Category: Pic of the Day
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Pic of the Day – Wall Art
Read more: Pic of the Day – Wall ArtA striking image at an entrance to an underground cafe. There sure are some talented artists around. Things have been a bit slow around here for the past year, hopefully now that society is getting back to normal, I can find more time to get active with the camera.
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Pic of the Day – Taking Notes
Read more: Pic of the Day – Taking NotesWhile walking around Vancouver on holiday I came across this lady sitting on the ledge, so I grabbed a shot. I happened to be shooting in Black & White as this was the middle of the day with bright sunlight.
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Pic of the Day – Lone Tree
Read more: Pic of the Day – Lone TreeWhile camping at Norval Park campground I took the opportunity to get up early and have a go at some early sunrise photography. The weather was not particularly co-operative with heavy clouds and rain forecast. The clouds did break at dawn with some nice colors to come through. This tree, or what was left of…
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Pic of the Day – On the beach
Read more: Pic of the Day – On the beachThis trip was a long time coming. Towards the end of our holiday, we met up with some friends, so we can go in a group to the beach, you know, safety in numbers, especially since we had never done beach/sand driving before. Byfield National Park was the place we stayed at for a few…
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Pic of the Day – Lest we Forget
Read more: Pic of the Day – Lest we ForgetTook a drive around Yeppoon and then on to Emu Park today. Very much a holiday destination with an idealist coastline, excellent climate, what more could you ask? How about Byfield National Park just a short drive up the road which you can drive in and around on the sand dunes. Thats for another day…
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Pic of the Day – Sunrise
Read more: Pic of the Day – SunriseIn what seems like forever I have managed to get out at sunrise and do a photo shoot. It felt good to get back to what started getting me into photography in the beginning. But like everybody else, life/Covid gets in the way. It also helps to be on holiday in the Sunshine Coast, staying…
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Pic of the Day – Red-bowed finch
Read more: Pic of the Day – Red-bowed finchIt has taken me awhile to have a good opportunity to get a clear shot of this bird. A common bird but in my experience an elusive one when it comes to photography. Plenty of times I have seen them around, but never able to get a good shot. Taken a Oxley Common Creek, and…
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Pic of the Day – Red-backed Fairywren
Read more: Pic of the Day – Red-backed FairywrenThe venerable Red-backed Fairywren, a common bird around eastern and northern Australia. It has been a long time between updates on this website, life has a habit of getting in the way, as does Covid. Hopefully moving forward, I can get some regular content happening. Today I managed to get to my favorite birding spot…
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Pic of the Day – Striated pardalote
Read more: Pic of the Day – Striated pardaloteA trip to Eagleby Wetlands today yielded one of the pardalote family of birds. I went back a couple of times, and this little fellow was there both times. The striated pardalote (Pardalotus striatus) is the least colourful and most common of the four pardalotespecies. Other common names include pickwick, wittachew and chip-chip.[2] It is a very small, short-tailed bird that is more…
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Pic of the Day – Forest kingfisher
Read more: Pic of the Day – Forest kingfisherAnother birding day today. I am pleased to add to my collection this bird which has lovely colors. My collection stands at 25. The forest kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii), also known as the Macleay’s or blue kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue and white bird. It is found in Indonesia, New…
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Pic of the Day – Brahminy kite
Read more: Pic of the Day – Brahminy kiteMorning walk at Oxley Creek Common, not much in the way of bird activity, but did manage to capture a new bird for my collection. The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), formerly known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian…
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Olive-Backed Oriole
Read more: Olive-Backed OrioleIt’s been a while since I have gotten active with my camera. Now that the home reno is done, Covid and the lockdowns are hopefully going away I’ll be able to get out a bit more.