This group, the "Polar Bears" exercise every morning at the beach. All are welcome, exercises are at a level all can do... you just have to get in the ocean at 7:30 am.

spotlanding exercises over Worms airfield (EDFV) at sunset.

Fuji X-Pro1 with Canon FD Lens 50mm f1.4

Examples done for my book review of Sketching Stuff-Create Like a Kid Again!

So you're a grown up now. All serious and such. But you still want to be creative.

Charlie O'Shields latest book "Sketching Stuff - Create like a Kid Again' is all about that. Don't be fooled by the fun, bold illustrations. A young child would probably enjoy looking at them, and might instantly start creating their own stories. That's the whole point - children don't need much inspiration. Adults often do. And that's the point of this book.

There are 60 exercises that invite you to think like a kid again, and turn on the creative benefits from doing so.

See more at my blog - bit.ly/3Eq1FYm

Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the coastal defense and maritime law enforcement branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the country's seven uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, and can be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Navy by the U.S. President at any time, or by the U.S. Congress during times of war. This has happened twice: in 1917, during World War I, and in 1941, during World War II. Created by Congress on 4 August 1790 at the request of Alexander Hamilton as the Revenue-Marine, it is the oldest continuous seagoing service of the United States.

Examples done for my book review of Sketching Stuff-Create Like a Kid Again!

So you're a grown up now. All serious and such. But you still want to be creative.

Charlie O'Shields latest book "Sketching Stuff - Create like a Kid Again' is all about that. Don't be fooled by the fun, bold illustrations. A young child would probably enjoy looking at them, and might instantly start creating their own stories. That's the whole point - children don't need much inspiration. Adults often do. And that's the point of this book.

There are 60 exercises that invite you to think like a kid again, and turn on the creative benefits from doing so.

See more at my blog - bit.ly/3Eq1FYm

I've shot the HH11 local dozens of times. It's an easy target and it's always a single GP38-2.

I've also shot from this location at CP Harrisburg from atop the State Street Bridge dozens of times. It's a spot I like and it's also easy access from my office in Harrisburg.

I heard the HH11 wanting to come out of the yard with GP38-2 #5179 and knowing 5178 was a high hood I had hoped the same for the #5179.

Well no such luck as I could spot that admiral cab from a mile away.

As he fired up the bright lights I ratcheted the shutter down to 1/6 and decided to grab the big and wide pan.

Why? Well if I don't make it, nothing lost. But if I do...well I've just won gold in the foamer olympics. LOL.

Training on river Rhine

So much fun to observe this owlet’s early attempts at flight! Lots of flapping going on but results are short and awkward!

grey goose while powernapping

Graugans beim Entspannungsschläfchen

Its been a long time between drinks.

I am back!

zuiko 50 mm + 5D

...or some observations upon the effects of seatravel on the human appetite...

Thanks for your visits!

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Helsinki, Finland, 2022.

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Just natural light! One of my first exercises in still life.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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Cormorants dry their wings after early morning fishing excursions in Lake Malawi.

once, I will exchange this with something properly centred

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

After exercises, my brother suggested to have some fish and chips, and this delicious clams dish。It was good dinner with my brother and my sister-in-law!!! Thank you!!

The Netherlands - Zaandam

I sometimes like to practice the photographic eye with minimalistic street photography, trying to capture aspects of spring (or any other season), when looking down at the city's pavement. © Tom Kisjes

Explore May 14/09..#58..Great Horned Owl. View Large On Black Young one stretching its wings. Deep in the dark trees. Activity generally begins at dusk, but in some regions, may be seen in late afternoon or early morning. Both sexes may be very aggressive towards intruders when nesting. 400mm lens, iso 2000, f/5.6, 1/1000sec _MG_1183

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