Not for the squeamish.

White tailed kites nest building, transferring prey and feeding in Orange County.

Point Fermin Falcons

Point Fermin in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles is one of the premier sites in the country for viewing peregrine falcons. Unfortunately, I don't think it's very safe. The falcons nest and raise their young near the top of a three hundred foot cliff. Many of the bird watchers and photographers ignore the posted signs and climb over the wall meant to keep people away from the edge. The cliffs of San Pedro and nearby Palos Verdes are notoriously unstable, and people fall to their deaths every year, (four people died in 2022).

I love shooting there, but I refuse to climb over the wall. I don't always get the best shots as a result, but it's a matter of principle for me. Nonetheless, I did manage to get photos of the male peregrine perching on a limb near the top of the cliff at Golden Hour.

Locals have named this bird "Tuzee." See if you can spot the reason why.

For the tech freaks, I shot this with a crop sensor Canon R10 mirrorless with a Sigma 150-600mm lens. I used this combination for the extra reach of the crop sensor, and also because it's a relatively inexpensive setup. It's not the safest neighborhood, and there have been thefts and robberies there.

Thanks to all who have given me hearts.

This was my second choice to enter in the last contest.

The hardest part of the contests is choosing your entry. This was another pic that I thought about entering. This was the view out my truck window in the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California. I like the "picture in picture" nature of it. By the way, a sharp eye can spot Mount Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48 states, left of center in this shot.

Any word yet about the next photography contest?

Asking for a friend.

(OK, really asking for me).

A Snowy Owl in Orange County, California

You no doubt may have heard about the snowy owl that has appeared in Orange County, Ca. this week. It has been getting national news attention. It's only about thirty minutes from our home. I've posted these in the photography and Lounge forums, but I felt they needed to be posted here too.



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A few more snowy owl pics - ADDING TWO MORE PHOTOS!

I'll be going back one more time in the morning.

There is a snowy owl hanging out in Orange County, Ca.

Here are some of my photos,(cross posted in the Lounge).

"The Enchanted Forest of Light"

"The Enchanted Forest of Light" is a winter show at Descanso Gardens in LaCanada/Flintridge, a suburb of Los Angeles.

More images from our visit to the Arizona Memorial.

Pearl Harbor Day

We visited Pearl Harbor last month.

I also posted this photo in General Discussion.