Sightings on a Hike
May 30, 2017 19:44:17 #
This is an assortment from a couple of different days of hiking in the same area. We had high clouds and low temps, but satisfactory light I think. I spent a lot of time trying to get shots of the swallows that darted around but wasn't successful except for a couple of mediocre shots of one that posed on fence wire. I discovered they're far more difficult than Hummingbirds. I think the turtle (an exciting and surprise find) is more my speed.LOL
Marbled Godwits - I think
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A weed by some other name
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Blackberry Blossom
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Wildflower clump
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Poison Oak at its best
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Wild Rose
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Song Sparrow?
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May 30, 2017 19:46:18 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Vicki, this is an awesome series, I am partial to the turtle. Excellent job.
May 30, 2017 19:56:21 #
jpgto wrote:
Vicki, this is an awesome series, I am partial to the turtle. Excellent job.
Many thanks Jeff. I'm glad you enjoyed these shots and appreciate your thoughtful reply. The turtle was a thrilling and unexpected discovery. There was also a doe in the meadow, but she was too far away for a reasonable shot.
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May 30, 2017 22:28:29 #
Lovely series, Vicki! Carefully composed, beautifully shot. Enjoyed them all.
May 31, 2017 05:40:08 #
A gorgeous set, Vicki. I love the nice pastel backgrounds on the flower pics. 
May 31, 2017 06:01:54 #
Enjoyable set Vicki.
vicksart wrote:
This is an assortment from a couple of different days of hiking in the same area. We had high clouds and low temps, but satisfactory light I think. I spent a lot of time trying to get shots of the swallows that darted around but wasn't successful except for a couple of mediocre shots of one that posed on fence wire. I discovered they're far more difficult than Hummingbirds. I think the turtle (an exciting and surprise find) is more my speed.LOL
May 31, 2017 06:14:28 #
Delightful visuals, Vicki. Your composition and isolation are enhancing, especially the last image of the song sparrow(?) which conveys a very artistic and almost painterly quality. Well done.
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May 31, 2017 08:22:31 #
vicksart wrote:
This is an assortment from a couple of different days of hiking in the same area. We had high clouds and low temps, but satisfactory light I think. I spent a lot of time trying to get shots of the swallows that darted around but wasn't successful except for a couple of mediocre shots of one that posed on fence wire. I discovered they're far more difficult than Hummingbirds. I think the turtle (an exciting and surprise find) is more my speed.LOL
what a fun and productive hiking adventure vicki! i love the first shot of those unusual birds in the pond. the poison oak shot
is so pretty...doesn't look itchy at all. but my favorite is the turtle. i love shooting turtles because they don't move...lol!
the little bird on the stump is neat...i love the background and the fact that you caught him while he was singing you a song!
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