I really prefer the b/w version; I had a day doomed to failure today; I wanted frothy slow shutter speed waves, and failed to produce any, and then I put a polarizing filter on my lens and everything came out over the top! What do you guys think?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Atlantic Florida style
I really prefer the b/w version; I had a day doomed to failure today; I wanted frothy slow shutter speed waves, and failed to produce any, and then I put a polarizing filter on my lens and everything came out over the top! What do you guys think?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Nia
This is my granddaughter, 4 yrold Nia; this picture was unconventionally photographed from my PC. This necessity was not unrelated to my having processed it with a demo version of some filter software, which has the save and print feature disabled!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
The Perfect Spot
I am never happier than when I have my feet, or any other part of me in the sea. This building would suit me very well; the hurricanes wouldn't worry me, since it appears to have stood up so far!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Citra First Baptist Church
Very pretty little church dating back to the 1870s; the architectural style redolent of the 'Old South'.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Orbweaver Spider
These spiders are so colorful; here she is industriously wrapping up her latest catch.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Operation Stork
Some of you may have seen my picture of the poor Wood Stork that has had a multi hook fishing lure lodged in his face and neck, for at least three weeks. Despite requests for help to various agencies and 'Fish and Wildlife', nothing seemed to be happening. On Sunday, I fired off letters to the local daily paper, and sent emails to the 'Parks and Recreations office', and I understand that four rangers spent some time yesterday trying to catch the bird, to no avail. EZHighway gave me a number to call, and today, a marvellous couple drove up from Sarasota, a good 31/2 hour journey, with a net gun, and caught him. he was wary, having been chased about a bit lately, but the deed was done. They took the wretched hooks from his neck and carried him off back to Sarasota, where he will be treated with antibiotics, as he had quite a bit of infection. When he is better, they will bring him back and release him where we found him, and hopefully I shall be able to document the event.
Petunia
This is an experiment in 'contre jour' or shooting into the sun. It is probably a bit self indulgent, but as art rather than photography, I love it!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ruby Throated Humming bird
Not often a hummingbird poses so nicely; I grabbed this through the sitting room window, so technically far from perfect, but it is my first hummingbird!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
This Wood Stork has been snagged by a fishing lure in Tuscawilla Park, Ocala; he needs catching to have the hooks removed before it becomes infected. Despite the best efforts of my friend, Sue Nye, who has contacted every agency available, no-one so far has been prepared to do anything about it. This would be an easy capture for anyone with the right equipment, as he is very docile and will come to within a few feet of anyone who will throw him a fish. The local wildlife officer claims that they cannot catch him unless he is unable to move or eat. It is an absolute disgrace that nobody is prepared to help one of our 'protected' species.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Enough of the Paparazzi
An unusual species to see grazing in a field on your way home from town in Central Florida. I had been told they were there, but had been unable to find them; of course I realise now, that in the heat of the day, they disappear into the trees and become part of the sun dappled landscape.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Ocean
I have always wanted to live on the water, by the ocean or at least close by. Sometimes I have. Now I am halfway between the Atlantic and the Gulf Coast, so when the longing for the sea gets too strong, it is not so far to go.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Princess
My grand-daughter, Nia, looking as if butter would not melt in her mouth. As with most four year olds, this is far from the truth. I have tried to get a photograph which will show her darker side, but she's on to me; a slam of the door and a cry of 'no pictures, PLEASE' and the opportunity is gone!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
zebra swallowtail
One of the most spectacular butterflies of the Eastern States, this one easily had a 4" wing span.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Laughing Anhinga
This is my first entry and I am just feeling my way around. I shall probably do something wrong...
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