Random Photo thread

[Grimly]

A third guy though I was taking pictures of the jet planes "vapor trails" , and asked me if I knew what those really are, and then told me what they really are, not all of them, just the ones that are longer and dont fade away as fast, its the nanny government spraying chemicals (I cant remember all his convoluted discussion).

They walk among us.

[marvinsc]

IMG_6650 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr a small Buffalo herd chilling in the grass this morning at Land Between the Lakes – National Recreation Area

[Redman]

Got a couple of closer up bird shots in last couple days (meaning didnt need a heavy crop).

Cedar Waxwing
IMG_4364a by Dave Redman, on Flickr
Unobstructed view, and shows all the distinctive marking of the CWW. So I thought the photo maybe a candidate for the local county park annual bird photo contest, but is no action in the shot and a CWW was the most recent winner.

Blue Heron, but not too big of one.
IMG_4365a by Dave Redman, on Flickr
I watched him for about 15 minutes up close (like this shot), and he took flight to another place further away, and I watched him another 15 minutes. He struck into the water a couple times, and didnt get anything that I could see. Maybe why is kinda a small one.
Yep, this shot purposely while stepping, so can see the leg/foot. Interesting how it slowly stepped, and slowly put down foot working it around in between the plants.
I watched it all that time, for purpose of trying to get a shot of it taking flight, or in flight, or landing - - - and that is an entire other story, and nothing much to show for it, but some better than previous attempts.

[Baatfam]

Nice bird work, Dave....Birds are hard.

Here's a seven year old random photo....Just after getting a valve job.

[Burque73]

On our trip to Indiana a couple of years ago we stopped in St Louis. Here's the wheel from the ground

20210609_220105 by Roger, on Flickr

......And the view from above.


20210609_215306 by Roger, on Flickr

[Redman]

thanks Bob.

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Here's a seven year old random photo....Just after getting a valve job.
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and good that we haven’t seen related scene like that reoccurring.

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[dorkburger]

Paint can marbles by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[Baatfam]

Paint can marbles by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

Excellent, Glen!

[dorkburger]

Thanks Bob. Last Friday while cleaning up I noticed that glass and ice are very similar photographywise in their ability to capture and reflect light. This pic isn’t remotely what I initially pictured in my mind, but I dig it. I need to find a non LED light source. There’s more fun to be had.

[Grimly]

Paint can marbles by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

Third rock from the Sun, in a cosmic game of Newton's Balls.

[Suzukian]

I didn't know Newton had so many Balls. He must have polished them regularly. Probably had a well made sack to carry them, with separate pockets, or some gooey stuff so they didn't clack when he walked.

[DaveR]

A windy day just before sunset in northern Saskatchewan.

[trent]

While back threw out a donut in same area with squirrel latching on to it and posted pic in the donut day thread.

Yesterday it was some leftover French fries, is it the same squirrel?

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[Sandy]

Great to see so many great shots after a bit of a dry spell. Been on the road last couple of weeks and home in a week or so. Stay tuned.

[DaveR]

No need to rush back here Sandy. Enjoy the golden years with the good wife and the new trailer.