OT: Favorite Non Cruise Photograph

[mnbruce]

Since winter is fast approaching, :( I thought I would share this photo from a local park taken about 2 years ago in the middle of winter.

 

 

 

It conveys a cold day out east in my mind.

 

As I said...favorite subjects.

 

A Rainbow Christie variation:

 

These blossoms can get to be 8" across!

 

 

Dave

 

Dave ,your flower images have been beautiful!

[mnbruce]

I'm still enjoying everyones images! I enjoy sharing a few of mine also.

 

 

[boeckli]

I have loved all the photos of trees in glorious autumn colours ... thought I add some scenery from this part of the world

 

 

 

 

[valancy1]

OK... one more attempt from me...

 

 

 

This is one of those eensy flowers on "monkey grass":

[TheRoff]

Fantastic aviation and flora pictures Dave and Deaf Dude. Very nice! Really nice photos by everyone.

 

I usually don’t get that close to another moving aircraft. Clouds are a different story. I call this one Chasing the Dog.

 

 

And for some flower pics. These are scans from my F-1 and K64 film days.

 

 

Larry

[boeckli]

Where the forest ...

 

 

 

... meets the sea

 

 

[boeckli]

One more ...

 

[iheartbda]

I have NO idea how to take action shots but she sure was having fun.

 

[mnbruce]

I have NO idea how to take action shots .

 

 

Oh yes you do. That's a great action shot!

[TexasJam]

 

Another favorite flower.

 

Jamie

[Cruiser Forever]

I "posed" them against a black felt backdrop and lit them with a very diffused flash. The photos were cleaned up a bit to remove stray specs of dirt and insect damage, but the color and contrast was largely unchanged.

 

Dave

 

I was wondering about the black background too. These pictures are so beautiful!!! Thanks Dave.:D

 

BTW, I simply love the flowers, forest and nature pictures. They are amazing!!!:) Two thumbs up. Everyone is doing an amazing job of sharing such breathtaking photos. I love viewing them.

[pierces]

...Two thumbs up. Everyone is doing an amazing job of sharing such breathtaking photos. I love viewing them...

 

 

Agreed!

 

You started a good thing here!

 

Dave

[Cruiser Forever]

Agreed!

 

You started a good thing here!

 

Dave

 

Thanks, Dave. I'm just happy that the CC members are enjoying it. And thanks to all for their contributions. :) I'm enjoying myself as well.

[TexasJam]

This thread has become my favorite. I enjoy all of the different pictures. It also gives me ideas for future trips and photo opportunities.

 

Question - Does anyone recognize this bird? Photo taken in April on Whidbey Island, Washington State.

 

Jamie

[Cruiser Forever]

This thread has become my favorite. I enjoy all of the different pictures. It also gives me ideas for future trips and photo opportunities.

 

Question - Does anyone recognize this bird? Photo taken in April on Whidbey Island, Washington State.

 

Jamie

 

No I do not recognize this bird. Washington state, that is way across the country from my neck of the woods. Maybe it will make it way to N.Y. LOL ;) Jamie, Glad you like this thread, I agree so many different ideas and some really beautiful pictures. :)

 

 

From last winter here is one of a home near my daughter's college campus.

 

[judynorth]

This thread has become my favorite. I enjoy all of the different pictures. It also gives me ideas for future trips and photo opportunities.

 

Question - Does anyone recognize this bird? Photo taken in April on Whidbey Island, Washington State.

 

Jamie

 

This is a violet-green swallow. Beautiful bird! (source: Sibley bird book)

[iheartbda]

[Cruiser Forever]

iheartbda-, nice photo of the swan. :) thanks for sharing.

[Cruiser Forever]

Another winter scene...burr it's cold out here.

 

 

[londonandlawson]

Here are some of my favs I have taken

baby ducklings at the ASU farm in Jonesboro, AR

 

 

 

An Iris in my backyard

 

 

 

Flowers at Epcot Center(Disney World)

 

 

A ladybug in my yard

[Cruiser Forever]

londonandlawson, love those chickies and the flowers. Really colorful and oh so beautiful. :D

[Suzieb]

londonandlawson

 

Your ladybug picture is one of those special pictures. I have never seen a photo with the wings of a lady bug extended. Great shot!

[pierces]

Here are some of my favs I have taken

 

baby ducklings at the ASU farm in Jonesboro, AR, An Iris in my backyard, Flowers at Epcot Center(Disney World)

 

All nice.

 

 

A ladybug in my yard

 

Now that's a picture!

 

 

Dave

[pierces]

Here's a couple of shots from Disneyland (the real one...;))

 

 

Christmas time:

 

Happiest place on earth...'til you get the bill!

 

Dave

[mnbruce]

A ladybug in my yard

 

Great macro!