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October 21, 2019

Before/After: Female Grackle

Time seems to be flying by lately. We’re into what passes for fall in Florida. That means the  daytime temps drop to the 80s, nights are cool, and dew points go down.
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Published on October 21, 2019 05:55

October 17, 2019

Before/After: Macros

Post-processing can make or break your photo. Think I’m kidding? Let’s take a look. All photos are clickable for uploaded size, as always. I took this photo of lovebugs mating. Pretty good, right? Crop it a little and call it … Continue reading →
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Published on October 17, 2019 05:06

October 14, 2019

Photos: 10.14.19

I returned to my favorite park and got a fabulous photo of the green lynx spider. It was resting on a leaf, enjoying the morning sun. They are SO large and impressive, I can’t take my eyes off them when … Continue reading →
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Published on October 14, 2019 05:50

October 10, 2019

Photos: 10.10.19

I’ll start with two landscapes, because I haven’t been doing many lately, and I’ve missed it. The first two are sunset shots of the lake. The colors were outstanding. As Florida heads into winter, our best skies appear, full of … Continue reading →
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Published on October 10, 2019 05:11

October 7, 2019

Green Lynx Spider

I saw my first one and was thrilled. Then I saw another a few feet away! They are amazing, very large, and as you can see, have looooong legs. Lynx spider, (family Oxyopidae), any of several groups of active spiders (order Araneida) … Continue reading →
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Published on October 07, 2019 05:39

October 3, 2019

Photos: 10.3.19

I ran across this photo I took some years ago at R’s Wisconsin place. It was early one cold morning when I saw this bee asleep on a flower. It was covered with rime; I waited until the sun had … Continue reading →
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Published on October 03, 2019 05:54

September 30, 2019

Photos: 9.30.19

Dragonflies! There have been a lot of them around lately. I was at R’s new property when I saw this beauty: a roseate skimmer. How about that color, eh? First time I’ve seen one. There were lots of them, flying … Continue reading →
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Published on September 30, 2019 05:28

September 26, 2019

Photos: 9.23.19

Landscapes today. I still enjoy taking them. At Lake Istokpoga, I came across this impressive downed tree in a clearing in the woods. Two different sunrises at that lake. Sunset at the lake I live on. Gorgeous colors, thanks to … Continue reading →
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Published on September 26, 2019 05:10

September 19, 2019

Photos 9.19.19

Still on the macro kick! Amazingly, I haven’t run out of subjects yet.
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Published on September 19, 2019 05:53

September 16, 2019

Photos: 9.16.19

I’ve been editing hard lately, and one day I got up earlier than usual and took a Photoshop break. Nothing relaxes me more than playing with pics.
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Published on September 16, 2019 05:33