"your" great, non aquarium, nature pics

[saabtech]

some of mine.

[txg8gxp]

I like the anole pic. This is my favorite/best pic.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC00516.jpg?t=1271819831

[Jordan N.]

I too really like the anole pick. The flower is really nice too.

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4126/reachingoutbybhpextra.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/3372/standingwatchbybhpextra.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2498/blueflowersbybhpextra.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3261/afloweraweedbybhpextra.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9969/yellowflowerbybhpextra.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/541/thefieldsbybhpextra.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8485/sunsetmuirbeachbybhpext.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Here are a few of my fav's... :)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/Seagul2.jpg





http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/9632_1240371415246_1408137889_30692.jpg

[RayAllen]

7454Got this pic camping at Lost Mapels, it was so still thought we couldnt see him with his awesome chamo.

[Regric25]

Here are a few shots I took. Let me know what you think...

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/11screensaver.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/13.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/screensaver1.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/134copy.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/CSC_0237.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_0781.jpg

[chunkymonkey]

hahaha, i like the shrimp homicide. Here's one of my roses out front:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/chadmandry/Baby/DSC_0129-1.jpg

A rare glimpse of a urban lion trying to attack my Mom, notice the growling sound as it leaped.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/chadmandry/th_HeartWalkOrphange079.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/chadmandry/?action=view&current=HeartWalkOrphange079.flv)

[chunkymonkey]

Here are a few shots I took. Let me know what you think...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/CSC_0237.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_0781.jpg

I like both of these....

[ismvel]

Sure I'll play along. Although not as good the others posted :)

Some of the blurriness is because I was shooting through fencing.


http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222523.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222553.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222560.jpg

http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222573.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222567.jpg

[ismvel]

And a couple of more, playing with posting pics on here :)

http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P3133111.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222528.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P2222603.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/Nature/P3123024.jpg

[txg8gxp]

Wow, that is alot of nice pictures.

[Pennies2Cents]

I like this thread! :)

[saabtech]

thanks everyone!! you all have some talent, keep them coming!

[saabtech]

the little specs are nats (this ambush bug is about to get one!)
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/SAABtech/ambush1.jpg
this is a fly that is mimicking a bee! found this guy on my pecan tree out front.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/SAABtech/CSC_0193.jpg
here is a large snail with a baby... they traveled together for over an hour that i observed them.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/SAABtech/DSC_0039.jpg

[ismvel]

thanks everyone!! you all have some talent, keep them coming!
Is that what it is called (well, in my case)? I would like to think that:



I was very very lucky
the moons aligned with every other planet in the solar system
the earth stopped spinning and moving on its access so I could have a steady hand
the camera somehow understood that I could never produce shots this DECENT and decided to take matters into its own hand


(take your pick) and those are my only usable photos after a couple of years of owning a fairly decent camera...LOL

Now if I could only be so fortunate in getting a decent tank shot ;)

[brewercm]

Here are a few I've played around with recently. The white Bluebonnets were really cool just sitting out there in the sea of blue.

7469747174727473
7470

[ismvel]

Last one, I promise,

Krikey.....this one is a wild species I commonly refer to as my Amoricus Yardus Aapus, which loosely translates to my Loving Yard Ape.Pictured here injured, be careful of it's bite, it is likely to get up run around with a mean look on its face and score a couple of goals in anger and look for its next meal.

http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy270/ismvel/reysoccer.jpg

Disclaimer: yeah that italicized group of words is made up, call it Lati-Greek-onics ;) And there's grass in the picture, does that constitute a nature shot LOL

[brewercm]

Does anyone know why if I'm attempting to link to my photobucket pictures like I always have all the sudden it says the files are too large? It let me just attach them but that wasn't really what I wanted to do.

[ismvel]

Cliff, all of my shots are from photobucket, is that what you are calling large, or are yours coming out even bigger?

[brewercm]

It just says remote file is too large.
I never had this problem with the old system and I made them the same default as I always have.

[apedroza]

Wow Eve I like that Gull pic. What lens did you use??

[Still Learning]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/lifestorybooks/flowers.png

[Pennies2Cents]

Wow Eve I like that Gull pic. What lens did you use??

Hey Anthony! :) Thanks, I used the lens that I bought from you! :) The Nikon AF/DX lens 55-200. It has become my favorite lens! I am now selling the Quantaray Lens as I have no use for it :( and looking to buy another Nikon lens with better capabilities. :)

[brewercm]

OK, let me try this again to see if I can get a link to work correct.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Cierra_Bluebonnets.jpg

[puretexn]

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1101/img1406a.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/2636/img1064s.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5215/img0874zm4.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5272/msbgdyd4.jpg
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2545/img0200ow1.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/3703/img0176zo8.jpg

[saabtech]

nice!!

[Still Learning]

Who wants a better camera now?!?!?! Great pics!

[swjim]

Nice shots everyone!

Here's one of mine.

http://jimpr4.com/photos/624635249_VQnFt-XL.jpg

[txg8gxp]

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC00540.jpg?t=1272059423
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC00538.jpg?t=1272059509

[Europhyllia]

That red dragonfly is awesome!

[rocketeer]

We have a birdsnest on our front porch. Here are some shots of the baby birds. The photography isn't so great buy I thought the subject matter is cool.

Jack

[chunkymonkey]

lol, like the second...If only it was a side profile where you could see the bird and cat staring each other down, lol

[NateDogg]

7558
Monument Valley
7557
Kamryn has always loved animals..

[swjim]

That red dragonfly is awesome!

Thanks Karin! :)

[swjim]

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC00540.jpg?t=1272059423
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC00538.jpg?t=1272059509

The coloration on this snake is incredible! What type of snake is it?

[robalv]

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/robalv/092.jpg

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/robalv/075.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey Rob,

I like that 2nd Pic! :) Lots of Color!

[txg8gxp]

A young green tree python.

The coloration on this snake is incredible! What type of snake is it?

[funkyseamonkey]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/l_bef807f018c6cfbb0983637da8309c41.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_1a484d6e6bb601878bbff380f83f44a1.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/17/l_2b2b15c6852129cc73e70e5b2ca3dc17.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_dfb57daf403296f3f6b23282c2f8a8bf.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/101/l_0a450555c1bbf4e36e4fd311d4955dc2.jpg
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/42/l_8a307831efc94c3caf4b184719459988.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/44/l_47c4e67202134bf6921a3c9d532e1c26.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/118/l_04574a1b13170a650d5e738d0b7bbda2.jpg

[tony]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_coZFe3NuMnk/SBzlDm3ZotI/AAAAAAAAAPo/NUf1chiAXCA/s720/13.jpg



http://lh5.ggpht.com/_coZFe3NuMnk/SBzlF23ZowI/AAAAAAAAAQA/HVwigRlYSno/s720/15.jpg

[Milly]

7762

[Europhyllia]

not that great of a picture but I love my baby wrens. We have several nests in the barn every year.
http://www.dominopads.com/babywrens.jpg

[justahobby]

Man, I am loving this thread! I haven't seen a single pic that doesn't belong in a Calendar or National Geographic

[Pennies2Cents]

Excellent Shot Karin! I love it! :wub:



not that great of a picture but I love my baby wrens. We have several nests in the barn every year.
http://www.dominopads.com/babywrens.jpg

[swjim]

Here are a few more of mine:

1.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/625232138_Sxkbc-XL.jpg

2.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/137201612_ToTwB-XL.jpg

3.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/137201789_YZzBJ-XL-1.jpg

4.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/137201741_iiULr-XL-1.jpg

5.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/268849997_7muBd-XL-1.jpg

6.
http://jimpr4.com/photos/327255663_zjMbi-XL-1.jpg

7.
http://jimpr4.com/Children/Scouting/Bear-Creek-May-2010/20100501-IMG7690/856742902_eiCDZ-XL-3.jpg

8.
http://jimpr4.com/Children/Scouting/Adventure-Camp-Bear-Creek-May/53082439820090502-img0224-40/531544039_nWP6S-XL.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Is that your son in the last picture? Thats a great shot! :) Shoot they all are awesome. :)

[swjim]

Is that your son in the last picture? Thats a great shot! :) Shoot they all are awesome. :)

Yes, that is my younger son, Caleb. It was taken on a cubscout campout up near Hunt, TX. Thanks!

[saabtech]

very nice folks!

[Europhyllia]

another bird...
7858

[txg8gxp]

Wow, there is alot of talent around here. I love the fire pic, simply amazing.

[saabtech]

Wow, there is alot of talent around here. I love the fire pic, simply amazing.
no kiding. that one is one of my favs.

[rabadanmarco]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/xhardcorex777x/jumpcopy.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/xhardcorex777x/spikecopy.jpg

[saabtech]

what is that last pic?

[rabadanmarco]

cactus spike

[swjim]

txg8gxp and saabtech, Thanks for the compliments on the fire pic, I like the way that one turned out too.

rabadanmarco, Those are both nice but I really like the composition on your first shot. What magnification level were you shooting at for those?

[rabadanmarco]

using a 18-55mm lense with a macro ring converter. not really a magnification levle....i can tell you that the spike was slightly smaller than a dime

[rabadanmarco]

the spike took me about 1 hours to shoot. the depth of feild is so narrow on that lense that the slightest shake blurred a lot. you can see it in the spike. some spikes are in focus. others are not. huge depth of feild difference within mm...

and as for the grasshopper i fallowed him around for about 2 hours behind my school. i love this last shot cuz i can see him saying...."im gonna do it! Im gonna jump"

[saabtech]

some really cool stuff going on here. keep it up guys and thanks for posting.

[Europhyllia]

I think for those of us considering purchasing a 'real' camera sooner or later it would be very helpful to get some info on what equipment was used for those great shots. I am amazed what detail some of these get!

[swjim]

the spike took me about 1 hours to shoot. the depth of feild is so narrow on that lense that the slightest shake blurred a lot. you can see it in the spike. some spikes are in focus. others are not. huge depth of feild difference within mm...

and as for the grasshopper i fallowed him around for about 2 hours behind my school. i love this last shot cuz i can see him saying...."im gonna do it! Im gonna jump"

They turned out great, your patience paid off!

[swjim]

I think for those of us considering purchasing a 'real' camera sooner or later it would be very helpful to get some info on what equipment was used for those great shots. I am amazed what detail some of these get!

Karin, the shots I have taken were taken with either a Canon 30D or 5D Mark II body and a Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 85 f/1.8 or Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS lens. A Canon 580EX flash was used in high speed sync mode on the dragonfly picture but the rest are all ambient light.

Hope this helps.

[txg8gxp]

These are not my pictures. These were taken by my brother michael. I just though I would share a few of his many.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2231341108_24158926b2.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2869404632_d2c0baea6f.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2492947297_4bd70b4a3c.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2230539951_7921144df3.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2231340448_af90a4cbb2.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2441718905_32a23f3dcb.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2197498705_8f3e4bbf7f.jpg

[swjim]

^^ I really like the lighting and composition on the first two shots.

[txg8gxp]

First shot was with flash, second pic is natural lighting. I'm not sure about the others. His old camera was a nikon D200, I believe the new one is a D3. Not sure on lenses, he has several.

[Europhyllia]

http://www.dominopads.com/frog.jpg

a little frog :)

snake trying to eat egg
http://www.dominopads.com/snakebig.jpg

[txg8gxp]

That is a pretty cool looking frog. I love the snake pic.

[ErikH]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x315/erikharrison/Pictures%20-%20Friends%20and%20Family/Trips/DSC_00092.jpg

Maine. :)

[swjim]

Let's put a little water on this thread to wake it up.

1.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055839371_NBtCd-XL-1.jpg

2.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055843778_JtrMj-XL-1.jpg

3.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055847473_JfW5u-XL-1.jpg

4.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055851630_QoMSf-XL-1.jpg

5.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055854925_Ehaqf-XL-1.jpg

6.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055833778_4Hhd4-XL-1.jpg

[txg8gxp]

Ok..so did you take these? If so, great work...I love water pics. If you did take these, what lens/flash combo

Let's put a little water on this thread to wake it up.

1.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055839371_NBtCd-XL-1.jpg

2.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055843778_JtrMj-XL-1.jpg

3.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055847473_JfW5u-XL-1.jpg

4.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055851630_QoMSf-XL-1.jpg

5.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055854925_Ehaqf-XL-1.jpg

6.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/1055833778_4Hhd4-XL-1.jpg

[ErikH]

HOLY MOLY!

WOW! Great pics Jim

are you on TPF?

[swjim]

Thanks, yes, they're mine. They were taken with a 5D Mark II, Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro and a 580 EX off camera triggered with pocket wizards. The flash was fired onto colored paper and/or plastics to get the various colors.

[swjim]

Thanks Erik, yes, I'm on TPF too. I actually just posted these in the macro forum over there as well. :)

[swjim]

If you want to see the whole gallery they're here: http://jimpr4.com/Nature/Water-Drops/14276403_zDYai

[txg8gxp]

Amazing, have you tried dripping food color yet?

[swjim]

I haven't tried dripping food color yet, this was just plain water. So far all of the color changes have come from hitting different colored paper and plastic with the flash. I want to try using different liquids eventually, milk or maybe oil.

[txg8gxp]

here's an idea I have had for awhile. Water w/ iron filings and a rare earth magnet above the water. With the right magnet and the right amount of iron filings, it might be pretty cool. Just an idea.

[swjim]

That's an interesting thought, it seems like it would need to be pretty strong if the idea was to try to get it to influence the water drops as they spash. That's what you have in mind, right?

[txg8gxp]

Nope, just straight magnet power pulling the saturated water/filing mix up. This is where a electromagnet would be sweet. Yes, I know..not easy just an idea. How about two fluid's that will not mix(oil/water etc.), that could add a cool effect to the water drops. Don't forget about fiber optics lighting in the container or water, another interesting idea. Only if I was better with camera's.

[swjim]

OK, now I'm with you. You're right, the electromagnet and fiber optic lighting wouldn't be a setup I could make out of things laying around the house but I could definitely try oil and water. :)

[txg8gxp]

Ok, here you go. Take the same style pics you have but use the liquid in glow sticks w/ a black light :) This is toxic I believe, just letting you know.

[txg8gxp]

The only reason I went to school book fairs. To get me some iron filings. tons of fun.
http://dvice.com/pics/ace7_magnet_tube_field_viewer.jpg
and this is just crazy...I love it
OsW8zctD7CM&feature=related

[swjim]

That video is awesome!

[CoryDude]

Went to Llano a few weeks ago and got a few shots I liked.

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp100/cpryor74/DSC_0266.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp100/cpryor74/DSC_0242.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp100/cpryor74/DSC_0248.jpg

[Scream311]

Very Relaxing great pics Cory

[ErikH]

WOW CORY, those are wicked!

[Regric25]

Cory those pics are sweet!

[brewercm]

I was looking at my photobucket albums and all I have is macro shots in there. Well, almost.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Pink_flower.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/DSC_9794.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Bee1.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Albino_Bluebonet.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Ladybug.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z303/brewercm/Cierra_Bluebonnets.jpg

[Scream311]

Gorgeous Cliff

[Regric25]

Macros are my favorite! NICE SHOTS!

[ErikH]

MAN...... Very nice!

[CoryDude]

Scream, Erik, Rick, thanks for the compliments. I just used a tripod, remote shutter release, a 2 second shutter opening, and a little hiking to get the water shots. When I got there the sun was directly overhead, so I had to wait around a few hours for the light to decrease a little so I could leave the shutter open. I was a little proud of the night shot since I didn't use a tripod and was able to set the shutter to 1/3 of a second and still got a crisp shot with little camera shake.

Found a nice 105mm micro by nikon for around $500, so that will be my next purchase sometime in 2011.

[ramsey]

Scream, Erik, Rick, thanks for the compliments. I just used a tripod, remote shutter release, a 2 second shutter opening, and a little hiking to get the water shots. When I got there the sun was directly overhead, so I had to wait around a few hours for the light to decrease a little so I could leave the shutter open. I was a little proud of the night shot since I didn't use a tripod and was able to set the shutter to 1/3 of a second and still got a crisp shot with little camera shake.

Found a nice 105mm micro by nikon for around $500, so that will be my next purchase sometime in 2011.

What kind of lens are you using for your coral shots? They sure look nice!

[CoryDude]

Just the kit 18-55mm lens that came with the nikon. That and then I use photoshop to crop the pic if needed.

[350gt]

Fishing trip at rockport

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0775.jpg

Son and mom fishing...

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0765.jpg

Btw that spot was very nice.

[350gt]

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0660.jpg

Not the greatest but the best I can do with my canon G11.

[ErikH]

Nice pics, beautiful sunsets in each!

[350gt]

Wifey took this while driving.

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0621.jpg

[ErikH]

Those things are HUGE

[350gt]

Those things are HUGE

My bad, was uploading from my iphone.....

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0995.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0995.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0986.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0986.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0922.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0922.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0914.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0914.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0858.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0858.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0686.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0686.jpg)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/th_IMG_0039.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_0039.jpg)

[350gt]

cant wait to move up to a SLR.

[Scream311]

I think Erik was talking about the Wind Mills lol I hope. Great pics man

[jrsatx20]

Those things are HUGE

thats what she said.

[350gt]

Couldnt create my own thread but snapped this pic Sunday morning as I made breakfast for my son.... I know its not nature, but this is what its all about..


http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1609.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1609.jpg)


And just to let you know, he has a 55" led, PS3. xbox 360, and direct tv right behind him.... He loves my new hobby..

[Pennies2Cents]

Here are a few more.. :)

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0262.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0264.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0757-1.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_1090-1.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_1078.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/Lizard1.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_4442.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_4811.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0041.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_4460.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_44601.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/P9170016-1.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/P9170037-1.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_1458-1.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0446-1.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_0233NEF.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/DSC_1460.jpg

[CoryDude]

B-e-a-utiful Eve! Of course, how can we compete with pics from Hawaii!

[fjr_wertheimber]

A few of mine... And no, the fish pics aren't from my aquarium, I took them while scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef/Ribbon Reefs/Coral Sea...

A small portion of a huge school of fish at Steve's Bommie, GBR.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1107/1025721537_LeX5J-L.jpg

I love how this one looks like they're playing "hide and seek" in the anemone... LOL
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1090/1025722989_w7NWu-L.jpg

Shot taken in the Coral Sea...
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1093/1025723337_TFamF-L.jpg

Love the expression on his face... "Hey, stop touching me!"
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1095/1025735893_SzTLT-L.jpg

This is just a very small portion of the sharks on this dive... There were about 60-75 overall on the reef, and another 5-10 larger oceanic white-tips cruising off the reef waiting to pick of any injured or strays from the group.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0922/1025738179_qYAov-L.jpg

He just sat there and stared at me as I took his pic. As soon as I got a shot I finally liked, he just took off. Guess he wanted his photo taken.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0729/1025736959_B9Jck-L.jpg

I'd kill for these clowns in my aquarium. Orange-finned blue-stripe clowns, only native to Osprey Reef.

http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0909/1025737709_GPWht-L.jpg

My friend's cat (an F1 Savannah).
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/Animals-7/437913472_AXyue-L-1.jpg

Another shot of the same cat.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/Animals-9/437914033_TujJu-L-1.jpg

[txg8gxp]

Great pics. Now I'm jealous, I wanna see more pics of the savannah

[CoryDude]

Awesome pics. I love the wide angle shot with all the sharks.

[Regric25]

maaaaaaan oh man! Those are some nice photographs!

[fjr_wertheimber]

Okay, by request, a few more pics of the Savannah:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/Animals-4/437912740_YfVLb-L-1.jpg
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/Animals-5/437912980_c9CLh-L-1.jpg
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/Animals-6/437913217_axdWt-L-1.jpg

[fjr_wertheimber]

Some more pics:

More of the school from Steve's Bommie:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1104/1025735522_LiDiX-L.jpg
About a 7-8 foot reef shark.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0954/1025735741_HRpfo-L.jpg
To give you an idea of scale, the head on this eel was about the size of a basketball. Insanely huge.
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0911/1025738042_2zbgY-L.jpg
Shark Feed!:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0934/1025739445_jNtBu-L.jpg
If this were an aquarium, people would be having heart attacks and conniption fits about how overstocked it is:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1115/1025722398_b8RNR-L.jpg
Ever seen Moorish Idols playing "Follow the Leader" before?:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG0974/1025734919_jqmHB-L.jpg
Can you say "Six Foot Clam"?:
http://pathfinderpics.smugmug.com/Underwater/Scuba-Diving/IMG1071/1025722093_ttSuW-L.jpg

[Europhyllia]

It's just a pig but I like it...
http://www.dominopads.com/ss8.jpg

[CoryDude]

I like that one Karin! Must of been hot and he was trying to cool off.

[txg8gxp]

nice pics. The savannah is too cool

[Pennies2Cents]

It's just a pig but I like it...
http://www.dominopads.com/ss8.jpg

Too cute! Life doesnt get any easier than this! lol....Is this on your farm? The baby pic I posted earlier in the thread is from my parents ranch.. :) they are too cute when they are itty bitty...

[Europhyllia]

Thanks. I actually took that pic yesterday at the San Antonio Stock Show - not quite nature lol...

[saabtech]

sure it is.. i like it!!

[txg8gxp]

My first shot in awhile
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/flower003.jpg?t=1298173826

[cowboy572]

Some pics I took at Garden of the Gods in Colorado

[CoryDude]

I love the shadows and highlights of the 1st pic.

[Europhyllia]

I killed this poor mouse in pursuit of a nature pic :(
http://www.dominopads.com/barnmouse.jpg

[Ross]

Just some random ones

My dog
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/Rossthehoss/_MG_3555.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/Rossthehoss/_MG_3541.jpg

[wolff809]

here are some of my new puppy

http:/http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz188/wolff809/IMG_1007.jpg

http:/http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz188/wolff809/IMG_1002.jpg

http:/http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz188/wolff809/IMG_0999.jpg

[Milly]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4572223192_91f474812e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4161717739_c0d3d332a3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3683262414_d3c1ce41c1_b.jpg
^ I regret that dang timestamp!! Grr

[Europhyllia]

Oh Randy he is so cute!

[fjr_wertheimber]

11062
Here you go, no more time stamp. :)

[Milly]

11062
Here you go, no more time stamp. :)


Lookin' good!! Thanks :D

[swjim]

It's been a while since I've visited this thread but I'm sure glad I did. Some great shots have been added. I especially liked the great barrier reef, garden of the gods and cat in the Christmas tree shots. :)

[Ms_Big_Pun]

Just some random ones

My dog
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/Rossthehoss/_MG_3555.jpg


Ross, I love your dog. I'm a Brittany fan. Such wonderful dogs:)

[Ms_Big_Pun]

Frank:) the love of my life;) (and I guess Chris too)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5255545175_8b0128daf3_z.jpg

Alliee the Sun Conure:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3965220636_c6afc4370e_z.jpg?zz=1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3696060499_bd5520164b_z.jpg?zz=1

[ErikH]

AJ- Take me with you man!

350GT, I was referring to the size of the windmill. :D

[Henry]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l630/henrymoncada/landscape/705Backyard11-200910.jpg?t=1302497401

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l630/henrymoncada/landscape/IMG_8486.jpg?t=1302497401

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l630/henrymoncada/landscape/IMG_8542-1.jpg?t=1302497401

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l630/henrymoncada/landscape/IMG_8547-1-1.jpg?t=1302497401

[Henry]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l630/henrymoncada/IMAG0328.jpg?t=1302498881

Cool looking fish!

[swjim]

A few from the SA zoo last saturday...

1.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1247915640_nTEeH-XL.jpg

2.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1247919398_EzEJy-XL.jpg

3.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1247930121_TtvXj-XL.jpg

4.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1247944045_XzUbN-XL.jpg

[Milly]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5617784105_ef47c6a993_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5618369266_d9056d65ca_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5617783997_f457f99333_b.jpg

[swjim]

I saw this guy eating his dinner on our deck last night. He was busy enough that he didn't mind me taking some shots. Taken with a 5D Mk II, Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro with 52mm Opteka extension tubes.



1.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1262403782_TznJNR5-XL-1.jpg






2.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1262404491_nc3v5Gr-XL-1.jpg






3.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1262405444_6rfbKjv-XL-1.jpg






4.
http://www.jimpr4.com/photos/1262406556_fqTrkCx-XL-1.jpg

[Texreefer]

Ok,, these are some turtles from the grand caymens
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/IMG_0710.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/IMG_0704.jpg
and you cant leave out the Iguana
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/IMG_0699.jpg
and a Red tailed Hawk on its nest
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/034.jpg

[Regric25]

Wow these are some amazing shots everyone!! I decided to post a cool pic I took last night outside my house. The And a pic .

First pic of a lizzard sleeping at about 2 am out in the open right on top of gardenia bush which almost died due to the freeze we had this past winter taken hand held with my nikon d60 with the wide angle kit lens in RAW.

The second pic of my back deck when it snowed was taken at abot 530 in the morning while it was still dark out. I took it on tri-pod from inside my house with a slow shutter.

The third one is just a fun one I did one day while I was eating my lunch lol

The last one is Connor when he was a baby

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/jpg.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/DSC_6206.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/Personal Favorites Block/DSC_2066.gif

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n269/REGRIC252006/Personal Favorites Block/DSC_6342.jpg

[Europhyllia]

I had no idea the turtles had such beautiful red patterns!!! I always thought they were just green or something

[Europhyllia]

11819

I hate scorpions in my house

[CoryDude]

My wife just ran out of the room screaming when I showed her your scorpion pic!!!

[FireWater]

Nasty little creatures. I still shake out my boots every morning before I put them on after getting hit by one years ago. Thanks Karin, now I am going to wake up every hour thinking about that. :bigsmile:

[cbianco]

I find those little buggers in my classroom 3-4 times a year. The kiddoes absolutely are fasinated with them. I never kill them... collect the scorpion, put on display for the kids to see and release into the wild. The kiddoes would never let me hear the end of it if I "stomped" them.

Christopher :)

[txav8r]

Ouch! my leg still tingles. one got me this past weekend.

[Europhyllia]

usually end of May to July seems to be their season. Looking forward to August!

[CoryDude]

Rule of thumb, the smaller they are, the worse they sting.

[Pennies2Cents]

Rule of thumb, the smaller they are, the worse they sting.

Ran across one with babies on her back, the other day. Gave me the creepy crawlies.... Yuck! My boys stomped on it.. lol.. They said it was cool to look at... :hypnotyized:

[Europhyllia]

Ouch! my leg still tingles. one got me this past weekend.

next time pick a better place to get stung. This guy got a lot of freebies out of it:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/06/30/oregon-man-stung-by-scorpion-during-alaska-airlines-flight/