Posts for: dukeoferal
Aug 25, 2017 17:34:45 #
Partial Eclipse in Arizona with UFO? What are we seeing "flash back" "double exposure" "out of body experience"
I used my spouses camera "Canon Power Shot SD630" to take this photo of the partial eclipse in Arizona. I stood off to the side and had protective eyewear on when taking this photo at the maximum eclipse time for Arizona.
No, I didn't fry my spouses camera.
You can visit My Photo Library at: http://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
I used my spouses camera "Canon Power Shot SD630" to take this photo of the partial eclipse in Arizona. I stood off to the side and had protective eyewear on when taking this photo at the maximum eclipse time for Arizona.
No, I didn't fry my spouses camera.
You can visit My Photo Library at: http://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Aug 24, 2017 13:53:26 #
bergerop wrote:
First blog I have ever been a member of. Wife and... (show quote)
Welcome to UHH. I also live in Arizona, up in Fountain Hills where there is a lot of nature to photograph. I purchase the Nikon D5500 camera over a year ago because I was a novice also. I needed a camera that would take the guess work out of taking photos. Till I learn the creative control of the camera and all the setting. I purchased Nikon D5500 for Dummies book which I learned a lot from, but I'm still learning. At first I just used the auto setting in the sports mode. I have purchase many lens. That can be addicting part of photography. I set up a blog site so my friends and family can view my photos and can keep track of what I'm up too. There is a photo club that meets once a month up here, where the guys are more then helpful. Enjoy your retirement and your new found hobby. You can view my blog site at https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Aug 7, 2017 19:25:38 #
Newly added photos from my "Out & About" photo site.
Photos taken with a Nikon D5500 camera with 200mm lens
https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com/p/flowers.html
Photos taken with a Nikon D5500 camera with 200mm lens
https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com/p/flowers.html
Jul 24, 2017 11:11:44 #
"Sonoran Desert toads are active from late May to September, though principally during the summer rainy season."
It has been raining for three day straight, no end in sight. It's the Monsoon season & Sonoran Desert Toad season.
You can tell when they start showing up during the night. "The male’s call is weak, sounding somewhat like a ferryboat whistle".
They love pools and ponds to lay their eggs. They can make a mess!
It has been raining for three day straight, no end in sight. It's the Monsoon season & Sonoran Desert Toad season.
You can tell when they start showing up during the night. "The male’s call is weak, sounding somewhat like a ferryboat whistle".
They love pools and ponds to lay their eggs. They can make a mess!
Jul 23, 2017 16:14:26 #
According to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum:
“Sonoran Desert toads feed upon a variety of insects throughout their lives. Adults eat primarily beetles, although large individuals will occasionally eat small vertebrates including other toads. Sonoran Desert toads are active from late May to September, though principally during the summer rainy season. They are nocturnal during the hot summer months. The male’s call is weak, sounding somewhat like a ferryboat whistle. Eggs are laid in temporary rain pools and permanent ponds. Larvae metamorphose after 6 to 10 weeks. This species lives at least 10 years, and perhaps as many as 20 years.”
A defensive milky neurotoxin venom can be released from the parotid gland behind the eyes and similar organs on the legs. The venom is potent enough to kill a large dog, should the dog grab a toad. Symptoms of envenomation include foaming at the mouth, drunken gait, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, or complete collapse. There is no antitoxin.
“Sonoran Desert toads feed upon a variety of insects throughout their lives. Adults eat primarily beetles, although large individuals will occasionally eat small vertebrates including other toads. Sonoran Desert toads are active from late May to September, though principally during the summer rainy season. They are nocturnal during the hot summer months. The male’s call is weak, sounding somewhat like a ferryboat whistle. Eggs are laid in temporary rain pools and permanent ponds. Larvae metamorphose after 6 to 10 weeks. This species lives at least 10 years, and perhaps as many as 20 years.”
A defensive milky neurotoxin venom can be released from the parotid gland behind the eyes and similar organs on the legs. The venom is potent enough to kill a large dog, should the dog grab a toad. Symptoms of envenomation include foaming at the mouth, drunken gait, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, or complete collapse. There is no antitoxin.
Jul 23, 2017 14:20:24 #
The Arizona Desert Toad kills more dogs than rattle snakes in Phoenix during the monsoon season. Beware!
Photo taken with the Power Shot SD630 camera. Didn't have my Nikon D5500 at the time.
My "Out & About" Photos : https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Photo taken with the Power Shot SD630 camera. Didn't have my Nikon D5500 at the time.
My "Out & About" Photos : https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Jun 26, 2017 13:04:14 #
Greeting from Arizona,
With some technical assistance this past week we now have Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" up and running for everyone to view.
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I started a web (blog) site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends to view.
Even have a link back to Ugly Hedgehog Photography Forum (as seen below)
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
I may as well sit next to a computer and build a web (blog) site in air conditioning with a cool drink.
"Your more than likely seen some of my photos in the Fountain Hills Times, in the Fountain Sprouts section of the paper.
These were photos of the Bobcats, Ravens, Quail, and Butterflies. I also belong to the Ugly Hedgehog Photography Forum
where some of the most talented photographers in the world share advice.
That is where I fine my answers to my questions, share my photos and fine advice".
Stay Cool!
With some technical assistance this past week we now have Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" up and running for everyone to view.
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I started a web (blog) site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends to view.
Even have a link back to Ugly Hedgehog Photography Forum (as seen below)
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
I may as well sit next to a computer and build a web (blog) site in air conditioning with a cool drink.
"Your more than likely seen some of my photos in the Fountain Hills Times, in the Fountain Sprouts section of the paper.
These were photos of the Bobcats, Ravens, Quail, and Butterflies. I also belong to the Ugly Hedgehog Photography Forum
where some of the most talented photographers in the world share advice.
That is where I fine my answers to my questions, share my photos and fine advice".
Stay Cool!
Jun 25, 2017 20:17:53 #
We had a pair of bobcats come across our back yard last fall. I guess that is when they pair up to mate. Haven't seen any young one's yet.
Still waiting to take that photo.
Still waiting to take that photo.
Jun 25, 2017 20:12:44 #
Thank you, you were correct. My book did't do it justest. My photo is much better than the ones I pulled up on internet.
I guess there is three common pigment types:
Melanins (browns, blacks, some yellows)
Carotenoids (some reds and yellows)
Porphyrins (some reds or browns).
I guess there is three common pigment types:
Melanins (browns, blacks, some yellows)
Carotenoids (some reds and yellows)
Porphyrins (some reds or browns).
Jun 25, 2017 18:54:03 #
I took this photo of this bird on my "Mexican Bird of Paradise" last week and I can't locate it in my bird watchers book I have for Arizona birds.
I would like to add the information on my photo site: https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Thank You
The photo was taken with Nikon D5500 camera
Lens Nikon DX AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens
Setting: 300mm Shutter 1/640 Aperture f/5.6 ISO-800
I would like to add the information on my photo site: https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
Thank You
The photo was taken with Nikon D5500 camera
Lens Nikon DX AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens
Setting: 300mm Shutter 1/640 Aperture f/5.6 ISO-800
Jun 25, 2017 16:48:22 #
These photos were taken with Nikon D5500 Camera using Nikon ED AF-S ED IF 17-35mm 1:2.8D lens
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
Jun 25, 2017 15:33:38 #
When first purchased my Nikon D5500 camera, which came with DX AF-S 18-55mm lens. Sense then I have added many more lens and taken a lot more photos these past 6months. I also started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family, friends, and this informative web site.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
Jun 25, 2017 13:36:29 #
firtree wrote:
Nice shots! I like your blog spot, too. You have some really nice shots there, as well. Do you ever get a roadrunner?
I do see them quite often. They come across the back wall and down into my yard. They don't stick around very long. Maybe that where they got their name "roadrunners". I just have to be faster with my camera.
Jun 25, 2017 13:27:47 #
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I added a couple more photos of the B-17 flying over on another weekend from a different direction.
I also started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
I added a couple more photos of the B-17 flying over on another weekend from a different direction.
I also started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
Jun 23, 2017 19:25:51 #
CathyAnn wrote:
How exciting! The warmth coming from the jacuzzi has to be a big draw, especially during the winter. When you get another picture, please post it⦠
I've taken a lot of photos over the last 6 months. Some may be of interest to some people.
I started a blog site where a lot of my photos are available to my family and friends.
I call it Fountain Hills Photos "Out & About" https://fountainhillsphotos.blogspot.com
It has been 118 degrees here in Arizona this last week, so I'm inside rather than "Out and About" taking photos.
Enjoy the My Photos,
