While in Galveston for Mardi Gras, I took a morning out to look for Sandhill Cranes. I drove out West of town to my usual spots and got this pic of one.
I also got a Nice pic of this Yellow Crowned Hight Heron.
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Cameron Park Zoo
I had a little spare time on Friday. So, I ran over to the zoo. I knew I did not have enough time to do the entire zoo, so I went to the Asia and Africa areas. The female orangutan gave birth not too long ago, and she and her baby were out.
In the Africa exhibit, the flamingoes were all next to the water, and that made a nice reflection shot.
Finally, right next tot he Flamingoes, there was a flock of Black Vultures in a tree.
Shooting in the yard
It’s been kind of gloomy the last couple days. I have found a couple things to shoot around the house. This grasshopper was on one of the hibiscus.
This morning when I took the trash out, I saw a couple Wild Petunias next to the trash cans.
Tamron 180 mm Macro Lens
For a very long time, I have been wanting a longer focal length true macro lens. I finally ordered a Tamron 180mm 1:1 macro. I was somewhat concerned because a friend said he had a similar lens and rarely used it because the long focal length meant too much movement to handhold it. I did some shots holding it by hand, and it worked fine.
Although not super close, this one is certainly sharp for a hand held photo. I noticed a ladybug on what was left of my dill plant and took some shots of it. When looking at them, I could see the reason it was there – aphids.
Carleen Bright Arboretum
I got a new Macro lens, and wanted to test it. So, I went over to the arboretum for a couple flower and insect shots.
Serendipity
I frequently see Road Runners running along the street, and I have always wanted to get a good picture of one. This afternoon, I went through the Carleen Bright Arboretum because I wanted to see if it was decorated for Christmas. As I drove through the parking lot, a road runner ran in front of me. Normally, it would keep running into the woods, but this one stopped. I looked at it, knowing that as soon as I could get my camera, it would run away. I reached for my camera and it was still there. I lowered the passenger window, knowing that would frighten it off. It stayed in place. So, I took a couple pictures of it.
