16-NOV-2015
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
I am glad I decided to drive over to Eugene to look around this morning. On the way over there this is what I saw. I just had to stop and get a photo or two. I have seen this vehicle on TV but never in real life. It is possible they could be in Eugene for the football game on Saturday.
17-NOV-2015
Nobody's Pigeon
I found background information on the Feral Pigeon (from the wild Rock Dove) to be quite interesting. It seems that is what we have most of in Oregon. Here is what Wikipedia says about them:
"Feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica), also called city doves, city pigeons, or street pigeons, are derived from domestic pigeons that have returned to the wild.[2] The domestic pigeon was originally bred from the wild rock dove, which naturally inhabits sea-cliffs and mountains.[3] Rock (i.e., 'wild'), domestic, and feral pigeons are all the same species and will readily interbreed. Feral pigeons find the ledges of buildings to be a substitute for sea cliffs, have become adapted to urban life, and are abundant in towns and cities throughout much of the world.[4]" Other information here:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Pigeon/lifehistory
18-NOV-2015
Raindrops on Leaf
A walk around the neighborhood can be always a treat if we look closely for good subjects. When it's raining that is no less so. I saw this leaf beautifully covered with raindrops and found it to be a pure delight! Because this is a close up shot, it has limited DOF. That accounts for the upper left part of the leaf being out of focus.
19-NOV-2015
Fall Scene in Mohawk Valley
I remember a photo I shot of this barn a few years ago. The trees and ground were covered with snow. The old barn looked about the same, but one could see more of it. Those five or six trees in front were not there! It is amazing how quickly they get to that size! Anyway, now I have the barn pictured in fall and winter. I guess I might as well do spring and summer while I am at it. What do you think? :)
20-NOV-2015
This must be Mt. Cabela!
I took Carol to Cabela's today to check on walking sticks. The store is full of stuffed animals that look very realistic. This scene graced one wall. It's not often you get to photograph these animals together like this. :)
21-NOV-2015
Plump Little Female Robin
I saw this cute little robin among the branches of a bush at Delta Ponds. It looks like it is ready for winter with that round body. It must have felt it was well hidden in that bush, because I was able to zoom in on it and shoot some pictures. It didn't seem in a hurry to fly off, like they usually do. I was grateful that it posed for me.
22-NOV-2015
A Break in the Weather
While I was at Delta Ponds, the sun broke through the dark sky and bathed the trees in golden light. It was a beautiful sight to see and I got some pretty images. The Great Egret seems to be enjoying it too!
23-NOV-2015
Green-winged Teal
This small, speedy Green-winged Teal is a current visitor to Delta Ponds. Being so skittish, it was difficult to get into position where I could get some photographs. Finding a spot behind some trees and bushes helped to camouflage me and I was able to get several nice shots. Here it looks almost like it has chubby cheeks.
According to my 'Birds of Oregon' book, "the name 'teal' is applied to 16 of the world's smallest waterfowl, of which the Green-winged Teal is the best known. This widespread bird exemplifies the diminutive build, speedy flight and small habitat requirements of teals."
24-NOV-2015
Mink Across the Pond
I saw this American Mink across the pond from me, so it was some distance away. I tried to bring it up as much as I could but it is still small in the picture, and the picture is not the best quality. But I was still thrilled because it is the only mink I have ever photographed. And it is the first one I have seen at Delta Ponds.
Here is some information about the American Mink:
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/mink.htm
25-NOV-2015
A Bit of Snow in the Coburg Hills
It was quite cold here this morning, down into the twenties. Since we had rain last night, that created the possibility of spots of ice on the roads this morning. And we got some snow in the surrounding hills. This is a photo of the Coburg Hills with Delta Ponds in the foreground. We still have some nice colors.
26-NOV-2015
Take a Flying Leap!
As I approached a bridge at Delta Ponds, a Great Egret jumped from one railing to the other, right there in front of me! Fortunately, I was quick to react and caught it in the act. Too often, I am a day late and a dollar short! :) From there, the heron took another jump to the water below the bridge. I watched it there as it caught some fish. I will post one of those at another time.
27-NOV-2015
A Bit of Frost
It got down into the 20's this morning here, and it was clear. This made for a little bit of frost on everything, including this fence and the grass below it. I thought it made a pleasing image.