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I finally managed to sneak down the Kukui Trail and found some nice clouds here at Waimea Canyon. Then the sun broke through clouds and cast some cool and interesting light over the landscape. After reviewing this photo, I wished I had taken out the 70-200 to pick the landscape apart piece by piece, but alas, Live and learn. :)
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Managed to get this magpie that came to take advantage of a free feed !!
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Well I managed to test negative after my five days isolation in Maura's apartment in Italy, so now we're mountain biking in Valle Maira. the combination of wild flowers and dramatic mountains is stunning. My legs are struggling with so many steep climbs and never ending ascents, but the rewards and downhills are well worth the effort. Simply Beautiful is by Al Green
I managed to visit Kangaroo Island during my trip to Adelaide for the opening of the ANZANG exhibition at the SA Museum which includes my "Stormlight & Stardust" image. This is from a bay on the island being belted by storms over the Southern Ocean. Next stop from the edge here is Antarctica! It's been a long while since I've been able to shoot any seascapes, a conscious effort to expand the portfolio in other areas.
Canon 1DsMkIII, 16-35mm 2.8L, GND filter, single exposure.
Finally Managed to upload this pic!!
It is always the most fun to take pictures with You... Thank you my Friend for being You ..... Love you!!
On how I managed to diffuse a potentially explosive situation.
I was sat on a bench approximately 50 metres across from this family and noticed their reflections in the puddle. I took about five or six shots and noticed with each one the boy with his hands in his pockets became more and more agitated.
He eventually marched over to me and demanded to know why I was taking photographs of his family.
I smiled politely and assured him I wasn't taking photographs of his family, I was taking photographs of the puddle.
He thought for a moment, I could see he was in a mucking fuddle, then he said, Oh, that's alright then and calmly walked away.
As did I before the penny dropped!
This part of the Pucks Glen path takes the walker towards a rocky outcrop that contains what looks like a face ... can you see it?.
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More scenes from the walk can be seen here:.
Finally after 3 years I managed to make a vacation and back to Italy. I'm at my parent place where my photographic journey began. Back then I made pictures on zinnias through a kit lens now on same subject but through a helios 44 and the difference is there. No time for trips (helping my parents with their move in autumn to Sweden) so I managed to make a lot of zinnia/flower captures.... (I'll post those when back in Sweden). Here temperatures are at average 30/35C except for the nights quite hot for the period.
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Pentax K-5
Helios 44-2 58mm F/2
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Managed to get this shot of the iconic gate when there was almost no one around. It pays to get up early!!!
Finally managed to get some shots of this little beauty in the sunshine.
A rare sighting for the reserve, last recorded sighting was 14 years ago in December 2005.
Attenborough NR
Managed a quick shot of the male Chaffinch that's been visiting our garden over the last couple of days. It only stays at the far back of the garden though. It’s perched on the shallow water trough. Taken through the window.
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Managed to stop the car without the hawk immediately flying away - - a rare occurrence. Sun was pretty bright so a lot more dark shadows than you would like but otherwise a clear shot even after some cropping - - I'm glad my lens is finally sharp again after another round of micro-adjustments.
Red Tailed Hawk ((I believe)) - Minesing Swamp - Ontario
Managed to get another one of those colds. So not much time to take pictures right now. But I'm heading down to the south coast at the weekend, so hopefully I will be able to get some different shots.
I managed to capture this Fulmar as it flew to its nest in a shady gorge which provided this lovely dark background.
Taken on the Isle of Lunga, Scotland.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving any comments or faves, they are very much appreciated.
After a bit of a scramble down the side of Busby Glen to the White Cart river, I got this shot of the Busby viaduct at nightfall
I managed to photograph the Hebridean Princess cruise liner from our doorstep, as she sailed up passing us by on the Sound of Sleat on a gorgeous March evening! Interestingly this lovely ship started off as a Caledoninan MacBrayne ferry, based in Oban and visiting the Scottish islands.
Managing a nest is challenging and the parents are regularly making flights to catch more insects and food. Here one of them fed some food to its chicks in the nest and is back another round. They are such efficient creatures that it appears that they don't take any rest at all. I still don't know if there are any differentiating marks that can help in identifying each swift uniquely.
The shot was incredibly challenging though due to the birds highly unpredictable flight pattern. I finally managed to get a decent shot. I shot this while it flew out of its nest under the bridge.
Thanks for all your views and feedback.
Managed to stop a take a patch of daisies that has started to cover the bank of the roadside on the way to my dads a couple of weeks back.
Finally managed to get close up to our rather large visitor to Attenborough in the lovely afternoon winter sun, it's been several years since I have had the chance to photograph a Great White Egret and the size of the these birds still amazes me, when standing upright they actually look down on the passing swans not many birds can do that, lets hope it stays around for much longer.
After 5 years of trying, I finally managed to capture an image of a Common Snipe in full wingspread. These cryptic birds can often be tricky to spot amongst the tall grasses in Hong Kong’s wetlands and riverine environments — and flush easily, too — meaning this shot had frustrated me until recently.
Species: Common Snipe / Gallinago gallinago / 扇尾沙錐
NOTE: Aside from the Common Snipe, Hong Kong is home to 2 other species of Snipe that are usually found here in winter, including the Pintail Snipe (Gallinago stenura) and Swinhoe’s Snipe (Gallinago megala). As the Common Snipe is most locally abundant, and because the three species are “not safely separable in the field (*),” I’ve gone ahead and assumed that this bird is a Common Snipe. If anyone has any additional feedback, feel free to let me know.
(* The Birds of Hong Kong and South China, by Viney, Phillipps and Lam, 8th Edition, 2005)
Thank you for your interest, views, faves, comments and awards ! This image was captured in Hong Kong 香港. (Better viewed on a larger screen.)
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Wingardium Leviosa. It was the first spell she learned and, as it turns out, is one of her best spells. At first she could barely lift anything, or everything would backfire. Now? Now she could pull a person up by their clothing or move an object from across the room. Still, this didn’t mean she didn’t have to practice.
“Wingardium Leviosa,” she said quietly to herself and smiled as her books and papers lifted up around her.
Managed an early dart off nights ( first job and knock for years, remember those? ) to meet up with some local togs for another well organised K&F Concept workshop/bit of a jolly. They are always good fun with various pieces of K&F Concept gear available to try out. I’ve got my eye on the natural night filter which really is top notch.
Conditions were fairly cloudy with the odd gap in the cloud as it began to get light and we made our way out to the S.S Denham, roughly a mile off the coast of New Brighton/Wallasey beach.
The S.S Denham is only visible at very low tides and is an interesting subject to shoot. We got lucky with the gaps in the cloud and were treated to a brief but intense sunrise looking back towards New Brighton, The Mersey and the giraffes of the Seftongetti.
As the sun got higher we moved around to the bow to capture some minimal images.
Managed a trip to the Yorkshire Dales for these Turtle Doves before I disappear for a few days. They kept there distance, so unfortunately they are large crops.
Many thanks as always for your comments and faves.
Managed to take a few snaps in the early morning when this little guy wasn't all that active yet and stayed still long enough for me to frame it up nicely.
Actually managed to time a visit to South Wales when storm Ophelia came ashore.
There are always very dramatic seas at this location in Porthcawl and although I'v seen many images from here, I had never been able to time a visit to capture the crashing waves at their high tide peak.
The downside to this is that I'm still trying to get the salt, from all the spray, out of my kit!
Managed to take a couple of shots of a (1st winter?) Pied Wagtail that seems to have taken a shine to my pond, it's a first for the garden and has spent most of the day happily walking around
Managed to get out today as not been with camera for many weekends, what a joy as was dry.
Some way off but pleasure to watch a very small flock for several minutes.
I managed to take a walk today, a day a bit 'more "warm" than the previous ones.
I did not have the "official" camera with me because I wanted to be free of weight and photographic obligations.
I wanted to enjoy the walk and I found myself, instead, taking a lot of photos of the fascinating river and the path in winter clothes.
This small nikon compact, now dated, is able to capture the "mood" of the environment, probably better than the other, has no claims in detail, all that immortal is what I needed today- the essence of the river in winter, in its apparent calm, in the dull colors, in the bony trees and in the total absence of living beings of all kinds....
Fabrizio De André - Le acciughe fanno il pallone (Live)
The chosen music has nothing to do with the photo, but is a tribute to De André in the twenty years since his death and a tribute to my father on his birthday ....
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Managed to get one really clear photo of this cat. It was hiding in some heavy shadow.
This came in joint 3rd place in the Planet Earth Animals & Bird Group contest in April 2019.
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I only managed a rear view of this heavy cruiser of the skies. The background is the reflection of the intense blue sky in our village lake. Always a little surprised to actually focus on a dragonfly with the 800mm lens.
Happy Wing Wednesday!
Managed to find a place to take this pic above the street in a nearby park. This located in Arlington, VA. I was trying to hit the blue hour and get the LE light trails. Got some minor ghosting affects too in there.
Graham managed to go out yesterday, without any mishaps and came home with an Easter present for me and some chocolate for us both.
What a Hero.
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I managed last night to get out or my first ever Aurora hunt. It was a bit of a shock coming off ISO 100!!! Pretty pleased how it has come out for a first attempt.
Managed to get up in the mountains just before peak leaf turn this year. The aspens dance year round, but their colors in the fall are add to their performance.
Hello lovely people! (*^‿^*)
Raven and me wanted to take a dancing picture together since the first day we met hahaha ~ (not kidding). Finally we managed to do this and it was so much fun to shoot and to edit this picture. Today it's all about the Engine Room - a Steampunk inspired event that's open from the 20th of September till 20th of October. If you haven't seen it yet, please feel free to check it out - it's definitely worth it! I want to thank all the amazing creators for making this picture and the event possible.
Thank you for your stunning work - and of course a huge thank you to my lovely Raven for decorating the background with me, crafting this amazing hair and posing with me ♡
I hope you enjoy this picture and have a wonderful mid-week!
(*´▽`*) ♡
- Credits -
Raven:
Hair: Raven Bell - Adel Hair @EngineRoom
Hat: Insomnia Angel - steampunk top hat @EngineRoom
Collar: Kosmii - Nero Collar @EngineRoom
Nails: Diverted & Lueur - Nail - Lara
Rings: Aisling / Voluptas Virtualis - [Mezarah]
Dress: [CerberusXing] - Disciplinarian @EngineRoom
Bra: Violent Seduction - Alecto Bra
Eyes: A.D.D.Andel! - Spectre Eyes
Hikaru:
Hair: [Burley] - Joe
Horns: Visual Magick - Red Tesla Horns RARE @EngineRoom
Glasses: -[TWC]- - Mistic Glasses @EngineRoom
Top: [ContraptioN] - Engineer's Top @EngineRoom
Tank: [ContraptioN] - Pressure Pack @EngineRoom
Prosthetic Arm: [ContraptioN] Compass Hideout - SK3LET0 Series
Cloak: CURELESS REDLABEL - Donatien Manteau
Pants: Legal Insanity - Bruce harness denims @Fameshed
Decoration:
Owls: {-Maru Kado-} - Barn Owl @EngineRoom
Tuna: [ContraptioN] - Thynnus The Thunnus Thynnus Statue
Music Box: [ContraptioN] - Philomena's Last Machine: The Loom of Lies
Mirror: [ContraptioN] - Decor: Ophiuchi's Mirror
Gramophone: 22769 @EngineRoom
Table: 22769 - Industrial Endtable @EngineRoom
Ashtray: 22769 @EngineRoom
Box Of Cigars: 22769 @EngineRoom
Sphere: 22769 - Armillary Sphere @EngineRoom
Telescope: 22769 - Tripod Telescope @EngineRoom
Chair: 22769 - Salon Chair @EngineRoom
Feathers: *LODE* - Head Accessory - Wild Sakura Feathers
Skybox: [P.0.E] - Sci-fi Art Deco Apartment
managed to find the shrike at santon this time round and plenty of good perched shots but this was my favourite shot of the day I was waiting for a train to come past as it spooked the shrike every time