The water is brown here because of the reflections of grass on the shore. 3.8.14

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I added a texture and color corrected this shot. That's about it.

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I may have taken this photo too far. I am not liking the new smugmug. I need to change some settings and can't figure it out. Ugh.

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I am having trouble with opening web page and downloading/uploading. I also do not understand the new SmugMug platform yet. so If you can see this, please post a "I see it" comment so I know for sure. Thanks and have a good day.

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My favorite rose. The past winter has taken its tole on my roses but i'm hoping I can get them blooming again.

I'm hurrying as fast as I can.

Do you recognize this? Had a day off and was purging old files. .

Something a little less labor intensive today. Thanks for all your comments yesterday.

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I made this photo in the middle of the night. One of those nights I couldn't sleep. I've been out of the loop lately. My life has been a little hectic but photography is ever on my mind. Hope you enjoy this.

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This photo has such a distracting kind of ugly background that I tried to soften the background hoping to highlight the birds more but I am not sure if this worked. ??

I haven't seen too many white houses with pink trim and decor. Not my choice of colors but it does seem to work for this house in Mascoutah, Illlinois.

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First upload of 2014. Happy New Year everyone.

Back in Illinois. Went looking for eagles and didn't see squat, just a few ducks standing on the ice. 1.2.14

Why are the best days to photograph birds the coldest days? 01.21.13

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Cliffs along the Great River Road along the Mississippi in Alton, IL

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2 horns too many

This is my pet peeve and I can't believe I actually made this photograph. How many four-horned animals are there? Now there is one more.

Another nice mural in the town of Mascoutah, IL population approximately 6000.

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Big blues were abundant last Monday on the ice.

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I am not sure if this is a juvenile bald eagle or a golden eagle. Anyway the photo was loaded with noise as it was a very dreary day so I used the oil painting filter in PS. Some may like it adn others not, but at least the noise is gone.

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Sometimes the clouds steal the show in a landscape shot. Have a great day everyone!

We have robins galore this year. This is my tribute to these hard-working parents.

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We have not one but two robin's nests close to where I can see the little babies. I worry that they are getting enough food but guess they are. There were five eggs but only see four little birdies.

Nothing fancy just a texture added to photo.

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NotthebestphotoasfarsharpnesssoIworkedonmypresentation.

I call this big boy Buster. He has been around for awhile. A good fisherman. I sat and watched him for about 20 minutes and in that time he caught five fish and threw back two. Picky huh?

Just took this shot about 2 hours ago. I enjoy watching these big birds preening. He was quite a ways away from me so I was surprised it had great sharpness. Then, I went and messed that up intentionally by softening it for a more "dreamy" kind of effect.

A little humor today. Been working 2 jobs so my free time has been very limited.

Sandhill crane taken at Wild Bird Santuary, Valley View, MO

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