Say What?

Well, howdy do….

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:26:04 +0000

I have a new look! Well, honestly, I look the same-ol’ same-ol’, but my photohome on the web is all spruced up. Thank goodness for those awesome Wordpress theme developers, because this is now surely beyond my skills. Let me know what you think! (Oh, and those photos in the upper right that neatly change when you refresh? I took ‘em. How cool is that?)

Magnolia Blossom

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:13:07 +0000

Magnolia Blossom, Mizell Farms, LA, 2007-Sept-08

I liked how pure this magnolia blossom appeared, even though it was beginning to fall apart.

Cute Little Guy

admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:11:46 +0000

Squirrel, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Aug-03

This little guy was too cute not to photograph… even though I had already folded up the tripod and was heading for the car!

No Fear

admin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:18:29 +0000

Young Raccoon, City Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jul-26

Last Saturday was quite hot and humid. I decided to take some stale bread to the park to feed the birds, and maybe get a lucky shot or two. However, the local raccoon population had other ideas, and absolutely no fear despite the hissing, spitting, and all-around fussiness the ducks, geese and swans provided.

I’m back!!!!!!!

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:42:53 +0000

WordOfWarning: nevernevernever delete database files if you’re not 110% sure they’re not being used. I decided to be smart and do a personal backup of my site (since I had been lazy and hadn’t been doing that). I was “cleaning up” my site files before doing the backup and accidentally deleted the wrong file. Amazing, I know, stupid me - the system even asked if I was sure I wanted to delete it, ha - as soon as I clicked yes, my brain somehow turned on and told me “crap, that was the database for the BLOG!“. That makes WordOfWarning2: backup first!! (yeah, I know that’s two words, I can count, I just can’t delete). Luckily the hosting company had some backup, so I only lost part of June and July.

I will be 110% more careful and am glad to be back.

Aggressive Gator

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:44:45 +0000

Louisiana Gator, Barataria Preserve, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jun-03
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This gator was a fair distance away before I took this shot; however, perhaps the scent of tuna from the afternoon’s snack was too tempting - it came directly over in a manner that certainly seemed purposeful; other observers agreed. The landing was at the water’s surface (the fuzzy thing in the lower right corner is actually the wooden deck), and no matter the fact that the gator was only about 5 feet long - there’s just no reason to stay that accessible!

An album of the photos from the day are here.

City Park Flyer

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:47:16 +0000

Mallard Landing, City Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jun-01
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I went to City Park here in New Orleans the other day, hoping to find some birds to photograph although it was near mid-day and not really the time for birds. There were still a few though, so I got lucky. I got even luckier catching this photo, although I do apologize for the slight blur - still working on that! It’s a male Mallard Duck, a few inches above the water and about to land. I would be sooo psyched if it was sharpsharpsharp, but I decided to share anyway.

Barkus Star

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:54:11 +0000

Man holding his dog, Krewe of Barkus parade, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jan-27
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An escort (and fellow photog!) in the Barkus parade with his canine parader. I think the dog felt with all the spotlight he should have the star treatment! An album of my photos from the parade can be found here.

Cattle Egret

admin — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:18:45 +0000

Cattle Egret, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Jul-21
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This Cattle Egret with breeding plumage was much less eventful to photograph. Before taking this photo, I had never noticed the lovely lavender and pale blue “eye makeup” they have. I don’t know if that’s a breeding coloration, or year-round.

Laughing Kookaburra III

admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:13:56 +0000

Laughing Kookaburra, Audobon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Jul-21
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Image 3 of the three day series. The Kookaburra, who seemed to be flying directly at me, apparently has great eyesight: he was actually aimed behind me and slightly left, having spotted this yummy treat from 10 feet away. It wasn’t all that bright out either, and the worm blended in with the ground cover (well, to me at least).