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Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2008 at 11:29 PM
We had a short break in the rain, so I finally had chance to get out for some "winter" photography this weekend. Keep in mind, the Houston definition of "freezing" is anything under 50 deg. F. :biggrin:

From a morning stroll at Brazos Bend State Park:
All were made using 1DsM2, 500mm + 1.4TC, ISO 800

This is my first otter encounter & felt fortunate that he took a look at the camera long enough for two exposures.

Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Blue-Winged Teal, Drake (~ 100% crop)
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Ghost Trees - does this reflection work as an abstract for you ?
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Red-Eared Slider - Peek-a-boo
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 4, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Red-Eared Slider - Duckweed Camo
Posted by Ken Wyatt on February 4, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Bill, your wildlife pix are really nice! The abstract could probably use a point of interest? Excellent work on the WL pix!

Ken
Posted by Les Barstow on February 5, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Love the two Slider pics, the second one more than the first. I'm mixed on the Ghost Trees shot - there's something there or missing that's keeping me up in the air about it.
Posted by Roger Rouch on February 5, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Love the teal shot. The water reflections are great and teal are such a dainty little creature, well portrayed.
Posted by Paul Martin on February 5, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Cool Otter shot! I'm sure those things are hard to get any shots of and you managed a really nice one. I like the first slider shot as well, its a neat perspective. As far as the Ghost Trees, I was looking at it an maybe its just a little to symmetrical and not abstract enough?
Posted by Grant Collier on February 5, 2008 at 2:50 PM
I, for one, like the ghost trees shot. It has nice colors and patterns. The first two wildlife shots are sweet too.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 5, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Well, at least one of you like the ghost trees ! :biggrin:
I appreciate all the feedback.

I'm looking forward to getting back to Colorado full time, but I certainly will miss the wildlife opportunities along the Gulf Coast.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 8, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Nice shots! Really like the otter shot and the teal image makes a great reflection.