A few nice photos of animals images I found:
Baby Heron's in the nest - IMG_4418
Image by foghornleg90
These "big babies" are about 125 feet up a pine tree on the edge of the lake. There were at least 8, but the last storm took out 3 of the babies a couple weeks ago. All but one are flying. Mom & Dad (or so it seems) are flying in food every 10 to 30 minutes or so... and then it's crazy, them arguing over who's getting it. I've not yet been able to get a good photo of them feeding (the bull frogs, fish, and assorted other things they bring in). Definitely cool looking, at the top of the tree... and ever so noisy! I hope you enjoy these photos... they were from about 3 hours of waiting around and getting some bits and pieces.
Having the 350mm lens helps. I played with a variety of ISO & shutter speeds, and exposure controls. As well as both manual and auto focus (on the lens). This is one of the best ones I was able to get. There are actually 5 birds in the photo (one laying down to the right)... a sixth (mama I'd guess) is out of the shot to the right... after just feeding the one laying down.
His Highness
Image by Pandora's Perspective
# TP91 Work the angles today. Make a photo that gives us a unique perspective on an otherwise ordinary scene.
OOps - not really a scene - depends on your perspective I guess !
A male lion at the Mogo Zoo
Don't like traditional zoos where animals are prisoners. This one is a beauty - tons of space, plenty of peers and protection from viewers. Animals are in prime condition and the environment is spotless
Grand Canyon National Park: Mule Deer 0891
Image by Grand Canyon NPS
Mule deer, are among the most readily seen mammals on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Surefooted and nimble, they travel in and out of the canyon with ease as food and water dictate. The earliest trails into the canyon were likely built along deer paths. Mule deer are readily distinguished by their large ears. NPS photo by Michael Quinn
Never approach wild animals. Photograph all wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. Use telephoto lenses and observe quietly. It is dangerous, and illegal, to feed wild animals in a national park. Violators will be fined. Wildlife can become dependent upon handouts and lose their ability to hunt and forage. Such animals lose their fear of humans. They can become aggressive and bite, kick, or gore. Many are struck by cars while searching for handouts. Help us keep wildlife wild. Never feed or approach wildlife.
Read more about keeping wildlife wild. www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/wildlife_alert.htm
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