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You hear these little fellows before you see them, with their angry chatter as you draw near. They can be very noisy and feisty. This fellow was ready to take me on as I moved closer with the camera. They also are named pine squirrels or Douglas squirrels in the west. I took this snap in Eastern Canada. Although we think of them as nut and seed eaters they will eat almost anyhing including the eggs of nesting birds. The stetting was Manual at 120mm ,AF-c, f/5.6 , 1/50th , iso...
For several years I have kept my eyes open for a shot of the Pika. This is an amazing little mouse that habitats rock piles close to grass and wild flowers, generally at high altitudes. Pika’s are plant eaters and spend most of their day foreaging for food. They will build virtual haystacks of grass in preparation for winter. They will take what they can into their den and pile the rest near the entrance. The Pika is an amazing example of God’s perfect creation. During the foreaging for food the Pika will pick and store Toxic flowers. Due to the toxsicity they will stay fresh for an extended period of time. As the winter progresses the toxicity diminishes and thus provides fresh vegetables late in the season. I caught this little fellow sunning For several years I have kept my eyes open for a shot of the Pika. This is an amazing little mouse that habitats rock piles close to grass and wild flowers, generally at high altitudes. Pika’s are plant eaters and spend most of their day foreaging for food. They will build virtual haystacks of grass in preparation for winter. They will take what they can into their den and pile the rest near the entrance. The Pika is an amazing example of God’s perfect creation. During the foreaging for food the Pika will pick and store Toxic flowers. Due to the toxsicity they will stay fresh for an extended period of time. As the winter progresses the toxicity diminishes and thus provides fresh vegetables late in the season. I caught this little fellow sunning in the late afternoon sun. His back was to me so it took some time to finally get him to show his face. I was most pleased with how it all turned out. Settings: f/5.6, 1/125,iso 100in the late afternoon sun. ...
This was taken during what I call “Special Light Time”, 1e. just after sunset or just before sunrise. I saw this grass clump the day before as I was walking the beach and thought it would look good with the following evenings “Special Light Time”. It never ceases to amaze me what the right light can produce and this a an excellent example. This picture I set out in our home at Thanksgiving- I feel it’s a typical harvest shot. Settings: shutter priority f/2.8,1/160 sec.,iso 100
The Kennebecases River is a tributary of the St. John River in Southern NB. This was one of those pictures you see but find hard to believe the colours. I was visiting our eldest son and family in Rothesay NB, and this was taken from their front yard about 8 in the evening. A storm was passing by on the far side of the river. The rain is most visible in the background, but I believe that the brilliant green grass in the foreground accents this picture. The setting was Manual f/10, 1/10thsec.,iso 640
It is hard to believe that this is an Azalea. This Spring it was one of the Best of Show in our garden. We planted it a year ago so this was its first flowering. Added to its beauty was a most fantastic aroma.
The other evening Nick came over and taught me the basics in light painting. It was exciting to learn a new technique. This picture is a compilation of my banjo and a few antiques from Marie’s farmhouse as she was growing up. The churn was one that she spent many hours pumping to make butter.
Red Squirrel
Posted by bill on Oct 24th, 2012 |
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You hear these little fellows before you see them, with their angry chatter as you draw near. They can be very noisy and feisty. This fellow was ready to take me on as I moved closer with the camera. They also are named pine squirrels or Douglas squirrels in the west. I took this snap in Eastern Canada. Although we think of them as nut and seed eaters they will eat almost anyhing including the eggs of nesting birds. The stetting was Manual at 120mm ,AF-c, f/5.6 , 1/50th , iso...
PIKA
Posted by bill on Oct 21st, 2012 |
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For several years I have kept my eyes open for a shot of the Pika. This is an amazing little mouse that habitats rock piles close to grass and wild flowers, generally at high altitudes. Pika’s are plant eaters and spend most of their day foreaging for food. They will build virtual haystacks of grass in preparation for winter. They will take what they can into their den and pile the rest near the entrance. The Pika is an amazing example of God’s perfect creation. During the foreaging for food the Pika will pick and store Toxic flowers. Due to the toxsicity they will stay fresh for an extended period of time. As the winter progresses the toxicity diminishes and thus provides fresh vegetables late in the season. I caught this little fellow sunning For several years I have kept my eyes open for a shot of the Pika. This is an amazing little mouse that habitats rock piles close to grass and wild flowers, generally at high altitudes. Pika’s are plant eaters and spend most of their day foreaging for food. They will build virtual haystacks of grass in preparation for winter. They will take what they can into their den and pile the rest near the entrance. The Pika is an amazing example of God’s perfect creation. During the foreaging for food the Pika will pick and store Toxic flowers. Due to the toxsicity they will stay fresh for an extended period of time. As the winter progresses the toxicity diminishes and thus provides fresh vegetables late in the season. I caught this little fellow sunning in the late afternoon sun. His back was to me so it took some time to finally get him to show his face. I was most pleased with how it all turned out. Settings: f/5.6, 1/125,iso 100in the late afternoon sun. ...
“Sea Grass at Twilight”
Posted by bill on Oct 21st, 2012 |
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This was taken during what I call “Special Light Time”, 1e. just after sunset or just before sunrise. I saw this grass clump the day before as I was walking the beach and thought it would look good with the following evenings “Special Light Time”. It never ceases to amaze me what the right light can produce and this a an excellent example. This picture I set out in our home at Thanksgiving- I feel it’s a typical harvest shot. Settings: shutter priority f/2.8,1/160 sec.,iso 100
Kennebecases Sunset Storm
Posted by bill on Oct 21st, 2012 |
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The Kennebecases River is a tributary of the St. John River in Southern NB. This was one of those pictures you see but find hard to believe the colours. I was visiting our eldest son and family in Rothesay NB, and this was taken from their front yard about 8 in the evening. A storm was passing by on the far side of the river. The rain is most visible in the background, but I believe that the brilliant green grass in the foreground accents this picture. The setting was Manual f/10, 1/10thsec.,iso 640
Luthium Azalea
Posted by bill on Jun 18th, 2012 |
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It is hard to believe that this is an Azalea. This Spring it was one of the Best of Show in our garden. We planted it a year ago so this was its first flowering. Added to its beauty was a most fantastic aroma.
Light Painting Photography
Posted by bill on Jun 16th, 2012 |
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The other evening Nick came over and taught me the basics in light painting. It was exciting to learn a new technique. This picture is a compilation of my banjo and a few antiques from Marie’s farmhouse as she was growing up. The churn was one that she spent many hours pumping to make butter.