. The suit is available on Market Place in 3 colors. Take care, stay safe.
marketplace.secondlife.com/p/LeeL-StayHome-3x-Homedress/1...
A continuing evolution which is only a couple of months into it's progress- and why I don't wind up answering IM's right away :D
Oceanfront, 3 houses and a spa building. Oh and the skyboxes, not yet shown.
Stayed home from work today; Dylan was sick. So we watched old westerns (my choice) and then Astro Boy & The Ant Bully. Drank hot chocolate and finally ventured out at around 5pm to the post office, still in our pajamas. Amazing what you can accomplish with a full day off. I even caught up with all the weddings and even got some cleaning in. I even had time to relive an afternoon we had up the coast in Montana de Oro from a few weekends ago.
Oh, and if anyone comments with a photo-link to their photo in a shameless, self-promotion technique, I will comment with a full-size photo of my chest hair on their last 20 photos. You've been warned. Sadly, this might be tempting for a few of you.
A really hot little four legged beauty. I took this photo to show our four legged youngest son, Frodo. He thought this picture was worth having to stay home with his sitter. My wife and I saw this on one of the main streets in Sorrento Italy.
I woke up with a lion of a mood and decided it would be best to just stay home rather then spread my grumpiness around the office.
I found these yesterday while walking Jasmine in our neighborhood woods. If you have time, scroll down to see more.
Do you ever feel like your head is going to explode? I can't make up my mind what to do today...my choices [ after Jasmine's hike] are:
1. Annual Pet Fair......a huge gathering of pet product vendors & rescue dog organizations
2. Lilac Festival ....the opening day .....a beautiful Victorian home surrounded by lilacs and flowers to photograph.
3. Tulip Festival still ongoing.
4. Farmers Market downtown
5. Or just stay home and get caught up on Flickr