Ocean rolling in

Here is a great shot of the the beach and the the ocean rollin in!! I love the sound of water and the smell of the ocean. This is a shot for those of you who don't get to see the ocean that often.

Power of Sunlight

Finally the sun came out this weekend.....here is a great shot of a lonely wild flower I found in my travels.

April Notes

Well happy April. I don't know about you but I can't believe that it's April......but on that note I will not be putting up any pictures till the weekend. I'm working on a project! Ya imagine that hahhahah....I'm going to be working on a theme for a photo contest through FOCUS Magazine. First prize is $200. We will see how I do..... In the mean time check out the blog on Sunday I should have some new stuff up by then.

Salmon Blossoms

I was playing with light in this picture. I was trying to capture the light hitting the blossoms from the other side, giving the impression that the blossoms are paper like. What do you think?

Magnifying Details

I liked how this water dropplet magnified the details in the leaf....click on the pic and see for yourself.....Who needs a spy glass!!!

A symbol of Motherhood

Here is one of the shots I got this weekend that I was happy with. Found a group of Harron's nesting behind Silver City's movie theatre.....I might have to try again...but a different setting to get a more detailed shot. But this is the best out of the lot.

Weekend results

Well my weekend was not as productive as I would have liked. Saurday it rained Cats and Dogs...couldn't get out. I did try though, but didn't want to risk ruining my camera. So put that thought away for the day. Sunday was a wonderful day full sun, little cloud cover. But the nest I targeted didn't yeild the Bald Eagle shot I wanted to get they were too busy flying around enjoying the sun. They were sooo far up all I saw of them was their outline. As for my next project I did get one good shot...not excellent but good. I will put it up tomorrow...till then..

Sparkle on the Ocean

Lovely picture of some sparkle on the ocean.......

Mountain Views

Here we are a wee change from the constant bird pics.....just a few scenic shots of the mountains and ocean...

This weekend

WEll everyone I'm sure your tired of the bird pics....but as they say when you have no foilage to photograph till spring comes and the bugs wake up ...this is it for now. I will let you know that I do have some exciting projects coming up. Tree frogs anyone? yes I will be going out and getting some cool shots of those cute guys/girls this Easter. Plus I have some cool stuff for this weekend....(If I can capture what I'm trying to achieve) Till then you will have to keep checking in.

Orange delights

Here are the last of the Orchids I will be putting up on my blog from the UVIC Orchid show from last month. Until next year's show this is it.

Stellar Jay...on the move

I managed to get this Stellar blue Jay at goldstream the other day....but what I did notice was just how dead the area sounded. I was lucky if I even heard a few birds, and at the wild life cabin there was no life there at all. Sad really it once was booming with wild birds at one time and wild life. I was accually hopeful of finding an Owl....no such luck.

Takin Five

This young man was just takin five from building his nest. He looks rather tired to me.

Standing Tall

This Mallard was standing at attention for me. He found I was quite interesting, especially my camera. He accually decided to investigate and came very close to me after that and I got a great shot of him in the pond. Ahhh for a later posting though:)

THEME: James Bond

All I can say is that, when I was attempting to try to get this little guy. The theme from James Bond came into my head....that is how fast/ action packed he moves on the forest floor. This Kinglet eats only little bugs, as soon as they catch the bug, they jump to catch their next meal. Soooo this picture is extra special.

A Step Through the Window

This pic was taken at Mintor's Gardens. I liked the veiw... feels like you can just walk into the picture.

My Close Up Please

This shot was taken at UVIC, not sure what kind of flower this is. I know it is from the rose family, but which genus I haven't a clue.

Back View...

During Spring Break I took my boys out with me.....never do that. I learned that achieving good shots of birds you don't take two boys out with you. This was one of very few good shots I got, before the boys being loud scared them all away. Hahahhah.....

Tulip Expressions

Here is a view of a Tulip you might not see every day.....was practicing my Super Macro setting...nice

Rhododendron splendor

This shot just worked out, nice balance and background....not a fan of pink but all the Rhodo's that are out right now seem to be PINK...sigh

Just a Daisy

I did a super macro on this wee little daisy...I thought it looked truly cool done this way. I know it is associated as a weed, but I still consider it beautiful and spring like.

Apples anyone...

Well I thought maybe you might want a change from all my bird pictures. Yes I'm a little partial already, I just love little birds. But I entered a photo contest for spring flowers through our local paper today. The winners don't get money, but instead get viewed on their web site as a slide show. So here are the flowers I entered...let me know what you think?

When you go out in the woods

This wee one was sooo full of energy....loved taking it's picture.

Orange and loving it

This little male was totally making a show of himself. Man you should have heard his lovely lovey voice....If I didn't have two cats I would totally go for this guy. Loving his color as well, what do you think?

Beautiful side profile

Here is a lovely side profile. Some of you might not like it, but I like the fact that his lovely head and neck has a gorgeous background.