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Tag Archives: Nikon D300
Golden Dawn – Webb Lake Florida
Just south of Punta Gorda is the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management area. Quite a while ago I went out to shoot the mist off of the marl ponds and Webb Lake. I had processed a few of those shots as Misty … Continue reading
Posted in Park, Park - Babcock Webb WMA, Photography
Tagged Babcock-Webb WMA, Nikon D300
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Palm Beach County Nature Centers – Green Cay Nature Center
We took a long weekend trip to Palm Beach county for a bit of sightseeing and to visit friends. I had planned to visit the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge but, it was closed as were many other federal sites. It turned … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, Bird, Park
Tagged green cay preserve, killdeer, Nikkor 70-300mm, Nikon D300, palm beach, Piebilled Grebe, Tricolor Heron
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Thomisadae – Crab Spiders
The comment on the post below, from Chatou11, reminded of how much I enjoy finding and watching the Thomisadae which are one of the spider species commonly referred to as Crab Spiders or Flower Crab Spiders because of their hunting … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, Bug, Spider
Tagged crab spider, Leitz ELPRO VI, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR, Nikkor 30-110mm, Nikon D300, Nikon D50, Nikon V1
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Long-legged Flies – Dolichopodidae
These flies are very, very common all over the world. There are about 7000 different species so, I have no idea which these particular flies are from. I do know that I see them often but they are difficult to … Continue reading
Posted in Bug
Tagged Dolichopodidae, Leitz ELPRO VI, Long-legged fly, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR, Nikon D300, Nikon V1
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Shooting action – New school
OK, even when I was shooting with the Crown Graphic, I envied the pro sports shooters with the motor drive to advance the film and someone elses money to pay for the developing. Now, every point and shoot will take … Continue reading
Posted in Camera primers, Event, Other Animals, Photography, Rodeo
Tagged 70-300mm VR, action, arcadia, FL, horse, Nikon D300, Photography, rodeo
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Spatter Dock surprise
The hunting areas of the Babcock-Webb WMA are open now so I went out to see what there was in the normally closed areas. While there, I saw a nice group of Spatter Dock or Cow Lily – Nuphar advena … Continue reading
Posted in Bug, Flower, Park - Babcock Webb WMA, Wildflower
Tagged Babcock-Webb WMA, bee-like, fly, Nikkor 70-300mm, Nikon D300, spider
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Purple
Well, let’s have some fun with this one. Last year I went to my local airshow and was shooting the US Navy Blue Angels precision flight team. As usual, you get a lot that aren’t too good. In this case, … Continue reading
Posted in Airshow, Wordpress Photo Challenge
Tagged 70-300mm VR, airshow, Blue Angels, Nikon D300, postaday, US Navy
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Green Lacewing (Chrysopidae) Eggs
Green Lacewings (Chrysopidae) are interesting little bugs. They are generally green but, some can be brown as they get older. The larvae eat aphids, as do some adults, but generally they eat pollen and liquids. They are called Lacewings because their … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, Bug, Photography
Tagged Chrysopidae, deception, eggs, Green Lacewings, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR, Nikon D300, Nikon D90, Photography, spiral
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Inside the thistle
I already posted one image for the Inside challenge but, I think this one might qualify as well. Instead of what is naturally inside, these are bugs which work their way inside thistles. The bee is obvious, the brown bug … Continue reading
Posted in Bug, Photography, Wildflower
Tagged Bee, blister beetle, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR, Nikon D300, postaday, thistle
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Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus
The Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus is a small plover that makes it’s nest on the ground. It is an attractive little bird that I can find near ponds and meadows pretty easily. If they happen to be nesting and you get … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, Bird, Photography
Tagged 70-300mm VR, Killdee, Nikon D300, Photography, r Charadrius vociferus
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