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Plants & Critters

a swan reflecting

a swan reflecting

24 Feb 2022 3 2 31
A swan seen in the waterfowl park next to Wascana Lake.
What is this thing?

What is this thing?

03 Jul 2016 1 27
Canada Geese inspect a dragon boat moored in Wascana Lake. Dragon boat races are held on the lake each summer.
Pinto eye

Pinto eye

13 Nov 2021 2 35
When this horse came close to the fence to check me out I noticed that its eye was an odd colour. I have subsequently learned that this condition is common in pintos.
an odd eye 2

an odd eye 2

13 Nov 2021 4 1 49
A pinto with an odd-looking eye, which is apparently common among horses with pinto markings. Taken near Regina, Saskatchewan in November 2021.
potential

potential

05 Mar 2022 1 2 33
Amaryllis bulbs were scarce around Christmas time, but we found this one in February. As the days grew longer this one responded to the afternoon sun with several gorgeous blooms, with more on the way. I estimate this one was another day or two away from looking when I took this.
Snoozing snowy

Snoozing snowy

20 Feb 2021 2 2 34
This snowy owl appears to be snoozing, but with the feathers around its eyes, it is difficult to tell. My guess is that it is alert to predators and the possibility of its next meal. Taken in February 2021 near Rouleau, Saskatchewan.
yellow and blue

yellow and blue

20 Aug 2016 2 3 39
Ukraine's national flower, and the colours of yellow and blue.
a busy pollinator

a busy pollinator

14 Jul 2021 2 1 45
This flower has so much pollen that it is difficult to tell between the flower and the been's butt. There's enough pollen left over for the flower petals, as well.
details 2

details 2

05 Mar 2022 4 45
A close up of the amaryllis that was in our kitchen, about a day before it bloomed. Sadly, now, it is no more.
hard at work 2

hard at work 2

05 Jun 2021 3 2 32
A heavily cropped image of a bee at work in a community garden near my home. I also converted it from a horizontal to a vertical because that seemed to work better.
for Ukraine

for Ukraine

20 Aug 2016 1 2 31
A modest gesture of support for the people of Ukraine.
Soaring strong

Soaring strong

06 Jul 2016 3 1 38
A White American Pelican soaring over Buffalo Pound Lake in Saskatchewan.
a burst of lillies

a burst of lillies

22 Jul 2020 3 5 39
What a delight it is to walk through a community garden near my home on a summer even ing and see vibrant growth all around, including a profusion of lilies.
a bright sunflower 2

a bright sunflower 2

22 Jul 2020 5 2 45
A bold and brassy sunflower in a community garden near my home.
sunflower soft focus

sunflower soft focus

22 Jul 2020 1 37
While processing this image I noticed some interesting colours and textures appearing as I zoomed in on the petals. I experimented with some settings I hadn't used before. The result was what I would call a painterly look.
Lily close up

Lily close up

25 Jul 2020 1 38
A lily seen in a nearby Community garden.
red winged blackbird on post

red winged blackbird on post

15 May 2010 3 1 36
Red winged blackbirds often perch on cattails, which swing in the wind, making it difficult to get the bird in sharp focus. Finding one sitting on a post makes it much easier to achieve focus.
a curious one

a curious one

15 May 2010 39
One tern turned to look at the photographer while the other looked off into the distance
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