Sun May 9, 2021, 02:40 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
Warning - Photo heavy - Some of my critter pics.
Hi folks,
I thought I would share some of my critter pics, since I'm ineligible for the contest. I'd like to point out that although many of these photos were shot in far off national parks or wilderness areas, quite a few of them were captured in my own backyard, neighborhood parks or on my morning walks. Just for fun, see if you can guess my favorite image. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks for indulging me. Get out there and shoot! Ross P.S. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! 
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36 replies, 2568 views
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 Warning - Photo heavy - Some of my critter pics. (Original post) |
Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | OP |
| Laffy Kat | May 2021 | #1 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #8 | |
| secondwind | May 2021 | #2 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #10 | |
| sprinkleeninow | May 2021 | #3 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #4 | |
| sprinkleeninow | May 2021 | #5 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #6 | |
| sprinkleeninow | May 2021 | #15 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #21 | |
| sprinkleeninow | May 2021 | #22 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #28 | |
| sprinkleeninow | May 2021 | #16 | |
| NJCher | May 2021 | #7 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #9 | |
| mnhtnbb | May 2021 | #11 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #12 | |
| Soph0571 | May 2021 | #13 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #14 | |
| Solly Mack | May 2021 | #17 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #23 | |
| SheltieLover | May 2021 | #18 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #24 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2021 | #19 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #25 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | May 2021 | #27 | |
| 7wo7rees | May 2021 | #20 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #26 | |
| ShazzieB | May 2021 | #29 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #32 | |
| Dwinal87 | May 2021 | #30 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #31 | |
| George McGovern | May 2021 | #33 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #34 | |
| George McGovern | May 2021 | #35 | |
| Grumpy Old Guy | May 2021 | #36 |
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:12 AM
Laffy Kat (14,670 posts)
1. Breathtaking!
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Thank you so much for posting. Post more!
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Response to Laffy Kat (Reply #1)
Sun May 9, 2021, 04:28 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
8. Thank you! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:16 AM
secondwind (15,395 posts)
2. Wow!!!
Response to secondwind (Reply #2)
Sun May 9, 2021, 04:30 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
10. Thank you! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:21 AM
sprinkleeninow (15,597 posts)
3. They're all spectacular! The one with wood duck (?) and babies..
Response to sprinkleeninow (Reply #3)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:39 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
4. You guessed it!
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #4)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:47 AM
sprinkleeninow (15,597 posts)
5. Yes, a flood of emotions. Thank you. Thank you. Beauty by and in nature.
Response to sprinkleeninow (Reply #5)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:58 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
6. Thank you! ❤
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #6)
Sun May 9, 2021, 05:55 AM
sprinkleeninow (15,597 posts)
15. Guess what. I just purchased a framed and matted print from you!
Response to sprinkleeninow (Reply #15)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:33 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
21. Oh my gosh!
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #21)
Sun May 9, 2021, 03:54 PM
sprinkleeninow (15,597 posts)
22. I'll wait for it to become available!
Response to sprinkleeninow (Reply #22)
Mon May 10, 2021, 01:53 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
28. Mama Duck is available for purchase
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #6)
Sun May 9, 2021, 06:00 AM
sprinkleeninow (15,597 posts)
16. Addendum--Will the wood duck and her kiddos be available sometime? 🤗
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 04:10 AM
NJCher (29,505 posts)
7. I am in awe
Response to NJCher (Reply #7)
Sun May 9, 2021, 04:29 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
9. Thank you very much! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 05:19 AM
mnhtnbb (29,413 posts)
11. Wonderful!
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What a variety.
Thanks for sharing. I like shooting critters, too. I'm having a terrible time trying to decide which photo to enter in the contest this month. 
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Response to mnhtnbb (Reply #11)
Sun May 9, 2021, 05:25 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
12. I would have had a terrible time too.
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 05:38 AM
Soph0571 (9,555 posts)
13. How splendid!
Response to Soph0571 (Reply #13)
Sun May 9, 2021, 05:43 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
14. Thank you dear Sophie. ❤
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 06:37 AM
Solly Mack (86,420 posts)
17. Very nice! Great shots!
Response to Solly Mack (Reply #17)
Sun May 9, 2021, 09:17 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
23. Thank you! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 07:30 AM
SheltieLover (40,393 posts)
18. Wow!
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Gorgeous! Ty for sharing with us!
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Response to SheltieLover (Reply #18)
Sun May 9, 2021, 09:17 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
24. Thank you! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 11:50 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (141,843 posts)
19. Omigod, my dear Grumpy Old Guy!
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Fabulous captures, every single one of them.
The bird in flight, heading to the nest, blew my socks off! I'm so glad you chose DU as the place to share your wonderful photos. We are damned lucky to have you here. Thank you!  |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #19)
Sun May 9, 2021, 09:24 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
25. Thank you! 😊
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #25)
Sun May 9, 2021, 10:03 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (141,843 posts)
27. Best of luck with your plans to duplicate that amazing shot!
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I'm sure your memory card will come loaded to the gills, at least.
I tend to stay close to home, but I'd enjoy going out to shoot locally. I'm not a proficient walker, alas. I'll PM you my phone number and sometime we can chat about the possibilities. Not tonight, though--I have things going on. |
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 9, 2021, 12:51 PM
7wo7rees (4,812 posts)
20. All are just beautiful. Thank you so very much for sharing with us all!!
Response to 7wo7rees (Reply #20)
Sun May 9, 2021, 09:26 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
26. Thank you so much!
Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Wed May 12, 2021, 12:58 AM
ShazzieB (6,322 posts)
29. I have no idea which one is your favorite, but I couldn't pick one favorite to save my life.
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I'm in love with the mama moose and her baby, and the mama pronghorn and her baby, and the mama wood duck and her babies, because I'm a sucker for mamas and babies. But I also love the two woodpeckers. The one on the right looks like it's asking the other one a question, and I keep trying to think of a funny caption.
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Response to ShazzieB (Reply #29)
Sun May 16, 2021, 02:57 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
32. I chose those pics for Mother's Day.
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Response to Dwinal87 (Reply #30)
Sun May 16, 2021, 02:56 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
31. Thank you!
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Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)
Sun May 16, 2021, 08:54 PM
George McGovern (3,512 posts)
33. Happy to indulge you Grumpy Old Guy!
Response to George McGovern (Reply #33)
Mon May 17, 2021, 11:15 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
34. These were shot with a variety of cameras.
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Thank you George McGovern. Some of these shots go back to 2015. I've used a Canon SX40HS bridge camera, Canon EOS T6s, Canon EOS 6D Mark ii, and my latest, a Canon EOS R5 mirrorless. I think I'm finally done buying cameras.
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Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #34)
Mon May 17, 2021, 01:17 PM
George McGovern (3,512 posts)
35. Ha Ha Finally done buying cameras -- Glad to hear it! I may be too.
Response to George McGovern (Reply #35)
Mon May 17, 2021, 01:26 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (1,374 posts)
36. I've heard good things about the Olympus.
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A good friend of mine uses it. They're nice cameras.
I've only taken one photography course, I dropped out, and that was in 1970. However, our first assignment was to take a photograph with a shoe box camera. Some people got amazing photos. It's definitely the photographer, not the camera. |
