Ruddy Duck in a slow cruise. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve,Huntington Beach,CA. 500mm and cropped. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky #ruddyduck #nikkor200500
Double Crested Cormorant in pure stillness. 500mm handheld,Nikon D850 + AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR. #doublecrestedcormorant #nikonbirds #nikkor200500 #birdportraits
A large-ish light brown rodent is peeking up through the cracks in a pile of large granite boulders, facing forward and slightly to the left.
Reaching WAY back into the archives for this year's #GroundhogDay photo of this cutie who lived amongst the large stones of a breakwater at an old abandoned wharf.
Maces Bay, #NewBrunswick, Canada
April 2016
#woodchuck #marmot #whistlepig #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #D7200 #Nikkor200500
A small crested songbird perched on a thin twig, its gray and beige feathers softly lit against a smooth, blurred background, showing fine details in the plumage and a calm, but alert posture.
The crested tits have become regulars around here.
#photography #bird #birdphotography #crestedtit #nikon #nikonz6 #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500
A red squirrel perched among green leaves and twisted branches, its bright eyes alert and curious as it looks toward the camera.
Haven't posted a squirrel in a while. Let's change that! 😉
#photography #wildlifephotography #squirrel #redsquirrel #hazelnut #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500
A red squirrel climbing through a hazel bush with curled green leaves, its curious face peeking out while its body stretches along the branches, set against a softly blurred background.
They've been looting hazel bush for weeks now. Not a lot left!
#photography #squirrel #redsquirrel #nature #naturephotography #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500 #nikkor200500mm
A doe and her fawn stand alert in a forest clearing, partially hidden among fallen logs and branches, with lush green leaves in the background and dry foliage in the foreground.
Yesterday, when roaming the forests, I was so lucky to see a doe with her fawn. The fawn discovered me first, but wasn't that shy (yet). I assume that's going to change very soon. And that's probably for the better.
#photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #fawn #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500
A juvenile European robin perched on a hazel branch, surrounded by green leaves and unripe hazelnuts, set against a soft, dark green background.
And this, my friends, is a young robin. At least, I think it is. The younglings are sometimes hard to identify. But the breast feathers should indicate that this one is indeed a robin.
#photography #bird #birdphotography #robin #featheredfriends #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500 #nikkor200500mm
A small chiffchaff with olive-brown feathers perched on the edge of a round, dark surface. The bird is facing slightly to the right with its legs slightly apart and its head tilted, giving it an alert and curious expression. The background is softly blurred in neutral tones.
This tiny chiffchaff has become a regular at the bird bath
#photography #bird #birdphotography #featheredfriends #garden #gardenphotography #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500 #nikkor200500mm
A male Common Redstart perches on a vibrant orange railing, facing the camera. The bird displays a striking combination of black, grey, and burnt-orange plumage, with a distinctive white patch on its head. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green, highlighting the bird’s vivid colors and intense gaze.
One of the best posers out there!
#photography #bird #birdphotography #redstart #commonredshank #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500
A black crow is perched on a branch of a cherry tree, holding a bright red cherry in its beak. The surrounding branches are filled with green leaves and scattered ripe cherries, some glistening with moisture. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the bird and fruit.
My precious!
#photography #bird #birdphotography #cherry #cherrytree #crow #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500 #nikon200-500
A delicate dragonfly with translucent, coppery wings and a slender green body is perched on the tip of a colorful, serrated leaf. The background is an even, soft blur of green tones, drawing attention to the intricate wing patterns and vibrant details of the insect and foliage.
A dark-colored dragonfly with a banded yellow-and-brown body and black wings is perched on a diagonally angled, pale branch. The background is an even, soft blur of deep green, creating a stark contrast that highlights the insect and the branch it clings to.
Dragonflies
#photography #insect #insectphotography #dragonfly #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500 #nikkor200-500
A young blackbird perches calmly on a branch surrounded by lush green foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, highlighting the bird's speckled chest and watchful eye. Its earthy brown feathers blend harmoniously with the natural background.
A young blackbird stands alert on a sunlit patch of grass, surrounded by delicate clover and greenery. The bird’s speckled chest and earthy plumage contrast with the soft, out-of-focus background of bright green, giving the scene a peaceful, natural atmosphere.
The young birds are fledging and gaining their first experiences. Here's a young blackbird, which initially sat cautiously in the thuja, but is now hunting insects in the meadow.
#photography #bird #birdphotography #birdsofbsky #garden #gardenphotography #blackbird #nikon #nikonz6mk3 #nikkor200500
A picture of a camera set up (Nikon d500 with a Nikkor 200-500mm on an aspherical 2X teleconverter) taking pictures of the eclipse.
Have to finish edits on the pictures I took but here is the set up I used to capture some eclipse images.
#nikon #nikond500 #nikkor200500 #eclipse #photography #eclipsephotography #d500