Corona virus anniversary (Page 2): Nice set Linda - I agree with Gabyto on that first one

Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa

Linda From Maine wrote:

I joined Facebook's Create 52 Photography Group. I... (show quote)

Nice set Linda - I agree with Gabyto on that first one - EXCELLENT -

R.G. Loc: Scotland

joecichjr wrote:

That is an awesome shot of a spectacular view

Thanks.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Gabyto wrote:

Question to all the members, how much have your creativity changed since this virus started?. For example, some members started with micro photography, others went to the mountains for complete isolation, some went to the ocean just be really away from everyone.
I think it will be interesting to hear from the members. It will be nice to include pictures. This way your work can be display to everyone here.

All of Florida Wetlands are open, I wear a mask and we social distance. Nothing else has changed. I am happy because it seems over night the Great Egrets have returned to my favorite wetlands. Happy, happy, happy. Below is a image of a Great Egret in mating colors doing his best to entice a female to come to his nesting site.
PS. all of our restaurants are also open, and the beaches and all of the state parks. My camera is over heating taking so many images, we are up and running as normal, hats off to our great governor.
Sony a9, Sony 200-600 mm lens.

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

billnikon wrote:

All of Florida Wetlands are open, I wear a mask an... (show quote)

What a magnificent shot of this bird!👍

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Gabyto wrote:

Question to all the members, how much have your creativity changed since this virus started?. For example, some members started with micro photography, others went to the mountains for complete isolation, some went to the ocean just be really away from everyone.
I think it will be interesting to hear from the members. It will be nice to include pictures. This way your work can be display to everyone here.

Well, I live just a few short blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, and a short bike ride to the Delaware Bay. Haven't ventured out of the house much since this whole mess started. Seems that lots of people from out-of-state areas hard hit decided to head my way and stay. Of course, they brought the virus with them - hence the natives are pretty much forced to stay put. Such fun - NOT! At least I've had both doses of the Moderna vaccine and hubby just left the house to drive about 75 miles to get his second dose. Heading out to visit son at the beginning of March and to do some rock climbing. Hoping to be able to get back out shooting sooner rather than later.

A couple of shots from when I did get out to shoot alone on a deserted area of the beach.

fuminous Loc: Luling, LA... for now...

Great oyster catcher shots- especially that last! Too bad sand in the pants is a by product!!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

lamiaceae wrote:

Nothing really new as to types. But some things I... (show quote)

I am curious as to why you don’t go to the beach. I am in the Carpinteria area and photograph at Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta beaches, wearing a mask of course.

Dennis

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Gabyto wrote:

Question to all the members, how much have your creativity changed since this virus started?. For example, some members started with micro photography, others went to the mountains for complete isolation, some went to the ocean just be really away from everyone.
I think it will be interesting to hear from the members. It will be nice to include pictures. This way your work can be display to everyone here.

Yeah, well I'm not gonna bake Corona a cake for this anniversary. Frankly, I've found the experience so depressing that I have taken a YEAR LONG hiatus from picture making. Death to COVID!!!

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

billnikon wrote:

All of Florida Wetlands are open, I wear a mask an... (show quote)

Absolutely excellent wall hanger in a gallery.

markwilliam1

billnikon wrote:

All of Florida Wetlands are open, I wear a mask an... (show quote)

Man Bill you take the Best birding pictures I’ve ever seen! Keep em coming please!

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

fuminous wrote:

Great oyster catcher shots- especially that last! Too bad sand in the pants is a by product!!

Thank you! After shooting for years from a prone position in wet sand and tidal pools, sand in the pants is no big deal any more. The last American Oystercatcher shot was taken in high winds. What looks at first like an out of focus area is actually blowing sand. Mom had one chick already tucked under her, and the other one was trying to find his/her way in. BTW, that shot took a 3 1/2 mile hike out and back. Didn't mind it at all. I never do. IMO, it is so much more enjoyable to shoot this way than from a raised board walk loaded with other photographers. Went to the Alligator Farm twice 2 years ago, and that was enough!!

John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England

What I do not understand is those who refuse to be vaccinated

ecommons

Other than having COVID and surviving, I've been staying at home and working from home. I don't get out and go anywhere other than to the store and the doctors. Seems, while I had COVID, they ran a lot of tests on me and found other problems. However later in the spring, my wife and I are taking a road trip to the midwest.

timcc Loc: Virginia

Like others, I have been largely confined to the yard and neighborhood walks. The recent ice storm gave our dogwood tree and nandina bush a nice coating. Because a freezing rain was still falling, I used a TG-5 for these shots.

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markwilliam1

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