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Things that fly, but have no feathers or wings
Today I went to the British round of the World Sidecar Cross & European Quad Cross Championships. I took along an EOS R1 and my well used EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens Also had some fun with the panning shots too. Now to remove a fine layer of ...
Zuma Beach - 25 May 2025
Waves were pumping and this bodyboarder was enjoying every minute of it. I normally shoot surfers at a high frame rate (2500+), but dialed it back on these shots to 1/600 and 1/2000 (resp.) to get a smoother look out of the water
Wings of Wisdom - Red-winged Blackbird
Stepped out with my Canon R6 and RF 200-800mm, hoping to find a bird — but ended up finding peace.This Red-winged Blackbird taking off reminded me: life may feel like a cage sometimes, but like birds, we’re meant to fly. Sometimes you don’t captur...
Blue-Chested Hummingbird at Casa Galú Oceanfront Garden
A female Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) perches in the lush oceanfront garden of Casa Galú, Capurganá, Chocó, Colombia. Early morning light filters through palms and heliconia blooms, illuminating her iridescent emerald throat and del...
My new neighbor
We have a new neighbor. The Homeowner's Association doesn't give him too much guff. Steve Thomas
Adult Chickadee songbird
Adult Chickadee R5 Mark II RF200-800-mm f6.3-9 IS USM Handheld Chickadees are small, energetic songbirds found across much of North America, known for their distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee: call.
Adult Dark-eyed Junco
Adult Dark-eyed Junco R5 Mark II RF200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM Handheld The Dark-eyed Junco is the most widespread and variable species, with distinct regional groups such as: The Slate colored Junco, Oregon Junco, White-winged Junco, Pink-sided Ju...
A pair of House Finches, female and male
Female and Male House Finches R5 Mark II RF200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM Handheld The female is the light beige and brown and the male is the colorful, red head and chest.
