Aug 15, 2015 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Aviation, Daily Image 2015, F/A-18 Hornet, Military Aircraft, Nikon 1 V3, The Blue Angels
The Blue Angels in their F/A 18 Hornet aircraft gave us a splendid performance at the Chicago Air & Water Show today. No matter how many times you see them, each time is an amazing experience. As a note; our thoughts are with the two paratroopers injured today at the show hoping for their quick recovery.
Aug 14, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Aviation, Daily Image 2015, Nikon 1 V3, Sailplane
Another Sailplane Sailplanes fly so quietly. All you hear is the wind noise; more like flying with the birds.
Aug 13, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Birds, Daily Image 2015, Great Blue Heron, Nikon 1 V3, Wildlife
This Great Blue Heron has been coming back to the same pond for many years. A couple of years ago the humans who oversee the maintenance of the pond decided to “improve it” by cutting all the weeds around it, lining the shore with gravel, and updating the drainage. Almost immediately, the herons decided the pond was not such a good place to hang out; too many humans and not enough cover. Finally, now that it’s August and the weeds are much taller around the pond, the herons are beginning to come back. This old guy seemed to know me and knew I was not a threat. He let me walk all the way down the trail within 30 yards of his position and he did not move; not even a hint of movement suggesting I was getting too close. Most herons would have flown. It was one of those times when you feel one with the universe; thanks to a Great Blue Heron.
Aug 12, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Butterflies, Daily Image 2015, Insects, Nikon 1 V3
Monarch Butterfly Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; their caterpillars only eat milkweed plants and monarch butterflies need milkweed to lay their eggs. With shifting land management practices, we have lost much of the milkweed from our landscape. Plant milkweed to support monarch populations, and their incredible migration! monarchjointventure.org will show you how!
Aug 11, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2015, Flowers, Nikon 1 V3, Walkabout
Flowers or Weeds? I’m not sure if these are flowers or weeds. Can’t find them on the net. If you know, please let me know. There are many along my walkabout paths.
Aug 10, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Aviation, Daily Image 2015, GA Aircraft, Nikon 1 V3, Sailplane
Look mom; no engine! Sailplanes are just, very cool. Soaring through the air with no sound except the wind hitting the airframe. Soaring like an eagle with not a care in the world except one: catching your next thermal to go back up.
Aug 9, 2015 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2015, Landscape, Nikon 1 V3
Houghton Lake Backwater The wetlands around Houghton Lake is teaming with wildlife including Bald Eagles, Osprey, and Great Blue Hurons.
Aug 8, 2015 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2015, Nikon 1 V3
Did you know in Polo, the ball is hit with the side of the mallet not the ends!