Please share your photos of nature, wildlife, etc.

[doberman]

We were having dinner outside and this guy strolled up.

@cflutist
I love those Antarctica photos. I tried to get my husband to do a cruise there but he did agree to Alaska next month. I'm still going to work on him!

 

[cflutist]

We were having dinner outside and this guy strolled up.

@cflutist
I love those Antarctica photos. I tried to get my husband to do a cruise there but he did agree to Alaska next month. I'm still going to work on him!

Wow, that is one monster sized black bear. Much larger than the ones who came through camp in Sequoia National Park in CA.

Enjoy your cruise!
Yes, Antarctica is spectacular.
We have cruised in Alaska 8 times now and wanted to see Antarctica.

 

[doberman]

Wow, that is one monster sized black bear. Much larger than the ones who came through camp in Sequoia National Park in CA.

Enjoy your cruise!
Yes, Antarctica is spectacular.
We have cruised in Alaska 8 times now and wanted to see Antarctica.

This will be our 2nd Alaska cruise, the first we did with the kids. This time we're going to take the land tour of Denali first. Have you ever been on Seabourne cruises? We're trying them out.

 

[WinkHPD]

It looks like they caught diamonds!

Yes, or little crystal balls. I Love the magnified grasses in the drops.

Wink

 

[Matata]

We just returned from 2 wks hiking in Canada, mostly in Jasper National Park. My favorite pictures are always of the wildlife we encounter. I stumbled upon a grizzly bear on our first hike who growled at us and banged two small trees together to warn us off his berry bush. We did as we were taught and slowly backed away from him. I didn't poop my pants for which I'm eternally grateful. And I was relieved we didn't have to use the bear spray. It's amazing how such a large creature can be invisible and silent when it wants to be. My favorite encounter were the coyotes as I have a special fondness for the Trickster. We also
saw a lot of black bear, mountain goats, and big horn sheep.

 

[Matata]

A few landscape photos from our hikes. The Angel Glacier looks like a one-winged bird to me. I think it was probably more angelic looking before it started eroding. Finding a rock with sea creature fossils at the top of a mountain that used to be a seabed is always a favorite of mine.

 

[WinkHPD]

Hey! Where are the Griz photos? Or were your hands shaking too much for a clear picture?

I know mine would have been...

Wink

 

[Matata]

Hey! Where are the Griz photos? Or were your hands shaking too much for a clear picture?

My arms were up in the air trying make myself look big as I slowly backed away saying "good bear, nice bear, we're leaving, stay where you are...." It was too angry and waaaaaaay too close to attempt a picture. I'm terrible at capturing close call moments. A couple years ago I came face to face with a cougar and was so excited I forgot to take my camera out of my pocket and took 5 shots of pocket fuzz

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Today our son went to mow the lawn and this guy was on the lawnmower, literally in the little groove under the primer button. I picked him up with a shovel because we weren't sure whether he was alive or not. Well he was alive and I carried the shovel down to my neighbor's house because they rescue pretty much anything.

She picked him up with her bare hands and he is missing a foot so he can't be released so she will keep him as a pet. He is a cute little guy but no way would I be picking him up with my bare hands!

 

[Rose-gold-or-bust]

Recently back from safari in Tanzania

 

[WinkHPD]

WOW! I love the framing on the face and the narrow depth of field on everything else. It really draws the attention to the beautiful cat. Nice shot!

Wink

 

[Crazie4Cuts]

Today our son went to mow the lawn and this guy was on the lawnmower, literally in the little groove under the primer button. I picked him up with a shovel because we weren't sure whether he was alive or not. Well he was alive and I carried the shovel down to my neighbor's house because they rescue pretty much anything.

She picked him up with her bare hands and he is missing a foot so he can't be released so she will keep him as a pet. He is a cute little guy but no way would I be picking him up with my bare hands!

I have a wonderful neighbor like yours @StephanieLynn! My neighbor loves kids and animals and one time she had pet rats - like eight, if I remember correctly. Once when we visited, my kids were really young we got to see them in her special pet guest room! I love ladies who are able to take care of all kinds of animals! And of course my neighbors pets each of her pet rats lovingly and she said they are wonderful and cuddly! Anyway, she is always willing to help and if you need an extra cage - she has one! Last time I asked if she had an extra cage for a rabbit (was for my mini holland lop) and yep she had one! She’s an awesome person!

 

[VRBeauty]

Giant Eastern Crane Fly hanging around our cabin in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Apparently it’s a species of the hairy eyed () crane fly.

 

[MamaBee]

Giant Eastern Crane Fly hanging around our cabin in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Apparently it’s a species of the hairy eyed () crane fly.

No...no...no...That would scare me to a puddle!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Crane flies are kind of neat to watch because they aren't not very coordinated so they kind of bob as they fly around. They are big and scary looking but harmless.

 

[mochiko42]

Beautiful summer sunset at the beach.

 

[missy]

@mochiko42 that is a breathtaking sunrise.

I love how different every sunrise looks. I will never tire of the beauty of a sunrise and sunset.













And of course sunsets are equally as beautiful though I admit I prefer sunrise as it is a new day beginning full of potential.

Here's a cool pantascopic photo I took with my phone

 

[canuk-gal]

I feel like emulating Mr. Rogers.....it's a beautiful day.....



cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

A snake, deer, coyotes, birds galore, rabbits...great sightings today on our ride! Not quick enough to take a picture of the snake!

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

Another gorgeous Sunrise this September morning.

 

[missy]

Blue Heron.



Puffy clouds





Birds soaring



Enjoying the sandbar

 

[WinkHPD]

Sunrise from the swamp




I thought maybe some of you would enjoy this as much as I did. We set up in the dark and here is what we saw as the sun was rising.

Wink

 

[rockysalamander]

Sunrise from the swamp




I thought maybe some of you would enjoy this as much as I did. We set up in the dark and here is what we saw as the sun was rising.

Wink

Wow

 

[Arcadian]

Taken behind my house. I used my manual camera for this with a way too big lense. Also my exposure was way off but its moody, I like it. I tried mostly for pictures of the herons and spoonbills that hang out here but not enough light. I figure I'll try again around thanksgiving when I have some real time for it.

Some additional ones from the beach( taken with camera phone) these are a bit washed out, does not portray how vivid the skies and water really was.

 

[rockysalamander]

Taken behind my house. I used my manual camera for this with a way too big lense. Also my exposure was way off but its moody, I like it. I tried mostly for pictures of the herons and spoonbills that hang out here but not enough light. I figure I'll try again around thanksgiving when I have some real time for it.

Some additional ones from the beach( taken with camera phone) these are a bit washed out, does not portray how vivid the skies and water really was.

Both wonderful. New England is grey and dreary, so it's nice to see something beautiful.

 

[Arcadian]

Both wonderful. New England is grey and dreary, so it's nice to see something beautiful.

There's a lot I miss about being in New England; Leaves changing, and sometimes the cold (strangely enough) But I don't miss the snow, y'all can keep that...lol

 

[WinkHPD]

Here is another shot from the same location as the sunrise. Facing away from the sun now and with a LOT more ambient light.

I love that the morning sun is on the trees and grasses on the far side of the pond, and I am still in the shadow of the hillside where I am sitting.




One thing for sure. Every year the swamp is different from the year before. Sometimes the changes are minor and sometimes they are huge.

Wink

 

[missy]

Sunrise


As we cycle down the shore. It's a beautiful month to be by the sea.

 

[rockysalamander]

Sunrise


As we cycle down the shore. It's a beautiful month to be by the sea.

Gorgeous!

 

[missy]

Gorgeous!

Thank you @rockysalamander. The beauty around here cannot even be ruined by my photo taking non skills. LOL.