Photography

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts) Sat Nov 3, 2012, 07:56 PM Nov 2012

A few photos from my 3 hour walk today.

Did I mention I walked for 3 hours? Around a golf course; dodging slices and other assorted mis-hits. (Well, I assume it wasn't intentional)

Anyway...

A little fall color

A fallen tree limb I named 'Roger Rabbit'

Two-Flowered Cynthia (in the Aster family)

Gulf Fritillary abusing a flower

Eastern Fox Squirrel (I really, really want to rub his orange tummy)

Tree canopy while I was resting.

Turkey Vultures circling overhead.

Buckeye

I was trying to get a better look and closer shot of this

(some variety of Orb Weaver)

When the damn thing unfurled and scampered my way. ( I almost came out of my bloomers) He took shelter under a leaf.

And some black acorns from my backyard

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A few photos from my 3 hour walk today. (Original Post) Solly Mack Nov 2012 OP

Uplifting and wonderful. Mira Nov 2012 #1

Good morning, Mira! Solly Mack Nov 2012 #6

A real stack of goodies today! Excellent action shots of the vulture. Panning skills are sharp. nt rDigital Nov 2012 #2

Thanks, rDigital. Solly Mack Nov 2012 #4

I'm a little worried... Elfin Yeti Nov 2012 #3

lol! I think they were following us the entire time...just waiting. Solly Mack Nov 2012 #5

I was thinking the same thing... bluedigger Nov 2012 #17

Your "Two-Flowered Cynthia (in the Aster family)", look RC Nov 2012 #7

They do look alike and it is easy to confuse the two. Solly Mack Nov 2012 #8

Thank you Solly for taking us Callalily Nov 2012 #9

I've noticed your absence! :( Solly Mack Nov 2012 #10

Nice collection. Thanks for naming the plants and critters. alfredo Nov 2012 #11

Thank you, alfredo. Solly Mack Nov 2012 #12

That's one thing I like about photography, it really keeps my mind involved. alfredo Nov 2012 #13

A wonderful group of shots from what I imagine was a wonderful 3 hours spent. MichaelSoE Nov 2012 #14

Teehee! We actually did watch a man look for his lost ball. (water) Solly Mack Nov 2012 #15

Sorry I missed this Celebration Nov 2012 #16

Mira

(22,380 posts)

1. Uplifting and wonderful.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2012, 11:41 PM

Nov 2012

Chronicling a beautiful day!

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

6. Good morning, Mira!

Reply to Mira (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:09 AM

Nov 2012

It was a hot day! Mid-80's. Very nice.

rDigital

(2,239 posts)

2. A real stack of goodies today! Excellent action shots of the vulture. Panning skills are sharp. nt

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:15 AM

Nov 2012

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

4. Thanks, rDigital.

Reply to rDigital (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:05 AM

Nov 2012

Elfin Yeti

(740 posts)

3. I'm a little worried...

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:16 AM

Nov 2012

...just how long were you lying there resting? I mean, those turkey vultures...

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

5. lol! I think they were following us the entire time...just waiting.

Reply to Elfin Yeti (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:08 AM

Nov 2012

We do have the occasional golfer keel over.

bluedigger

(17,087 posts)

17. I was thinking the same thing...

Reply to Elfin Yeti (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 08:42 PM

Nov 2012

RC

(25,592 posts)

7. Your "Two-Flowered Cynthia (in the Aster family)", look

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 12:23 PM

Nov 2012

just like the Dandelions around here. We don't call them flowers, we call them weeds.

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

8. They do look alike and it is easy to confuse the two.

Reply to RC (Reply #7)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:54 PM

Nov 2012

The TFC's also have a puffy seed stage. I just recently learned the difference. (the lighter yellow stringy follicles, for one...fewer of them...the stem is different and the blooms branch)

I have to see them side by side, though, to actually see the differences. Otherwise, they all look like common Dandelions to me.

The TFC's is also called the "Two-flower Dwarf-dandelion"...(checking my notes from yesterday)

Oh, and Dandelions are also in the Aster family (Asteraceae)

So, basically, they are the same and maybe the differing names are regional?

Callalily

(14,894 posts)

9. Thank you Solly for taking us

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:59 PM

Nov 2012

along on your walk. I've been a little (ahem) absent from this group lately. Taking work photos and although fun and challenging, haven't had enough time to take "MY_ME" type (okay selfish here) photos.

That said, your photos are very nice. I can just picture you (well okay me too), camera in hand, snapping away! Fun, fun times!

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

10. I've noticed your absence! :(

Reply to Callalily (Reply #9)

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 04:51 PM

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I like it when you share your walking to work photos.

I went out today looking for another orb weaver and found one. I wanted to be braver than I was yesterday. lol

alfredo

(60,075 posts)

11. Nice collection. Thanks for naming the plants and critters.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:02 AM

Nov 2012

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

12. Thank you, alfredo.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #11)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 10:33 AM

Nov 2012

I decided a while back to try and learn about some of things I shoot. I'm getting old..hopefully, it helps with the mind staying somewhat active.

alfredo

(60,075 posts)

13. That's one thing I like about photography, it really keeps my mind involved.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #12)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 12:47 PM

Nov 2012

MichaelSoE

(1,576 posts)

14. A wonderful group of shots from what I imagine was a wonderful 3 hours spent.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 04:09 PM

Nov 2012

I also fantasized in my mind, hiding in a wooded area, waiting for a ball to land close by, running out and removing said ball then sitting back in the underbrush giggling with glee as the arrive and spend 20 minutes looking for the ball.

Not that I would do that but my evil twin would.

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)

15. Teehee! We actually did watch a man look for his lost ball. (water)

Reply to MichaelSoE (Reply #14)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 04:24 PM

Nov 2012

We saw the ball coming and watched it hit and roll into the water. I'm in Louisiana - a ball lost in the water is a ball not worth trying to find. He kept saying he saw it land on the bank and we told him it hit the water. He didn't believe us.

Celebration

(15,812 posts)

16. Sorry I missed this

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 07:38 PM

Nov 2012

Just love the turkey buzzard!

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