Moose

 We got to take a little trip this fall up to the mountains. We were just kind of hiking and heard a noise. You know how its hard to see through the trees? well it was really hard until....

I saw this:

But once I saw him.... you could not miss him!!

I was quite glad I had a long lens, and quite glad there was some distance between us!

Linking to:

Through My Lens

Our World Tuesday

Wildlife

 I've not been this close to such a large ram before. He was SO cool to see. 

Hiding

 

This guy was really hidden and the thing that caught our eye first?

His funny white legs!!

Bird Visitors

I had a Visitor! 

he flew by the kitchen window, and divebombed the horse corralls - then decided to sit and watch me!

In Phone editing - and the times of Covid

Our lesson this week was on in phone editing. I thought I knew what you could do in the phone, as I have a love for pushing buttons and experimenting, but I learned a few more things about my phone - so that was great.

We were supposed to use these new skills and create a photo with the *in times of Covid* theme.

First - we live on the edge of nowhere, so what people see in town and in communities - we only see on the news.

Second - our biggest change has been everyone coming back home as colleges moved to online learning.

Third - we love to get outdoors - so most of my photos of *in times of covid* are out door photos...

So here is my submission for this challenge:

Linking to:
Our World Tuesday

Elk in the Rocky Mountains

We took a little visit up to the Mountains to do a little snowshoeing...

it was a great day!

Isn't he pretty?

Or maybe he should be called Handsome!

We had a great day - it was cold, and a little snowy in spots - but it was a great day to get outside and see what we could see!.

Lazy Seal Days

I can Empathize with him right now

Seal in the Harbor

California

Letters in Life

One of the Photo groups I am in - had the challenge to find our name in Letters as we were out and about.  THIS!! Was a challenge... It was hard for me to see the letters, but I got better as I kept practicing  - and this is my name:

Hopefully you will give me leniency on the L  - Ha ha ha!!

Tigers

They are just SO majestic... I could sit and stare for hours.... as long as I was in a safe spot!

Aren't they amazing?


Linking to:
Through My Lens

Wild Animal Sanctuary

In Colorado, there is a place called the Wild Animal Sanctuary - and I LOVE it there.

One of my long distance Camera Lenses broke, and I had to send it in to be fixed, so I used an older lens, that I haven't had much practice on.  I find that going out and really focusing on using that one lens really helps me get the feel of it.... so 500 photos later.... I love it again.

Here are some of my favorite shots of the day at the Sanctuary


Lions:

Check out the look on that guys face!!

He says to the top lion "Seriously , dude, what did you eat????"

Tigers:

These two were just too cute

And then their tongues - oh wow - I would run!

and!!!

Bears:


Look at how intent he is - He made it into the pool, now I think he is playig Bear Ninja Games in his mind and trying to figure out how to get through the tire!

And he says - THAT is MY hat!!! I dare you to take it from me!!

See - Lions and Tigers and Bears - Oh My!




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http://www.whimsandfancies.com/wandering-camera-august/

http://www.piercedwonderings.com/photo-friday-pearl-harbor/

Penguins - at the Denver Zoo

Penguins are some of my favorite animals! They are just so cute, and of course , look like they are wearing tuxes!!

It finally got a little warm around here, so I am thinking I will take the Penguins and go someplace cooler ;-)   Ha ha!!

The Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo is such a great place for photographers. The animals are everywhere ( yay) and they don't scowl at you like your children do!!

Isn't he the cutest???

And speaking of those kids.....

Denver Zoo Animals

Whenever we are in Denver, even if we only have an hour to spare, we love to head to the zoo.

This time - I tried to capture animals through the glass.

Aren't they cute?  Those eyes? They really seem to be checking the Visitors out!!

Denver Zoo Birds

Recently we took a trip to the Zoo.  My Challenge : To shoot the birds through the cages.

I loved this challenge

It made me look at birds in a whole new light

And if you know me - Eagles are one of my favorites!

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Cactus Blooms

On our Spring Break we were lucky to see some Cactus in Bloom:

Wildlife

Getting ready for fall

Windmills

I love being out hiking and coming across something so beautiful. Standing tall - guarding the Prairie:

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Moab UT

We had a chance to go to Moab UT. Everything was just amazing - and the photography opportunities - endless!

Trees

Lately I have been fascinated with trees:

He needs a Name

I already have a Fred and a Wilma that are Bald Eagles - and a Ricky who is a Golden..

This one is new - his size is different than the others: