Seasons Greetings!

Jody MelansonJody Melanson Registered Users Posts: 416 Major grins
edited December 17, 2007 in Wildlife
I hope everyone has a great holiday season this year and a very prosperous and fabulous photo filled, New Year!

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More shots of the Long Eared Owl.

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As you can see this Owl was quite relaxed and let us get quite close to him. :)

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Look at the eyelashes! :)

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This was Lake Ontario early one morning. I couldn't believe how flat the water was!

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Here is a teaser from an upcoming post or two......I was fortunate enough to have been told about this friendly, species confused Hooded Merganser. He thinks he is a Mallard Duck. He displays and tries to put the moves on the Mallard ladies. :D He hangs out with the Mallards and will come quite close to you. I was ecstatic to say the least! Here he is displaying for the ladies. Thanks Mr. Harv! :)

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Not to be shown up, this Mallard Drake puts on a show for the ladies as well. :D

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This is a friendly Redtail Hawk that I was lucky enough to stumble upon last year. I just reprocessed this shot.

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What are you looking at? :D

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Bufflehead.

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Mallard Hen in really crappy light.

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Dew drops on a blade of grass.

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Oh and on a very happy note, I am finally pain free! Yipee! :D
There is a fine line between a hobby and mental illness!

Comments

  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2007
    I am always stunned with your work! And this set is no exception! My faves are 1, 8, 10, 12, 15...if I had to choose! clap.gif
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

    Elaine Heasley Photography
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2007
    Excellent collection Jody, this owl doesn't look very festive rolleyes1.gifHappy holidays to you too!!clap.gif
    Marina
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2007
  • 3n-out3n-out Registered Users Posts: 155 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2007
    Please pat yourself on the back for me! Yes sir, there are some exceptional photos in this series.
    If you don't have creative enthusiasum all you have is a camera in your hands!

    My Webpage - http://www.3n-out.com
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2007
    stunning series Jody..the mallard's color blows me away.

    happy holidays
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2007
    Happy holidays to you too jody! These photos are just stunning. Thanks for sharing! That duck flapping is my favourite! The first owl shot looks like a cicada from below rolleyes1.gif
  • FroggyFroggy Registered Users Posts: 610 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2007
    Merry Christmas Jody, to you and yours a wonderful Holiday season.

    Love your work man, all stunning as usual

    Steve
    Looking for the weekend, see my images at the location below, please leave a comment if you like what you see, I would love to hear from you.:):

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  • RaphyRaphy Registered Users Posts: 431 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2007
    Holy crap those are amazing :jawdrop
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2007
    Wow, as always Jody, these are beyond fabulous!!!! Numbers 1, 5, 10 & 11 are my favs, but they are all exceptional. Happy holidays to you, too! thumb.gif
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