Melitea sp. Canon 7D 180mm treppiede luce naturale

Shave

A brilliant sunrise at the classic Bonsai Rock at Lake Tahoe from a couple years ago. The Millenium Falcon broke down in Reno and this was a great place for an unplanned layover.

On another note, I'll be doing a free presentation on image developing techniques at the Grants Pass Camera Club Wednesday evening. If you would like to come you can get more details here: http://www.cavemancameraclub.com/club_events.

"Cutie Pie"
Photo Thoughts--- I photographed this Mourning Dove last night at St. Vrain State Park here in Colorado. Usually I wouldn't even give a Mourning Dove a second look but when the light presents a great opportunity you have to pounce so I did just that. I simply adored the way she was completely puffed up and how the background reflected the evenings golden hour color.....she made for such a wonderful subject.
I hope you all like it.
---John

#plusphotoextract #photoextractplus
#backyardbirdingmonday curated by +Celeste Odono +Ricky L Jones
#dofmonday curated by +Helena Martins +Mara Acoma +Lynda Bowyer
#naturemonday curated by +Rolf Hicker
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #bokeh
#birdphotography #bird

Although October is five months away, I am looking forward to leading a workshop here with fellow photographer +Joshua Cripps and +Sea to Summit Workshops .

This image is from the Owens River Valley with Mount Tom in the background. Winds along the ridges and a sixty second exposure helped to create the smooth mist in the sky.

Nikon D300
Nikkor 12-24mm @ 24mm
60 sec, f11, ISO 100
Singh-Ray 3-stop reverse GND hand held in order to blur the transition

#mountainmonday

another picture from the Thuringian forest. This time a long exposure. After the rain, there comes the fog from the forest. The exposure time was 25 seconds.

#monochromemonday #longexposure #fineart #finearts #fineartpls

Sorry about all the fog shots...can't help it. :)

Sun Lit Tree ......

Photographing North America's National Parks
#albumtheme : National Parks, #landscapephotography , #nationalpark

Here is some Monday Morning Inspiration
This summer I will miss more deadlines at work and go explore the rain forest in Olympic. I will watch the sunrise over Yellowstone Falls and a storm break in Grand Tetons. I will cancel more lunch appointment with the clients. Instead take a boat ride in Yosemite, smell the flowers in Redwood Forest and wake up early to see the sun come over Bryce Canyon. This year, I will build less equity and NOT keep up with the Jones. I will go snorkeling in Dry Tortugas, I will watch the bubbles explore in Yellowstone, climb mountains in Glacier and watch the birds catch fish in Everglades.

I have arranged my album so that first 30 images showcases North America Magnificent National Parks.

Enjoy & Share.
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