February Photo Challenge - Entries (Post them here) - Page 2

Dennis · #21 23-02-2010, 10:26 AM

Dolphins having fun at SeaWorld, Gold Coast, 22nd Feb 2010.

Cheers

Dennis

AdrianF (Adrian) · #22 24-02-2010, 07:49 PM

Not sure what bug this is but... Its about 25-30 mm long and very fast skittering about. I took about 15 photos trying to capture it and this is one of two I managed to get. I have only seen this bug here about 5-6 times and only twice with a camera in hand.

Adrian

hotspur (Chris) · #23 26-02-2010, 08:50 PM

These delightfull little birds build their nests behind my observatory.

where the ground has been dug out,i have been wanting to put retaining

wall of granite boulders behind it,but can't quite bring myself to do it,as

it would mean removing the nesting site,and photographic opportunities.

Heres' hoping they can pay the rent with this entry!

TrevorW · #24 26-02-2010, 10:07 PM

The beauty of flight

Esseth (Alan) · #25 26-02-2010, 11:03 PM

It's still good, its still good...

troypiggo (Troy) · #26 28-02-2010, 08:43 AM

I've had my 40D in getting calibrated, so haven't had a chance to take a new shot this month. Hoping this recent shot from December is acceptable.

I know, I know. Bit predictable if you know my favourite subjects.

So this is 2 flies, that can fly, with flies unzipped, making new flies. Sigh... I tried.

Sharnbrook (Mike) · #27 28-02-2010, 02:02 PM

Here is my effort for the month. I took this last week, when I saw the mantid (about 8mm long) moving around the rim of a purple gift bag, hence the colouring.

I have been unable to find out what species it is, hence the delay in posting. I emailed the Qld Museum, who normally reply in 2 or 3 days, but so far nothing.........

Canon 40D with 100mm macro, + 20 & 36mm tubes, and flash.

michaellxv (Michael) · #28 28-02-2010, 02:26 PM

What do you do when a helicopter hovers above you?
You take a photo of course.

Steve_E · #29 01-03-2010, 12:22 AM

Great shots everyone. Sorry for my late entry, due in part to my indecision on which from my collection to enter.

I chose this image because it contains a beautiful juvenile Bald Eagle but also because it was taken on the last day this bird was bound to its birthplace. On this evening the bird began to perform flight tests by jumping in attempt to gain lift from the breeze. Eventually it was able to get off a few wing beats in the air. On the next morning the bird was in a tree about 90 meters away sitting near its mother. The remaining young Eagle in the nest took its maiden flight the very next day.

Steve.