29-JAN-2013
Ring-Necked Duck Pair
My Birds of Oregon book ID's these birds as 'Ring-Necked Ducks' even though I see no ring around the neck. The ring seems to be around the bill! :)
The little P510 was shot at its longest focal length of 180mm, equivalent to 1000mm in 35mm format, not the highest IQ for the lens. But it didn't do so bad.
Pretty impressive for such a tiny sensor.
28-JAN-2013
Great White Egret in Delta Ponds
27-JAN-2013
Black-capped Chickadee
I saw this bird at Delta Ponda and wasn't sure what it is. I am told it is a Black-capped Chickadee.
It looks pretty plump and I am not sure of the colors, due to the golden early morning light.
26-JAN-2013
Portrait of a Barn
Barn On Central Road. near Crow, OR
25-JAN-2013
Springfield Museum
In the picture, the Springfield Museum is the brick building on the right. The stairway and walkway lead to city hall. People were just starting to come in for work. I am sure they wondered who that weird guy with the camera was, wandering around out there in the dark.
24-JAN-2013
I Am Like a Bear Before I Get My Latte!
In line at the latte stand. The fellow in the car ahead looked pretty wild before getting his treat. Actually, a young lady in the latte stand gave him a dog bone snack.
23-JAN-2013
Greater Scaup
Male and female Greater Scaup, a coastal bird, is less commonly seen inland. I guess the variety of vegetation in Delta Ponds attracted them. I think they winter in the US.
22-JAN-2013
Our Last Day of Freezing Fog (hopefully)
After a week of freezing fog, it is time for a change. Our forecast for today is for the fog to eventually lift and change to rain by tomorrow. This will be a blessing to those of us whe suffer from allergies, etc. The air has been stagnant. We were warned not to be out in it too much. I did go out at times to shoot a few pictures, such as this one. The red stalks seemed to glow in the morning light and the coating of ice just added to the beauty.
21-JAN-2013
Low Altitude Flying
This heron did some low altitude flying from a spot where I was photographing it to a spot just a bit farther away, where I got even more images. As you know, my favorite bird!
20-JAN-2013
My Photo On Display
The image of the feeding horse was a photo of the day in 2012. My wife has it in a frame on display.
I shot this picture with indoor lighting, with the resulting colors and contrasts. I found them pleasing.
19-JAN-2013
Chiropractic
Sign on the side of the Pure Life Chiropractic building.
18-JAN-2013
Mountain Goat (Cabela's)
Paid my first visit to Cabela's this morning. The wild animals of North America on display there were great!
Fun place to visit! To me, this looks like a scene right out of the Rockies!