Another photo that makes me happy.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Saint Mary Lake and Island
More hankering to travel driven by photos that I have taken in the past. Here is another one.
Rosen Shingle Creek Nature trail
I know that many people will not understand this, but this a a little slice of paradise, especially because of the alligators, snakes, and frogs.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Wies'n 2008 - Hofbräu Festhalle
I could use one of these very large beers available here at Wies'n at the Hofbräu Tent. What is interesting is that the Hofbräu is a state-owned brewery. I like that beer is important enough that the government considers it worthwhile to participate. The beer is quite tasty.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
I have no idea why some one would want this above their door
This reclining nude soldier is wearing what appears to be a German helmet and throwing a potato-masher grenade. On the street where our apartment was in Budapest, Hungary.
I think this wins the oddest thing by a door competition.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Red leaves on the way to Broken Top
For a number of reasons we have not travelled much in the last year, I now have an itch to see some things and to go out an photograph. Shots like this remind me of why I have the urge.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Nuzzling with mum
Cute aren't they, but like many things there is often more than meets the eye. Look in the lower right. Those claws, perfect for climbing trees can also be useful for expressing displeasure or protecting the baby. It reminds me to keep an open mind for hidden beauty and open eyes about dangers to avoid.
Australian sea lion
It's time for a snooze on a beach. It's been a long time since we have gotten away and I think we need it. Someplace remote and quiet. It would be nice to get back here. Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Keeping your eyes open II
A planting that is undistinguished most of the year, but in the fall it is spectacular. Outside Taylor Hall, University of Wisconsin - Madison.
wine goblet mushrooms
On every turn in Costa Rica there is something amazing. These striking cup mushrooms were along the trail. Keep your eyes open. Beautiful things aren't always bright red.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Reflection
Van Hise Hall and a tree showing its fall colors in wind-blown puddle left by last night's rain. A spot color in an otherwise gray patch.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Never blog directly from the Flickr Blog tool
I had written a post associated with this photo and when I tried to post, it told me the action had failed, and I lost the post. It is too late for me to recreate it. Perhaps another time.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Bald Eagle in flight
It was an overcast day, so I was not having much luck with a long, slowish lens and action shots, this one worked out OK. A bald eagle in the channel between Vancouver island and BC mainland.
Friday, September 16, 2011
wing patch
These are everyday ducks. We see them everyday, but I love this close up as a reminder that it is important to keep an eye out for the details.
Evening on Douglas Lake
The end of a long week. A canoe ride on a lake with a beautiful sunset would be really nice. Not this week, unfortunately. Have a good weekend everyone.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
It's coming
There was a definite snap in the air this morning. I know what that means, soon we will see this. I don't really mind the cold though, it is a nice break from the heat, and winters, despite some of there extremes of recent years are getting shorter.
the terrible poison frog
Phyllobates terribilis, is more commonly called the golden poison frog. It generates some of the strongest frog toxins, and in the wild it is unwise to handle them with your bare hands, lest you absorb the poison through any small scratch. When I was an active herpetologist I was speaking with a friend who studies dendrobatids in the field. He told me that is was common practice in the field to test the strength of the toxin by touching the tip of your tongue to the frog to see if it went numb. This practice largely stopped upon the discovery of how toxic this frog is, as doing that with this animal in the wild might kill you. They quickly lose toxicity in captivity because they are not fed the insects from which they derive the toxins. Still, better safe than sorry, I always wore gloves when handling its congener, Phyllobates bicolor. Taken at the Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Hyacinth macaws
Such lovely birds. They are residents of the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are too rare in the wild, in part because their striking coloration makes them in high demand in the illegal pet trade.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Buttress roots
The roots on many of the jungle trees are these amazing buttress roots which help hold up the trees. Few were as impressive as these, the large one up front about three feet high.
Using cellphone as a clicker
It's interesting how these mundane shots with the right keywords become popular. It is probably also helpful that it licensed as CC-By so that anyone can use it. Using cellphones to gather audience response is quite a popular topic.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Desktop photos
Desktop photos, a set on Flickr.
These are photos that I have used as my desktop photos and enjoyed. I don't know if it is because of the time surrounding when it was taken, but I hope others might enjoy them too.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Young spiny softshell turtle
A young turtle from a nest recovered at Fish Lake, Livingston Co, Michigan in 1993. This one is about 1.5 inches (carapace length) at this point. It was about 3 inches when released back to the lake. Even at this size they are quite ill-tempered.
Friday, September 9, 2011
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