Taken at the Great Gatsby Picnic. Big Brother comments on his little sister's driving.
posted by Printz at 9:14 PM
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There were a few of these lovely birds flitting about at great speed. I would have liked to get a shot wirh a better background but they were digging burrows in the loose sand on a building site and it was far from picturesque. So this had to do.
Taken at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island.
posted by Printz at 9:08 PM
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My sense of humour. This seems to be a mis-direction. Taken on the ferry to North Stradbroke Island
posted by Printz at 9:04 PM
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Always interesting shapes and colours on board a boat. This was taken on the ferry to North Stradbroke Island.
posted by Printz at 9:02 PM
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Red and yellow composition. Taken on the ferry to North Stradbroke Island.
posted by Printz at 9:00 PM
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Not exactly friendly!! Probably thought I was after its dead fish.
posted by Printz at 8:58 PM
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This is a young Carpet Snake (Python) about 4 ft long. It has been waiting in this spot in one of our Gravillea trees, quite close to the ground and has hardly moved for three days. Just waiting for it's next meal to come along. Make a nice poster for a boy's bedroom. Or a girl's?
posted by Printz at 8:57 PM
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I used two neutral density filters to give a longer exposure. I was hoping to blur all the people that were moving, but the angle of momentum resulted in only the ones nearest the camera being affected. Not sure how to get around this problem. Maybe use a telephoto?
posted by Printz at 8:56 PM
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The parent Butcher Birds are flat-out feeding their 3 youngsters. The babies' squawking for food is only broken by short naps and nightfall. The female does most of the work (of course) and always feeds the babies before feeding herself. The male is more of a pragmatist and reckons he should feed himself first (to keep his strength up in case he needs to defend the others).
posted by Printz at 8:55 PM
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posted by Printz at 8:55 PM
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Chicken for lunch - Photo taken from the restaurant at Australia Zoo
posted by Printz at 8:54 PM
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Standing in a puddle on a rainy day - couldn't be happier - Australia Zoo - CRW_4252
posted by Printz at 8:53 PM
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This caterpillar (of the Orchard Swallowtail butterfly) rears-up when provoked and distends these two red horns, called osmeterium. From these horns it releases a powerful and pungent scent; a concentrated product from the sap of the citrus tree on which it has been feeding.
posted by Printz at 8:53 PM
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Taken with a 500mm telephoto lens. The ship was on the horizon and the moon had just risen.
posted by Printz at 8:52 PM
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These delicate flowers close-up during the day and start opening at dusk. They rely on night insects, such as moths, to polinate them. The ones that are this purple/mauve colour have a halo of ultra-violet in the air around the petals. At first I thought it was just my eyesight playing tricks, but when I point it out, others can see it too. Not so easy to photograph however.
posted by Printz at 8:51 PM
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This guy looks as though he is a bit of a punk. Maybe looking after his hareem is causing him a few worries.
posted by Printz at 8:51 PM
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Junior hasn't yet got his adult plumage.
posted by Printz at 8:46 PM
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Junior hasn't yet got his adult plumage.
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posted by Printz at 8:45 PM
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A Free performance in the Brisbane Queen St Mall had the audience spellbound. Moving gracefully to some lovely music these performers were poetry in motion. I was amazed by their agility strength and courage.
www.aerialangels.com.au/index.php
posted by Printz at 8:44 PM
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A Free performance in the Brisbane Queen St Mall had the audience spellbound. Moving gracefully to some lovely music these performers were poetry in motion. I was amazed by their agility strength and courage.
posted by Printz at 8:43 PM
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A Free performance in the Brisbane Queen St Mall had the audience spellbound. Moving gracefully to some lovely music these performers were poetry in motion. I was amazed by their agility strength and courage.
www.aerialangels.com.au/index.php
posted by Printz at 8:43 PM
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I was using a fisheye lens and holding a neutral density filter in front of it. Hence the photo of my finger in the bottom right-hand corner. Must get a step-up ring for this filter.
posted by Printz at 8:41 PM
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Sinister tube outside the Brisbane City Library_MG_9391
posted by Printz at 8:40 PM
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Assassin bug_MG_9394
About 1cm in body length, this bug plunged its "dagger" into my hand while I was weeding in the garden. I think it used its probosis but it felt very much like a wasp sting.
No adverse reactions, fortunately, just a small blood-blister.
posted by Printz at 8:40 PM
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Free holiday entertainment in the Queen St Mall. Wonderful!
I have changed the background of this photo to solid red as the original background was a cluttered view of building facades etc. I like the effect of the red and black contrast.
posted by Printz at 8:35 PM
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I came to photography rather late in life. Almost too late. Consequently, all my photographs are "Limited Edition" prints. I enjoy observing people and the environment. Using a digital camera avoids the messy and unhealthy use of darkrooms and chemicals, although it does involve spending many hours in front of the computer screen. You can see more of my photos at :http://www.pbase.com/royjackward or http://www.flickr.com/photos/royjackward/
