Paul B

A wide format image of the morning sun shining through thin fog and the top of a large tree, creating crepuscular rays that spread out over the park's trees and green grass. Above the sky is blue with patches of fog. A car with its headlights on approaches on the far right side of the photo. Laguna Lake Park, San Luis Obispo, California

#Stunday

I'm in a pano frame of mind.😁 Here's another one of Laguna Lake Park in the morning light. Please click to see the entire image.

#ECK #Pano #Hiking #CrepuscularRays #WestCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #LagunaLake #SLO

I'm going to worry about that now 😁

Thank you!

🤣

Close up of a deer head, sideways on. Lots of detail in the coat and eye.

Thanks! It's a great conversation starter too - big grey lens means I must know what you're doing...?
The deer came quite close and eyes looked amazing.

Lol - we should put that on a tee shirt!

You're right - even if it's only (Pauses to convert) 41° F

Great shot, Teri!
Although Steve makes the 2 ducks and a deer, that i posted today, look very... unthreatening 😁 (There was a goose that looked grumpy though 😳)

😁 well said!
I'm not saying I would swap my m3 back though 😇

I'm surprised - I loved my '97 318is to bits. Reved like hell (watch the limiter!) and always seemed like more than 140bhp 🤷🏻‍♂️ Like others have said, maybe not in full health?

American Alligator

Okay, so the baby camera definitely has a place in my kit, even though the eye-af hunt is quite frequent. This might be my favorite gator photo ever! I named him Steve. 😂
#Canon R50 EF100-400 II w1.4TC
#photography #herps #ECK

A pair of ducks sleeping, perched on something just below the water's surface.

Serenity

The best times with the camera are when I can stop rushing and just breathe.

Canon R6mk2 + RF200-800

#eastcoastkin #birds #nature #ducks #reflections #CalkeAbbey #blueskyphotography

Yep. It's #FourFlixFridays! Did you get out to shoot this week? #nikonphotography #nikon #Z6iii #NikonZ6iii #lightroom

Head and neck shot of a deer, sideways on, looking keenly at another deer out of the picture.

Watching.

Good morning. This is straight off the camera but really pleased with it. Hope you agree!

#Canon R6mk2 + RF200-800mm

@nationaltrust.org.uk #CalkeAbbey
#blueskyphotography #Deer #Nature #EastCoastKin

The picture shows an impressive gorge landscape, which is the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. This region is located on the border between Spain and Portugal. The Duero flows through the valley, which has cut deep into the granite rock over millions of years, forming steep gorges known as "Arribes". The slopes are covered with Mediterranean vegetation, including juniper, oak and, in the lower areas, often olive and almond trees. In the background, a bridge can be seen spanning the deep gorges, as well as fortifications and retaining walls on the slopes. The area is known as a special protection area for birds, especially griffon vultures, golden eagles and black storks.

✨️ The gaze of a golden eagle.
How marvellous this feeling of absolute freedom must be ✨️

Happy #Scape Friday 🫶
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📷 Arribes del Duero #Nationalpark

#photography #landscape #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #flowing #nature #outdoors #Spain #ImageAndVerse #EastCoastKin

a deserted tropical sandy beach lined with tall, gently leaning palm trees looks out over the ocean to an island on the humid horizon

'Paradisiacal Still-Life w/ Palm Trees' (2024) -- Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

'To escape and sit quietly on the beach - that's my idea of paradise' -- Emilia Wickstead

#Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

Cape disappointment

Good morning, Bluesky. Be the beacon of light that guides others out of the darkness. Sometimes, when we’re lost, all we need is a glimpse of light to find our way home.

#Canon R5 RF24-70 f/2.8L IS
#Photography #Landscape #EastCoastKin

Beautiful! (Great minds 😊)

Taking a moment - dawn chorus 🎶

#Birds @rspb.bsky.social #EastCoastKin #Gardenbirds @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

I did but it was struggling on that one - probably user error

Haha, well it was ok (if you saw my post earlier). Again, not quiet R5 territory but the ability to resolve the hair sticking out from the deers' coats with the R6mk2, at that distance, always amazes me.
Have a good evening Teri.

That's what they said about Jurassic Park 🤣

Great shot 👌

American alligator

Okay, one more! Yesterday, the weather was foggy, but I was pleasantly surprised by how the light managed to shine through the fog. My local park, with its birds and gators, is quite like Jurassic Park, albeit a bit safer, haha.

#Canon R50 EF 100-400 II w1.4TC
#Herps #photography #EastCoastKin

A herd of deer in the Park, dark trees in the background and gulls flying around.

Deer being lazy;
Having a scratch but can't
Quite
Reach
(Park life)

Afternoon everyone. Not much in the way of light or time but a nice diversion this morning 😁

Canon R6mk2 + RF200-800mm

#eastcoastkin @nationaltrust.org.uk #CalkeAbbey #Deer #NaturePhotography

Sometime later... Tactical error: New glasses have transition lenses. I had no idea how much judgement for lighting i did in my head until it was thrown off by these new specs! Not sure i got anything worth sharing but see when I get home....

I hope you're back to normal soon!

Living up to the R5 is tough! Great shot - glad you enjoyed the walk.
You've inspired me to take my camera out in the morning.

A pair of baby Great-Horned owls.

Hello Bluesky! I hope everyone had a pleasant Monday. Owls are my mother’s favorite animal, and even though we aren’t close, I can’t help but think of her whenever I see them. This one is for you, mom.

#Canon R5 EF100-400 II w1.4TC
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin

You're right. Power is cheap (these days) and getting weight out is hard (and expensive). When I were a lad.... every bhp was hard won and significant. Dad's Sierra 2.0 GLS (<1200kg) had an extra 10 bhp over the previous GL and it was night and day.