An American Coot (Fulica americana) in central New Mexico. The coot is not a duck, because it lacks webbed feet. Instead, it gets around with some rather large toes. The coot is also known as a mud hen. Typically, you’ll find them in very large flocks. This guy was all alone. american coot [...]
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My Shot of the Day: White Headed Buffalo Weaver
White Headed Buffalo Weaver I really loved this shot but could not squeeze it in before I left for Europe in March. So, here it is. A passerine native to East Africa, the ‘buffalo’ part of its name comes from its habit of trailing the African Buffalo and feeding on disturbed insects in the soil behind [...]
My Shot of the Day: Feeding on the Lilac Bushes
I’m finally back and nearly home. I’ll have more from France and Finland in the coming weeks. It is spring time in Colorado. Fabulous. I shot this hungry guy this morning on my father’s lilac bushes in Pueblo, Colorado. He/she is a Vanessa cardui, a very common butterfly, known as the Painted Lady in Europe, or the Cosmopolitan [...]
My Shot of the Day: Midnight Duck. Helsinki Finland
Tonight I set out to capture the Aurora Borealis from the coast near the Mehlahti section of Helsinki Finland – but that didn’t work out so well. A brief snowstorm appeared from some thick, pink clouds and my exhausted, jet-lagged brain just gave up. As I trudged back to my friend Rasmus’ flat I saw [...]
My Shot of the Day: African Spoonbill
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) and his buddy…the African Spoonbill. Spotted in Orlando, Florida. Overall, I’m happy with the shot but I did not get the right aperture setting to get both of the birds in focus. ##
My Shot of the Day: Gray Crowned Crane
This lovely African Gray Crowned Crane was standing among some trees in Orlando, Florida, USA last week. I shot with an ISO of 400, f/5.6 and shutter speed of 1/125. ## photograph crane
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The ULTIMATE Travel Resource Library – Part I:New Mexico, Colorado, France, Vietnam and Haiti
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Guest Photo: “A New Perspective” from John Mata
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My Shot of the Day: “Boy Water”
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My Shot of the Day: Moonrise Over Our Lady of Guadalupe
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