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Looking forward to seeing some iconic locations again soon. Some are always busy, but it's still a pleasure to be there.
Derwent Water is always busy, as I found back in 2019 for this image - finding a perfect view can be tricky sometimes...
This is a handheld shot with incredible still water - A small snow squall had just passed and the weather changed in an instant. 15 minutes earlier this scene had choppy water. As my goal on this shoot was sunset, I had time to double back and re-shoot spots.
GPS is for Stansbury Island and not the exact spot of the photo.
Camera:Nikon D700
Lens: Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Exposure:0.4
Aperture:f/22.0
Focal Length:17 mm
ISO Speed:200
Filter: -4"x6" 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse GND
Location: Corona Del Mar, CA 2/21/2010
No real story here, it just made me laugh. I do try to take my photography seriously, I do. I just could not resist. If I told you he was at Machu Picchu you would all say ts ok. He was on San Juan Island if that makes it any more valid to post. Enjoy.
Green Grass Dart / Skipper (Ocybadistes walkeri)
Timing? Or just good luck?
I was actually trying to get a shot of one of the Native Bees that was on the Dandelion, the bee left a microsecond before I clicked. When I looked at the image I saw I had the Skipper in flight and with tongue out as it approached the Dandelion. I'll take it - I have never captured a Skipper in flight before.
It was raining all day long and as darkness were falling, I decided to go for a walk with my camera and see if I could make friends with night. So there I am, walking in the streets, looking for reflections or anything that would catch my eye. And there's that man, wearing his hat, riding his bike, coming towards me.
Quickly I got low, while trying to set my camera for the shot at the same time. I knew I had only one chance to get a good shot and timing was key. But somehow, my mind was stuck on a quote by Emily Wing Smith. One that I've read a couple of days ago...
"Being soaked alone is cold. Being soaked with your best friend is an adventure.”
How true, I thought to myself... Yes, this is not just a rainy night. This is an adventure. And I clicked...
Ever since i got word of this run i imagined one shot of this train, and it definitely did not fail. The sun and timing couldn't have been more perfect.
Singapore is a photographers paradise with so many wonderful viewpoints.
This is from Marina Barrage on the edge of the city on the Straights of Singapore. It is a very easy area to access and heavily frequented by locals enjoying the cool breezes and city views.
The challenge of this photo beyond weather is waiting for the area to be free of people and timing the water fountain lights. The water fountain cycle is rather short, so to overcome this I used a ND filter and 30 second exposure. This left the lasting water impressions and those walking through were not captured.
Set up my camera for macro shot of the flowers and this moth/butterfly landed and made a great macro photo bomb.
Das sind die Wolken, die ich sehr gerne 15 Min früher gehabt hätte, wenn sie schön rosa geleuchtet hätten...
Female backbird at Golden Acre Park.
Getting the timing right for a shot like this is all down to luck.
These guys as they were two years ago were trying to out muscle their winter cousins the redwings, in the battle for the choicest berry.
Common Blackbird - Turdus Merula
Golden Acre Park
As always I extend my sincere appreciation to all those who take the time to stop by and comment on my photos.
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It all depends upon the timing. I should know, I am a drummer. There were so many times I would be stopped at the beginning of a song and told it's too fast or it is too slow.
Then upon some study I found out that almost, or the majority of songs were in the same speed. Very little differences.
Happy Whatever day it is.
The sun rises inside the arch of Bow Fiddle Rock in Portknockie. Some pre planning and luck with the weather helped when photographing this sunrise.
Timing is everything and in this case I waited quite a while for this Brown Creeper to open his mouth, then I photographed him doing so.
A Kress slab hauler works the slab yard while 76ET shoves the usual hot slabs for Irvin up the slide
I didn't know this guy was going to do this, I was just shooting this boat, the High 5, as it pulled up to the fueling dock.
Sometimes I just get the timing right. Pillar Point Harbor, just north of Half Moon Bay, California.
Yeah, I know they're 'just' Mute Swans, but I couldn't not take this shot as the pair drifted through water rendered black by the reflection of the black barge behind them.
This is a sight I had never seen before last year, Gannets flying in tight formation the crucial thing is the date March 1st . Its not a great shot but I wanted to keep a record
We had gone to Bempton just to walk the cliff tops not really expecting much bird activity . However a RSPB warden told us that the Gannets were just beginning to the return to the cliffs and they arrive back in large groups . When they have mated they tend to hunt individually
Northern Gannets mate for life. Young birds reach maturity between the ages of four and five. They begin breeding between March and April. Northern Gannets mainly breed in colonies and breeding sites, also called “gannetries”, on cliffs and offshore islands. They tend to stay loyal to their breeding sites and return to the colony they were born in. Experienced adults usually arrive at the breeding grounds earlier than juveniles, to re-bond with their mate and to defend their territory against rival seabirds.
Their migration routes differ depending on their age. The timing and duration of their migration could also substantially change the geographical location of “gannetries” can also influence the migration patterns of this seabird.
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Good timing for this one....
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Flickr friends, what do you think ? This is the original, straight out of the camera, but I thought it looked a bit squintbso I cropped it, see version 2. But now I think they both look a bit squint, it's irritating,,because the one I posted on IG is more satisfactory, but theynwon't let me share! Oh well , if anyone has time I'd appreciate your comments :)
This Garter snake was enjoying the hot summer weather after it had just finished moulting/shedding its skin that was still right beside it. Clearly it had outgrown its old skin and it was time for a newer model.
Earlier this year CP ran a CWR train along the Galt Sub dropping rail in various locations before continuing south down the Hamilton Sub. While working their way east, the consist was left tied down on the Killean Storage Track on Galt's east side one evening giving local photographers the opportunity for night shots of the London-built SD40-2.
With the time change 'springing ahead' during the night, I was afforded an extra hour of darkness in the morning, with just enough time to grab a few shots after work before the sun came up.
CP 4WGA
CP 6080, CP 4427
CP Galt Sub - Killean Storage Track
Cambridge, ON.
timing is everything when you want to photograph birds
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I took a day trip recently to a great place to visit, Dauset Trails Nature Reserve; It had been a year since I was there and what a difference! I was a month too late, and the water in the Lotus Pond was way down, the water looked black except in a few areas where the blue sky was reflected...The long hot summer had taken its toll...Even so, if you were willing to lean way over and hold back some weeds, there were still lovely lilies to be found!
Hope you are having a great week!