The background of this image is that it was originally taken with a P&S camera in Sienna, Italy about 10 years ago. I had thought it was bland and without interest but I decided to look at it and others with a fresh eye. I applied processing to make it more graphic, bringing out color and texture and cropped out portions that were distracting.
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French Countryside
This is a scene of Angle sur l’Angle in the late spring and the morning
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Panama City
The modern cityscape of Panama City is a contrast to the old part of the city in the foreground
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Barred Owl, Strix varia
For some reason Barred Owl, Strix varia, seem to be very plentiful this season. This bird has been my nemesis, there always seem to be branches obscuring part of him. I love the dark eyes on this species. For Ontario owls, the only other species with dark eyes is the Barn Owl.
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Devils Punchbowl Lower Falls: Ontario Waterfalls
To reach the upper Devils Punchbowl Falls, take Centennial Parkway (Highway20) south off of the QEW Niagara, and follow it up the escarpment to Ridge Rd. on the left. Follow this road a short way around a bend and you will find a parking area on the left. You can also access a trail at the bend which will allow you to access the lower falls
GPS Location: N:43.21130 W:79.75510
Warning: It can be dangerous to view and photograph waterfalls. The footing can be wet and slippery, and an accidental fall can result in serious injury or death. Note also that many sections of waterfalls are on private property. Please respect these rights.
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Caribbean Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber
Often called the American Flamingo, the Caribbean Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber is found in the Caribbean as well as the Galapagos Islands. It was considered a subspecies of the Greater Flamingo of the Old World but was raised to full species.
This image was taken of a captive bird in Pittsburgh’s National Aviary. The background comes out dark by using some fill flash.
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Boreal Owl, Aegolius funereus
Usually when you are lucky enough to see a Boreal Owl, Aegolius funereus, they are sleepy and nestled away with twigs and branches around them. A few days ago I was lucky enough to see on that had come out to hunt about an hour before dark on an overcast day. It was a very exciting experience.
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A view from the Sheraton across the Ohio River into Pittsburgh’s city center.
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Middle Sydenham Falls : Ontario Waterfalls
The portion of the Bruce Trail that runs north from Sydenham St. in Dundas leads to three waterfalls, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Sydenham Falls. From Dundas, take Sydenham St. north, and you will find access to the Bruce Trail just past Crowley Crt. A short way down the trail is a railway overpass and the Lower Sydenham Falls is beneath it. It is not particularily imposing and may be just a trickle. As you follow the trail upwards, you will come to some wooden steps. The Middle Sydenham Falls is off to your right. It can be a bit difficult to get down too but is much nicer. At the top of the stairs, turn right and you will shortly come to the Upper Sydenham Falls which is the largest.
GPS Location: N:43:27291 W:79:95731
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 Upper Sydenham Falls |
 Upper Sydenham Falls |
 Middle Sydenham Falls |
 Middle Sydenham Falls |
 Lower Sydenham Falls |
Warning: It can be dangerous to view and photograph waterfalls. The footing can be wet and slippery, and an accidental fall can result in serious injury or death. Note also that many sections of waterfalls are on private property. Please respect these rights.
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