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Breaking the Sound Barrier

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/7.1, 1/50, iso 800

I posted this picture in the forum of a group I belong to, and someone commented "breakikng the sound barrier." Seems like a good title?

Flight

Canon 6D, 70-300mm, f/7.1, 1/1000, iso 100

I think most of us dream of flying, right? Living on the water, I'm treated to the flights of so many waterfowl. When I see two or three flying in formation, I often wonder what it would be like, flying together just a foot apart. Now I know what the view would be like!

Fun Friday - You Again?

Canon 6D, 70-300mm F/5.6, f/7.1, 1/500, iso 100

"Ah, photographer Bob again, with his pesky camera! (I'll just wait until he is directly below...)"

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/5.6, 1/800, iso 100

You have probably heard the term "immature bald eagle," but perhaps not seen one? Now you have. The only think immature about them is the color of their plumage. They are just enormous birds!

Fun Friday - Pelican Art

Sony NEX-7, 18-200mm, f/11, 1/40, iso 100

Having a bit of fun with one of my Ixtapa pelicans. This one is for you Caren!

Topaz Tuesday - Poe's Raven

Canon 1D Mk III, 300mm F/4, f/5, 1/320, iso 2500

While on a hike in Yosemite five years ago, my son and I were accosted by this raven. He (she?) was very insistent, and allowed us to be amazingly close. This isn't a crop! Obviously the shot is in color, and I had an idea that it would be even more powerful as a black and white.

I took the image into Topaz Black and White Effects and played with numerous presets. None of the regular B&W looks were appealing to me though, so I began looking around. I found one called "Prussian Dynamic" that gave me a look like it was a full moon. And really, that is the first time I though of the Edgar Allen Poem. I hadn't seen it since early college. After finishing a few more touches on the image, I googled the poem. It begins:

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

 

 

Hmmm. Maybe there was a memory there, going back (unfortunately!) many decades? I think Edgar A. Poe would definitely feel this image represents the feelings conjured up by his poem. As always, the original is on the continue link below. Any comments are certainly appreciated!

Friday Flyers

Sharing the special morning time with me. And you.

Sometimes...

Sony NEX-7, 18-200mm, f/8, 1/320, iso 160

... there just isn't enough room.

Moody Monday

Solo flyer. Silent, but determined.

Scratcher

Canon 5D Mark II, 300mm F/4, f/4, 1/125, iso 100

Imagine being able to turn your neck around and scratch your own back. Somedays that would definitely feel pretty good. Lovely creatures, aren't they?