Same here... it must be that time of year. I was filling it so fast I ran out of the nectar and when I went to get more they were out! Had to go to a 2nd store. Really lovely shot.
We just make our own nectar, it's simply sugar and water. Boil 4 cups water, turn the heat off, dissolve one cup of white sugar in the water by stirring it and let cool to room temperature. Store extra in the fridge, and try not to let any sit more than half a week in the feeder or it will start to ferment. That's all there is to it.
Jay
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Perfect Way to End the Day
Enjoying a Sunset Walk on the Beach
This last shot is "fresh" from a wonderful vacation in Florida with our grandson.
Many thanks Dave, much appreciated. When you work out why let me know because I'm not sure either! By coincidence I took that shot two weeks before this competition for another competition with some photographer friends themed “Urban” – I am still waiting for the judging on that one. I also had much fun with a photographer friend at this location with my very first attempt at some creative use of Photoshop if interested – not great quality as a simple “grab” shot and quite poor Photoshop skills … but just a little editing fun …
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Well done everyone. Some really great images here. Now it's my turn to do some work! I'll publish the results within the next 24 hours.
David
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We just make our own nectar, it's simply sugar and water. Boil 4 cups water, turn the heat off, dissolve one cup of white sugar in the water by stirring it and let cool to room temperature. Store extra in the fridge, and try not to let any sit more than half a week in the feeder or it will start to ferment. That's all there is to it.
Perfect Way to End the Day
Enjoying a Sunset Walk on the Beach
This last shot is "fresh" from a wonderful vacation in Florida with our grandson.
Great theme for a mini!
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Many thanks Dave, much appreciated. When you work out why let me know because I'm not sure either! By coincidence I took that shot two weeks before this competition for another competition with some photographer friends themed “Urban” – I am still waiting for the judging on that one. I also had much fun with a photographer friend at this location with my very first attempt at some creative use of Photoshop if interested – not great quality as a simple “grab” shot and quite poor Photoshop skills … but just a little editing fun …
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http://alanandkate.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/People/21267176_Bt2Xz7#!i=2014553130&k=cG9SVSB&lb=1&s=A
Alan.
PS – Like most I suspect … I find the variety, quality and content of these competitions really inspiring. There are great images in here
Ghinson's "Serengeti" - one sweet shot!
StueveShots - Skipping Stones - love the way it conveys playfulness
Kentwaller's "On the Beach" - something about this one really appeals to me
Senorjax's "Hummers" - lovely, soft background for this silhouette
Really enjoyed looking through all of these!
Gretchen
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David
The virtue of the camera is not the power it has to transform the photographer into an artist, but the impulse it gives him to keep on looking. - Brook Atkinson- 1951
Enquiring minds need to know!
Don
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It sure looks like that, but actually it is a crane used to repair a dock. The shot was taken in Southern Turkey. Thanks for looking Don.
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Ditto! I keep going back to look at that one!
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