Walk at the Lakes
Sep 5, 2021 14:42:05 #
I often visit a local park to walk with my gear in tow. On this day driving out there I was looking at the light with the sun high in the sky, the haze hanging in the air and thinking it's going to be a hot one; I almost turned around to go home. But lucky for me I continued and stepped out of the car and there was a nice breeze and not as much haze either (must have been looking through a dirty windshield). It was really quite but managed to get lucky on a few shots.
Dragon flies mating and laying eggs.
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American Kestrel feeding on a Dragonfly.
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Another closer look at the American Kestrel
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Belted King Fisher in flight
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Sep 5, 2021 14:43:40 #
DanielB wrote:
I often visit a local park to walk with my gear in tow. On this day driving out there I was looking at the light with the sun high in the sky, the haze hanging in the air and thinking it's going to be a hot one; I almost turned around to go home. But lucky for me I continued and stepped out of the car and there was a nice breeze and not as much haze either (must have been looking through a dirty windshield). It was really quite but managed to get lucky on a few shots.
Great set! Good that you decided to stay! Thanx for sharing.
Sep 5, 2021 15:36:35 #
Sep 5, 2021 15:41:25 #
Really nice series! The Kestrel is a beautiful colored raptor. The flying Kingfisher is a great capture.
will
will
Sep 5, 2021 17:53:19 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Wow! The in flight Kingfisher is especially nice!
Thank you for your kind words. I really got lucky on these birds. There was a pair of them squabbling over territory and kept flying in circles squawking at each other right over my head. I got at least 30 really good shots but liked this one the best for the back lit wings fully extended.
Sep 5, 2021 17:56:37 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Great set! Good that you decided to stay! Thanx for sharing.
Yes it is good. Sometimes perseverance and patience is best.
Thank you.
Sep 6, 2021 01:55:01 #
Love the Kingfisher. So sharp. Not easy to do with a bird in flight. Well done.
Sep 6, 2021 03:31:57 #
Sep 6, 2021 08:32:28 #
Sep 6, 2021 08:59:10 #
DanielB wrote:
I often visit a local park to walk with my gear in tow. On this day driving out there I was looking at the light with the sun high in the sky, the haze hanging in the air and thinking it's going to be a hot one; I almost turned around to go home. But lucky for me I continued and stepped out of the car and there was a nice breeze and not as much haze either (must have been looking through a dirty windshield). It was really quite but managed to get lucky on a few shots.
Great shots Daniel, especially of the Kingfisher....
Sep 6, 2021 12:49:38 #
Sep 6, 2021 14:29:34 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set. The Kingfisher is a great capture
Thank you Curmudgeon! Love your disclaimer.
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