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"Testing the Waters" by Patti Deters. A bright red Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) appears to be testing the water prior to his bath. This colorful songbird is always fun to see in the wild, and it was exciting to have photographed him mid-flight with his wings spread wide AND with an almost perfect reflection in the shallow puddle. He did eventually bathe for a bit (and some of those photos are at the links below.) Thank you for viewing this picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, please enjoy more birds, animals, and other wildlife images at patti-deters.pixels.com.
Cardinal Bath Reflection: patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/cardinal-bath-reflection...
This photo features a beautiful butterfly in mid-flight. The butterfly has striking yellow and brown patterned wings, likely belonging to the Malachite Butterfly (Siproeta stelenes) or a similar species. The wings' intricate patterns and earthy tones stand out against the softly blurred, green-toned background.
The soft focus in the background creates a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere, drawing attention to the delicate details of the butterfly. The motion blur on the wings adds a sense of movement, highlighting the butterfly's graceful flight.
The natural light illuminates the wings, bringing out the warm colors and the translucent quality of the wing edges. The overall effect is a harmonious blend of nature's beauty and the fleeting moment of a butterfly in motion.
Caught this hummingbird buzzing in mid-air and stopped the action at 1/1600 sec to show you how fast their wing beat can be. As the light dropped off behind it - it provided for just the right bokeh to show it off.
Happy Smile on Saturday!
This photograph captures a bird in flight against a clear blue sky. The bird, with dark feathers and a red head, is likely a vulture. Its wings are spread wide as it glides smoothly, showcasing its impressive wingspan and the detailed structure of its feathers. The contrast between the dark bird and the bright sky makes the image visually striking, highlighting the beauty and grace of the bird in mid-flight.
Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light ~ Grand Haven, Michigan
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 200, f/9.0, 92mm, 1/640s
Brown-headed Gull ~ Samut Prakan Province, Thailand
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 400, f/6.3, 300mm, 1/1000s
With the Sierra Madre Mountains as a backdrop, a juvenile Magnificent Frigatebird glides over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 400, f/6.3, 300mm, 1/1000s
An immature ruby-throated hummingbird is captured mid-flight as it approaches an orange and red flower, surrounded by lush green foliage. The delicate details of the bird's wings and the vibrant colors of the flower stand out beautifully.
A juvenile ruby-throated hummingbird is captured in mid-flight as it feeds from a purple flower, with blurred greenery in the background. Its wings are outstretched, showcasing the intricate details of its feathers!!
This photo captures a hummingbird in mid-flight as it delicately feeds on the nectar of a vibrant purple flower. The hummingbird's green iridescent feathers contrast beautifully with the soft, blurred background of greens and grays, creating a serene and focused composition. The motion blur of the bird's wings adds a dynamic sense of movement, highlighting the speed and grace of the hummingbird. The sharpness of the flower's stem and petals draws attention to the interaction between the bird and the flower, making this a striking and intimate nature scene.
Capturing an insect in flight is always a matter of luck. You have to do everything freehand, otherwise you can't react quickly enough. The older I get, the more difficult it becomes. I took this photo already about 2 years ago in 2022. But now I was able to edit it using new AI-assisted noise removal tools and therefore obtain a larger magnification with the same image quality.
• framed by a chiaroscuro-like sky
This Brown Booby was drafting alongside our cruise ship as we passed through the Pacific Ocean near the shore of Costa Rica.
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 180, f/8.0, 300mm, 1/800s
