Posts: GBoy53 | Ugly Hedgehog

kpmac wrote:

Outstanding set.

Thank you! Last year, the City of Beaumont(TX) built a 500 foot boardwalk pier that extends into one of the main ponds to be up close and personal with nature.

Jun 5, 2017 09:35:25 #

Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:

Excellent work, GBoy! Looks like your equipment a... (show quote)

Thank you for your uplifting comment. I have been trying to hone my skills in anticipation of retirement at the end of next year. The "GBoy" moniker was given to me by my Dad when I was young.

Jun 4, 2017 19:45:08 #

Thanks for looking. The marsh supports an abundance of birds and hopefully I'll be able to get back there soon.

Jun 4, 2017 18:47:36 #

Thanks. It helped that an afternoon rain storm passed in time for the golden hour.

Jun 4, 2017 18:33:48 #

Spent a couple of hours Saturday evening at a local 900 acre wetland area to test drive my new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (mated with a Nikon D5100). So far, I'm pleased with the results!

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Jan 31, 2016 20:35:51 #

Flower ID needed - a pretty purple ???????

Convolvulus (genus) or bindweed are similar to morning glories, some species are actually woody shrubs; all bindweed have trumpet-shaped, mostly commonly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple or yellow are known to occur.

May 19, 2015 18:07:46 #

Tulip tree flower? Close-up.

To make matters even more confusing... Tulip Magnolias bear red to purple flowers, while tulip trees bear green to yellow flowers, BUT both are in the Magnolia Family!!!

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Mar 10, 2015 17:56:20 #

Suggestions for Nova Scotia

Followed my Cajun (Acadian) roots to the French and Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and had the opportunity to visit there last year. All of the Hoggers' suggestions bring back many wonderful memories of our 10 day trip that covered all regions. I would add Annapolis Royal area to your "places to see" list - Port Royal National Historical Site, Fort Anne Historical Site, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens.

Feb 22, 2015 10:21:23 #

Winter Panoramic View of the Teton Range

Wow! Incredibly Wow! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jan 28, 2015 19:04:26 #

Blue egret.. or Herron?

Herons and Egrets, along with Bitterns, all belong to the same Family: Ardeidae. Basically Bitterns are small short-necked birds, Egrets are large white birds , and Herons are larger more colorful birds. Technically, they are all herons that are not biologically distinct from each other.

Nov 13, 2014 20:16:30 #

Blue Angels Over Houston

Finally have a chance to post some photos of the Blue Angels taken November 2nd at Ellington Field in Houston.

Sep 30, 2014 18:32:12 #

Color, Contrast, & Camouflage

jwt wrote:

Thanks for the ID GBoy, he sure looked like he would stink. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.

On closer examination, it looks more like a coreid, a leaf-footed bug (a cousin to the stink bug) that also has an offensive odor

Sep 29, 2014 19:28:54 #

Color, Contrast, & Camouflage

jwt wrote:

Miniature world with DMC-6G and the 45-150 HD lens from Panasonic. Note the sometimes bright colors of certain insects vs the drab Camouflage of others. Posting 4 images. Please try the downloads.

I believe the bug pictured in #4 is a common Stink Bug

Aug 16, 2014 02:31:13 #

Shiloh National Military Park

pgl wrote:

Nice series ...love the eagle.

Thanks. Eagles are a favorite of mine but there aren't too many here along the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. It's a real treat when I stumble upon one in the wild.

Aug 16, 2014 02:24:28 #

Shiloh National Military Park

James56 wrote:

I really enjoyed your set and the narrative you pr... (show quote)

Thanks for looking and sharing a piece of local history. BTW, my Grandfather (my Dad's Dad) was born in Murfreesboro and his family hailed from Franklin, Hamblin and Jefferson counties.