Birds
Anhinga Taking in the Last Rays
Viera Wetlands, FL
4/10/2011 7:42:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 165mm f/5.6 1/4000s ISO 800
My wife and I were just about to leave the wetlands. All the light was in front and I didn't think there were anymore pictures at hand. As I looked across the pond I saw the anhinga perched. Then I positioned the sun behind the anhinga and started to experiement with the camera settings. With a bit of luck, I was able to capture this image.
Photo ID #: 2 DSC_5028_11
4/10/2011 7:42:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 165mm f/5.6 1/4000s ISO 800
My wife and I were just about to leave the wetlands. All the light was in front and I didn't think there were anymore pictures at hand. As I looked across the pond I saw the anhinga perched. Then I positioned the sun behind the anhinga and started to experiement with the camera settings. With a bit of luck, I was able to capture this image.
Photo ID #: 2 DSC_5028_11
Pelican Cruising
Intracoastal, Melbourne, FL
2/18/2012 12:30:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/6.3 1/500s ISO 100
Out on the intracoastal with a camera handy. A lucky catch with the pelican making a low pass over the calm waters.
Photo ID #: 31 _DSC1718
2/18/2012 12:30:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/6.3 1/500s ISO 100
Out on the intracoastal with a camera handy. A lucky catch with the pelican making a low pass over the calm waters.
Photo ID #: 31 _DSC1718
Osprey in Flight
Blue Cypress Lake, FL
3/27/2011 3:25:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 220mm f/9.5 1/4000s ISO 640
A yearly birthday event at Blue Cypress lake in central FL. A picnic on rented pontoon boats brings us close to the cypress trees and many active osprey.
Photo ID #: 29 DSC_4693
3/27/2011 3:25:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 220mm f/9.5 1/4000s ISO 640
A yearly birthday event at Blue Cypress lake in central FL. A picnic on rented pontoon boats brings us close to the cypress trees and many active osprey.
Photo ID #: 29 DSC_4693
Pelican and Wood
Sebastian Inlet Park, FL
3/7/2011 4:44:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/2000s ISO 200
The Pelican and dried wood stump seem to share their textures and colors.
Photo ID #: 33 _DSC3467
3/7/2011 4:44:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/2000s ISO 200
The Pelican and dried wood stump seem to share their textures and colors.
Photo ID #: 33 _DSC3467
Egret Resting
Viera Wetlands, FL
3/8/2011 7:04:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 230mm f/5.6 1/1500s ISO 800
Late in the day as usual and headed on my way out of the Wetlands. The Egret was resting while the days activities were quieting down. The lighting provided a bright outline and the water cooperated with a nice reflection.
Photo ID #: 20 _DSC3700
3/8/2011 7:04:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 230mm f/5.6 1/1500s ISO 800
Late in the day as usual and headed on my way out of the Wetlands. The Egret was resting while the days activities were quieting down. The lighting provided a bright outline and the water cooperated with a nice reflection.
Photo ID #: 20 _DSC3700
Pelican at Sunset
Sebastian Inlet State Park, FL
12/19/2011 6:27:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 140mm f/5.6 1/3000s ISO 640
My favorite time of day and one last picture before all the light of day has gone.
Photo ID #: 30 _DSC0900
12/19/2011 6:27:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 140mm f/5.6 1/3000s ISO 640
My favorite time of day and one last picture before all the light of day has gone.
Photo ID #: 30 _DSC0900
Ducks at Sunset
Viera Wetlands, FL
4/9/2012 7:33:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 150-500mm DG 5.0-6.3
Exposure: 500mm f/7.1 1/1000s ISO 1600
I have come to enjoy trying to capture the setting sun and its reflections. In this case I was able to capture two ducks as they were enjoying the last rays of daylight.
Photo ID #: 3 _DSC2576
4/9/2012 7:33:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 150-500mm DG 5.0-6.3
Exposure: 500mm f/7.1 1/1000s ISO 1600
I have come to enjoy trying to capture the setting sun and its reflections. In this case I was able to capture two ducks as they were enjoying the last rays of daylight.
Photo ID #: 3 _DSC2576
All Lined Up
Eau Gallie Causeway Bridge, FL
2/18/2012 12:38:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 78mm f/6.3 1/500s ISO 400
An unusual formation of cormorants under the Eau Gallie Causeway. The bridge support geometry adds to the unusual perspective.
Photo ID #: 32 _DSC1734
2/18/2012 12:38:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 78mm f/6.3 1/500s ISO 400
An unusual formation of cormorants under the Eau Gallie Causeway. The bridge support geometry adds to the unusual perspective.
Photo ID #: 32 _DSC1734
Anhinga Waiting for Sunset
Viera Wetlands, FL
4/9/2012 7:37:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 150-500mm DG 5.0-6.3
Exposure: 500mm f/14 1/640s ISO 1600
An experiment to see if I could capture the silhouette of an anhinga in front of the setting sun.
Photo ID #: 4 _DSC2576
4/9/2012 7:37:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 150-500mm DG 5.0-6.3
Exposure: 500mm f/14 1/640s ISO 1600
An experiment to see if I could capture the silhouette of an anhinga in front of the setting sun.
Photo ID #: 4 _DSC2576
Vulture Lit from Below
St. Sebastian River Preserve, Fellsmere, FL
8/28/2011 7:03:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 140mm f/8 1/2000s ISO 800
A late in the day shot. The sun is illuminating the wings from below.
Photo ID #: 39 DSC_8003
8/28/2011 7:03:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 140mm f/8 1/2000s ISO 800
A late in the day shot. The sun is illuminating the wings from below.
Photo ID #: 39 DSC_8003
Red-winged Blackbird
Viera Wetlands, FL
5/7/2011 8:58:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/350s ISO 400
These birds don't sit still for long. Their song is beautiful. It is a challenge to pull out detail of their black feathers while retaining details of their red "shoulder" feathers and the background.
Photo ID #: 44 DSC_5810
5/7/2011 8:58:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/350s ISO 400
These birds don't sit still for long. Their song is beautiful. It is a challenge to pull out detail of their black feathers while retaining details of their red "shoulder" feathers and the background.
Photo ID #: 44 DSC_5810
Royal Terns in the Wind
Sebastian Inlet Park, FL
1/30/2010 3:58:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/500s ISO 360
A chilly windy day down at Sebastian Inlet. This is on the west side where there is a small lagoon and plenty of sand. There was a large flock of royal terns and black skimmers. These terns seem to have individual personalities based on their postures and wind blown feathers.
Photo ID #: 36 DSC_0166
1/30/2010 3:58:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/500s ISO 360
A chilly windy day down at Sebastian Inlet. This is on the west side where there is a small lagoon and plenty of sand. There was a large flock of royal terns and black skimmers. These terns seem to have individual personalities based on their postures and wind blown feathers.
Photo ID #: 36 DSC_0166