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Charlie and the Nature Factory [Warning: Stunningly Beautiful Large Photo Images]
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A stick might work, but I couldn't carry it while shooting; and if I stake it into the ground, the bird might be injured when she takes the bait.
BTW, I'm still laughing over that image you posted last night. And that bit about carrion you to her nest sets me off again each time I think about it.
That's a good idea. I could sew one or two loose stitches to secure the fish to the hat. It would also help to keep the bait in place, which tends to fall when I move my head.
You're right, of course; but I'm truly not afraid of being injured. I squat very low to the ground to reduce my profile, and the hat protects my head while the camera shields my face. My hands are the most exposed, but even if I should lose a finger, I'll still have nine good ones left.
Sort of like a fish mask? Fantastic idea! Now you've got my wheels turning.
I'm sorry, SK. I just couldn't resist.
Waaaaaaayyy better than any lolcat I've ever seen.
He's probably thinking he's fierce and intimidating!
"You with the hardware, you wanna go? I'll peck your nose off, punk!"
"You with the hardware, you wanna go? I'll peck your nose off, punk!"
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"Oy! You! This better not be going on YouTube! I just got up and my hair is a mess and I don't even have my makeup on yet!"
If he'd said that in his best Clint Eastwood imitation, I'd have dropped the camera and ran the other way.
I just love love love this image!!! Makes me think of Tina Turner.
....................Yo, Tina, I'll tell you what love's got to do with it!
....................Yo, Tina, I'll tell you what love's got to do with it!
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I had the misfortune this morning of learning that my wife discovered how I planned to shoot close-ups of ospreys in action. The scheme was revealed to her by a partner I was trying to recruit to help me.
She wasn't pleased, at all. "Are you crazy or something?"
I've heard that from her a lot over the years, which usually serves to pour cold water over even the best of my intentions. But she's kind and sensible and very, very smart, so there's no use in arguing with her about the project, which I've shelved for now.
"And another thing," she went on. "You shouldn't be out there bothering those birds in the first place, or any other wildlife. Who do you think you are, anyway?"
That broke my heart a little but not my spirit. Tomorrow, I'll have plenty of time to seek out opportunities for more nature shots.
She wasn't pleased, at all. "Are you crazy or something?"
I've heard that from her a lot over the years, which usually serves to pour cold water over even the best of my intentions. But she's kind and sensible and very, very smart, so there's no use in arguing with her about the project, which I've shelved for now.
"And another thing," she went on. "You shouldn't be out there bothering those birds in the first place, or any other wildlife. Who do you think you are, anyway?"
That broke my heart a little but not my spirit. Tomorrow, I'll have plenty of time to seek out opportunities for more nature shots.
She's quite photogenic, and a close encounter with her and the Haggisaurus would make for some great shots.
The same bird, shown here when he wasn't as surprised and had a better chance to strike a pose:
A much more flattering shot, though I can't stop thinking of an old man in a trench coat flashing...
He's so beautiful. It does look like he started to shave his head and then decided against it mid-way, though.
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She's quite photogenic, and a close encounter with her and the Haggisaurus would make for some great shots.
LMAO!
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That anhinga looks so soft! I read once upon a time they air themselves out after a catch because they don't have the oil in their feathers to make them water-proof like other water birds. Am I remembering right? Awesome photos of it, btw.
That anhinga looks so soft! I read once upon a time they air themselves out after a catch because they don't have the oil in their feathers to make them water-proof like other water birds. Am I remembering right? Awesome photos of it, btw.
Yes, that's right.
He's a cormorant, right? The anhingas have white heads?
And if someone copied you, they'd have a....Trout Mask Replica.Sort of like a fish mask? Fantastic idea! Now you've got my wheels turning.
The same bird, shown here when he wasn't as surprised and had a better chance to strike a pose:
Can I have a high res copy of this photo, SK? I've always thought anhingas were just black, but the shade of blue you've captured...combined with the yellow and green beak, and red eye...it's just stunning.
The same bird, shown here when he wasn't as surprised and had a better chance to strike a pose:
Great photo!
You.Take.That.Back.
He's a lovely bird! I love the profile pic.
I was standing on my porch this morning waiting for the dog to do his business and a hummingbird swooped down in front of me and hovered above some lavender I have in planters on poles. He stayed there for probably close to a minute, so close to my face that my eyes crossed.
I'll admit that it frightened me a little, which I know is silly. I think I prefer just to see them in pictures.