Saturday, April 26, 2014

Sunrise - Digby, Nova Scotia

I wanted to say something poignant and poetic about the sun rising on a new chapter of your life for this special day, but the words truly escape me. What can I say that I haven't told you over the years? I have always admired your courage, your strength and your determination. You really are an inspiration! Now it is time to slow down and enjoy your retirement. I am so looking forward to spending more time with you and sharing so many more adventures yet to come. I wish you the very best retired life has to offer!
Congratulations Mom! 

Sunrise at Digby, Nova Scotia, September 2012.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

American Kestrel - Snow

This American Kestrel (male) crashed into my sun-room window and landed safely, though head first, in a snow covered bush. Note the snow packed between his lore and his nostril. Having landed just inches from the window, I was able to get several nice shots while he gathered his composure. After several minutes recuperating, he was able to fly away. I thought surely he had learned his lesson about hunting smaller birds at the feeders, but no, he returned the next day. December 2013.

Nikon D7100 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sunrise in the Mirror


Sunrise in the Mirror.
This photo was taken on I70 westbound, somewhere near St. Louis, Missouri. August 2013.

Photographed with Iphone5

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

A Golden-mantled ground squirrel at Estes Park, Colorado. July 2013.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Bee on Flower

Denver Botanic Garden, July 2013.

Nikon D300 | Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Loving Lizards

Took this shot at the Indianapolis Zoo a couple years ago.
Still one of my favorite photos.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED


Sunday, April 13, 2014

Pileated Woodpecker

A male Pileated Woodpecker, backyard.
January 2014.

Nikon D7100 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Friday, April 11, 2014

Wood Duck Pair

One of the eight pairs of wood ducks that stopped in for a visit on their journey north last week. These guys pass through during spring and fall migration for brief resting periods. They're such a joy to watch, but are very timid and difficult to observe without a hunting blind.

 Nikon D7100  |  Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Lily

Lily. Denver Botanical Gardens, 2013.

Nikon D300|Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens

Monday, April 7, 2014

Froggy Style

Three frogs sun bathing on algae in my pond last summer.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED