It was a bit overcast this afternoon (actually all weekend). I decided that it was time for a spin in the Kayak.
Overcast is good sometimes. In this case it means that the whites in Egret pictures are less likely to get blown out.
They were busy fishing this afternoon.
Step one, go to where the fish are.
Step [...]
Jun
13
2010
13
2010
Fishing
May
16
2010
16
2010
Backyard Captures
We had a feeding frenzy this weekend. I think the birds reveled in the sunshine and warm weather just like we did. I caught this daddy Grosbeak waiting for his turn on the feeders.
This finch was also patient, but he decided that right on top was the best place to make sure that no one [...]
Apr
10
2010
10
2010
Great Blue Herons
It was a beautiful sunny day in Lake Elmo. I spotted this guy from the deck, and grabbed this shot.
As he wandered off, I grabbed my camera and headed for the Kayak to pursue him. I am glad I did. I got a couple of nice shots.
I think he decided that preening was in [...]
Mar
30
2010
30
2010
Spring is here. 75 degrees!
I love this time of year. New flowers pop out of the ground every week. Here are a couple of fun shots of the Spring Croci that have just emerged.
Mar
28
2010
28
2010
Kayak!
The new kayak arrived. I have been anticipating spring for too long. Yesterday it arrived. This afternoon, I took it out for a maiden voyage. Here are a couple of shots.
The Kayak with the tripod and the rig.
I’ve got the rock, get in line behind me.
Why do I feel so alone?
You’re going out again? Did [...]
Mar
21
2010
21
2010
Spring in Lake Elmo
It ended up being a very nice weekend. It got up to 50 today (not as good as the gorgeous 65 on Friday but quite nice. The birds are returning. This nice Blue Jay was checking things out.
I have also been watching (and listening to a beautiful Red Tailed Hawk. This afternoon I spotted him [...]
Jan
3
2010
3
2010
Melanerpes Carolinus
In the midst of the Vikings thumping of the Giants, I noticed this guy show up. I thought it was a Hairy, put it appears to be a Red-Bellied Woodpecker. If so then he is at the edge of their normal habitat. It was about 5 degrees when I popped this. He was filling up [...]
Dec
31
2009
31
2009
Winter Wonderland!
On the last day of the year, it is a bright and sunny December 31st. We’ve certainly had our fair share of snow this year, but I always like the way it leaves a fresh clean coat on everything.
I’ve been working hard trying to capture winter birds. Our feeders seem to really attract the Chickadee [...]
Nov
22
2009
22
2009
Passing through
It is mid-late November and the Canadian Geese have been stopping in on their way south. Each week there are a hundred or so that pass through. I have been working hard to get some good shots. I’ve tried stalking around the lake, wading and even drifting across the lake in the Canoe. They really [...]
Oct
28
2009
28
2009
A Nice Day Out
October 18th was a beautiful fall day. It has been so rainy that it has been hard to get outside and shoot. It has also made the colors a lot less vibrant than years past. When Saturday turned out to be a nice day, I decided it was time to add an early fall picture [...]
Jul
17
2009
17
2009
Egrets
I’ve been working hard to capture a nice shots of these beautiful birds. Here are a few…
This one was right down near our beach early one morning.
They really spook easily when you walk up to to say hello. Even when you walk, really really, slowly.
Venturing out in a canoe and drifting over their direction without [...]
Jan
1
2009
1
2009
Panorama Part 2
I was really hoping for a shot with a fresh snowfall. This is a place filler which I may replace with what I am really hoping for. The list of requirements is growing; fresh snow (with the powdered sugar look on the trees), blue sky, and above zero temperature (for me!). We’ll see…
Dec
20
2008
20
2008
Attack of the Nutcrackers
Every year there are more!
Be afraid, be very afraid.
Run away!!!
Dec
8
2008
8
2008
Panorama of Downs Lake
This was fun. A nine image panorama. I wis I would have done it a couple of weeks earlier when the leaves were still on the trees. It is the start of a seasonal set of panoramas. Click on the image to see a larger view.
Jun
12
2008
12
2008
Lakeside Garden
It has been a very cold, wet spring. While it has restricted how much golf we’ve been able to play, it certainly has made the garden as lush as it has ever been. Several varieties of Hosta, lush Ferns (which seem to grow as well outside the garden as in it), Astilbe, and massive Bleeding [...]
