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04-22-2009, 10:53 PM
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Big birds and other things...
Had a vacation day on Monday and went to the Wild Bird Sanctuary. They deal mostly with raptors; taking in injured and rescued eagles, owls, hawks, etc. They'll rehab the ones they can and release them; the ones that can't be released are permanent guests. It's a pretty cool place and operates totally on donations.
This is Patriot, one of the permanent guests. It's hard to take a bad picture of such a majestic bird.  This is Jake, a Great Horned Owl. He was watching a turkey vulture circle above him.  Another view of Jake:  Oliver, an African Eagle Owl. It's the largest species of owl and can take down a roe deer (which are about 2 feet tall). He was also more interested in the turkey vulture.  More...
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04-22-2009, 11:08 PM
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Some random pics...
This is the John Busch mansion in Washington, Missouri, (circa 1890s, Second Empire style of architecture). He was the older brother of Adolphus Busch of Anheuser-Busch fame. It's purported to be haunted...  I'm on a photography forum and there's usually an informal monthly challenge. The winner of the monthly challenge picks the next month's subject. It's fun to do and sometimes a little nerve-wracking, (trying to come up with 20 to 30 photos on a specific subject). Last month's challenge was illustrating photography basics. This was one of my examples of contrast.  This one was for leading lines.  Depth of field. Found a spring peeper! Love to hear these little guys. 
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04-22-2009, 11:17 PM
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This was for Unexpected Angles. I'm just glad Sparky didn't drool on the lens.
 Last one from the monthly challenge. We had to illustrate a quote from Shakespeare. I just bought a new bicycle (the first in over thirty years) but I'd still rather be riding a horse through the Nature Reserve - if only it was allowed. (They don't even allow dogs on leash.)  
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04-23-2009, 01:42 PM
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i always love your photos, that first shot is unbelievable.
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04-23-2009, 01:54 PM
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You don't post near enough!!! You always have such great photos...
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04-24-2009, 12:44 AM
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Gorgeous!! Post some more.
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04-24-2009, 03:45 AM
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I am always excited when i see you have posted photographs becuase i so enjoy your work. Top of the line...ALways!
Where is the bird sanctuary? I would love to see.
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