10 seconds to spot the parrot... Go !
The problem with nature photography is that the subjects are presenting their colors in the most spectacular ways right up until the moment that a camera is pointed at them. Then they get shy, or just have an attitude. It would also help if our camera was a bit better on the zoom, without losing quality. I guess most if this is one of those 'ya had ta see it' moments. Around the lake we have seen (and tried to photograph) many colorful birds. School-bus yellow finch-like fliers, iridescent blue 'acid-turkeys,' glowing green sparrows-- there ARE many here to see. It's just hard to get them to commit to the photoshoot.
Take it quick, take it quick! Yes!
Of course, the credit for these wildlife photos goes to Vivian. She has the patience to get the job done. I'm good with temples that won't move out of the shot. We still have yet to get a spotting guide for all this wildlife we're seeing, but our walks are nice without making them projects. Here's some color though---
Today is Holi, the festival of colors. Young men will gather and color each other in powders and waters in a animated display of bravado. Others will get swept up in the frenzy, adding to the panorama of pastels. Sorry for the colorful crack in these photos. Like Olympia, some local youth insist on a 'no-belt, man' policy. These hues are about as vivid as the birds we've seen. The colors were seen yesterday, much like our Third of July warm-ups, only with less bottle-rocket fights.
Here's an unrelated photo for Russ the Librarian who requested our theme today.
Bengalese on the move in the Srikanteshwara Temple's inner sanctum; Nanjangud, India.
More about temples, gardens, waking up sick, and spotting house gecko's later.
aeryk
1 comment:
"Acid-turkeys"?! Man, do whatever you gotta, but: I really wanna see those.
These shots are nice. Do the birds vary by season?
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