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Category: Photography

Phriday Photo – Pelicans Over Winona [Tilt-Shift]

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon September 9, 2011September 6, 2011

I learned a new technique in Photoshop called “tilt-shift” and decided to test it out after visiting Stacia’s sister in Winona, MN. We headed to the top of Garvin Heights to get a view of the city. This photo is the finished result of some photoshopping. There is also a flock of American White Pelicans

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Phriday Photo – Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon September 2, 2011August 29, 2011

Phriday Photo – Happy Sun Dog

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon August 26, 2011August 23, 2011

Bella Nova Scotia after a hike

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Black Female Form

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon August 22, 2011August 19, 2011

I was out hiking with no equipment (bins or camera) other than my iPhone and discovered a beautiful Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (of course, they are all beautiful). Next to it was a black female “morph”. Too cool!! Photos in Winnebago County in northern Illinois.

Phriday Photo – Gold in the Prairie

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon August 19, 2011August 18, 2011

Photos taken at Deer Run Forest Preserve, Winnebago County, Illinois

The Nature Conservancy Photo Contest

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon August 11, 2011

The Nature Conservancy is holding its 6th Annual Digital Photo Competition!! From TNC: This year, it’s easier than ever to enter using your Facebook log-in info or through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group. Original digital photos that feature the natural wonders of the lands, waters, plants, animals and people around the world are all eligible

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Phriday Photo – Full Moon

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon July 22, 2011July 19, 2011

July 15th, 2011 I digiscoped the moon with our new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and our always reliable Swarovski spotting scope.

Phriday Photo – Riding Teddy

Written by The Birdfreak Teamon July 15, 2011July 12, 2011

I hadn’t rode since Hawaii but it felt great to get on Teddy and ride him around.

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