Photography Forum Challenge - May 2012 - "Animals"

Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 9:18 AM · edited Sat, 23 November 2024 at 3:55 PM

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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cfulton ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 11:21 AM

This should be fun...!

kgb224 ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 11:44 AM

Thank you Carin.

Time to be on the lookout for animals for this challenge.

God Bless.

dochtersions ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 11:58 AM

Oh, this is FUN!

Thank you dear Carin.

Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 1:52 PM

Thanks all! It is a fun subject! Can't wait to see the first images!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 1:57 PM

Oh well - Let me open with an image of my Spaniel, JD, which I actually shot this weekend! Here he is doing what he does best - running and playing! Love him to bits!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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cfulton ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 2:37 PM

Brilliant start, Carin, you have my tail wagging!!

kgb224 ( ) posted Thu, 03 May 2012 at 9:36 PM

Wonderful capture Carin.

God Bless.

praep ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 12:18 AM · edited Fri, 04 May 2012 at 12:20 AM

Hi Carin.

Great start with that cute dog - looks like he comes out of the monitor and jump on me.

A great idea - a challenge where I get some images to fit in :)

The first image I like to post shows an Elephant Hawk Moth sitting on my finger.

Thanks for the great work of the staff-crew here.

dochtersions ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:33 AM

Such a lovely dog and photo, Carin. His hair is swinging all around his body, such funny and happy, my friend.

Praeb this is an amazing 'frontshot', the attitude is great; I love to know it's balacing on your finger (great POV too).

Have a lovely day, all.

Meisiekind ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 3:16 AM

Praep - what a killer image of the moth. A real beauty and the detail is just marvelous! More please!!!! :)

Thanks Clive, Praep, Christo & Jacomina... JD is a joy!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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cfulton ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 9:23 AM

Taken two hours ago on the way to Malmesbury in the Western Cape, South Africa.

This is a Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchellii). He and about 5 friends also wearing striped pajamas live on a chicken farm, no doubt kept as lawn-mowers to manage the vegitation!

Clive

cfulton ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 9:30 AM · edited Fri, 04 May 2012 at 9:30 AM

In the background of the zebra above you can see some Springbok (Afrikaans and Dutch: spring = jump; bok = antelope or goat) (Antidorcas marsupialis). The herd is about 20 strong and the also help the zebras with the gardening.

They were all quite skittish, not minding the traffic of the N7 National Route, but very weary when I stopped the car and walked closer to the fence.

Clive

Meisiekind ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 10:42 AM

Oh wow - well spotted Clive and well done for taking the images for the challenge!

Zebras are such amazing subjects to photograph... They make wonderful portraits... and apparently lawnmovers... Tee hee....

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 11:33 AM

Preap amazing capture.

God Bless.

kgb224 ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 11:34 AM

Superb captures Clive.

God Bless.

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:00 PM

AH! Animals What a fine idea, Carin :) and your little JD is WAY too cute :)))

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:01 PM

Praep, what a wonderful portrait of a moth. The best I have seen. :)

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:04 PM

Clive your Zebra and the antilope are both absolutely wonderful to see. Love them both. :)

dochtersions ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:23 PM

Wonderful captures Clive, I love the pajamas. Great results you have with this shots!

dochtersions ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:27 PM

Hi, Animal-lovers,

My first is quintessentially Dutch, 4 times 2 cows buttocks of 4 cows, BOE!

kgb224 ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:42 PM

He he Jacomina.

wonderful capture.

God Bless.

cfulton ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 1:57 PM

Moo-tiful!!

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:31 PM

LOL ! AWESOME Jacomina :-D

dochtersions ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:38 PM · edited Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:46 PM

Thank you guys for your 'visit' :D

And again a rear side, now a turkey in full regalia.

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:48 PM

These two geese were captured Yesterday In Tivoli, They were quite dirty, as they were wandering around in the flowerbeds. They had a wonderful lake near by. Hope they will be able to jump over the low fence if they want to.

helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 2:51 PM

Well, Jacomina, he is also beautiful from behind LOLOLOL!

Meisiekind ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 3:06 PM

Jacomina - I LOVE the cows and turkey backsides... LOL... Really so cute!

Helle - your ducks are superb!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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helanker ( ) posted Fri, 04 May 2012 at 3:11 PM · edited Fri, 04 May 2012 at 3:12 PM

HAAHHA! You are right, they are not geese, but ducks :))) OOPS ! LOL ! I even know it, because I have a friend in Portland Oregon, who has these as pets :)=

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 2:56 AM

More amazing uploads by Jacomina and Helle.

Another challenge that rocks.

God Bless.

dochtersions ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 4:51 AM

Such beautiful eyes your geese-ducks have, dear Helle.
A really lovely couple, en profile :)

Here I'm waiting till the next week begins.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Mies/Jacomina.

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 4:57 AM

Jacomina a wonderful weekend for you as well and a wonderfull weekend for everyone.

God Bless.

helanker ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 11:03 AM

Isaw this little wagtail on our lawn the other day. Sorry the quality of the shot isnt so clear, but I took it in a distance and through the window, so I wouldnt scare it away.

Wish you all a great weekend :)

dochtersions ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 11:52 AM

This little wagtails is so very beautiful, dear Helle.

I love how the light is coming through the feathers, which are gray on the right side.

I've never seen such a young kind of bird. Wonderful, and very brave it steps here ! :)

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 12:15 PM

Helle,

It is so beautiful.

Superb capture and upload.

God Bless.

helanker ( ) posted Sat, 05 May 2012 at 12:18 PM

Thanks alot friends :-)

auntietk ( ) posted Sun, 06 May 2012 at 12:21 AM · edited Sun, 06 May 2012 at 12:21 AM

Oh, we are in wildlife heaven out here on the Olympic Peninsula! I saw a bald eagle today, and we have seen two herds of Roosevelt Elk. There are several nearby farms that have cows in the pastures. A bird tried to steal my sandwich yesterday. Cheeky little feathered thief! A sandpiper entertained us this morning on the beach, there is a crow perched in the tree next to our campsite, and earlier today I saw a man with a camera taking a picture of a gull on a piling. (The man was not Bill ... just some stranger with a camera.) Did I take any pictures of ANY of these creatures? I did not. I enjoyed every minute of all those sightings, but never once did I raise my camera.

Well, now that I've come to the Forum and found out what the monthly challenge is, hopefully I'll be able to get a picture of an animal! I warn you ... I'm not very good at this ... but I'll try! That's why it's a challenge! :)

I suppose I can always share a picture of Mandy turning her back to the camera ... it's what she does best! LOL!

Wonderful images, everybody! I'm totally impressed! :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." ... Robert Capa

kgb224 ( ) posted Sun, 06 May 2012 at 1:22 AM

Tara enjoy a safe trip and capture heaps of pictures.

God Bless.

helanker ( ) posted Sun, 06 May 2012 at 2:34 AM

Tara, good luck with your camera :-)

Hmmm... maybe i should take som pics of my grandsons HAMSTERS.. lol.. We will go to Copenhagen today and meet the family :)

dochtersions ( ) posted Sun, 06 May 2012 at 3:15 AM · edited Sun, 06 May 2012 at 3:16 AM

Hi Tara, I'm looking forward (not 'on the back'), hoping you will share your wildlife heaven with us.
In the mean time, just enjoy your camping, it sounds wonderful!

So today you have 'hamsters' on your menu list, Helle?
(eeeh, photo-menu, I mean !)
I can see it for my eyes:
you running behind the hamsters with your camera, trying to catch one.
Good luck, my friend :D

Have a wonderful Sunday, all,
sending love, Mies/Jacomina ;-)

praep ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 7:12 AM

Hi there.

Great captures here. I like the Zebra the most I think.

Here are two shots I managed in the local zoo in Leipzig.

Have fun, I will wait for more shots to come.

Those guys are some kind of lizards or agamids. The shot was taken through a window in the Reptilia-house.

helanker ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 8:57 AM

Praep, these lizards are so gorgeous. Never seen such lizards before. Lovely shot :-)

helanker ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 9:01 AM

Yes, Jacomina and here is a tiny hamster only a few weeks old. Unfortunately I had troubles getting good shots of it Because i was too greedy. Wanted to have a really close portrait and forgot my camera takes BIG pictures, so I didnt need to go close..., but this is one of the few decent shots i have left. The rest are deleted. These little creatures are fast. GEES!

kgb224 ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 11:35 AM

Amazing uploads evry one.

God Bless.

helanker ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 1:03 PM

Thank you Christo. I jusr learned you have birthday today. Happy Birthday :D

Adobe_One_Kenobi ( ) posted Mon, 07 May 2012 at 8:29 PM · edited Mon, 07 May 2012 at 8:29 PM

I will have to see what I can rake up for this, thanks for using my giraffe on the banner :}

praep ( ) posted Tue, 08 May 2012 at 3:00 AM

Hi there.

Really great fun to look at the cute hamster.

Here is one more from the zoo - a little Squirrel monkey is looking right to me.

They ran free in the zoo and the staff said "Don't reach over the ropes and don't eat when they are near you! They can bite!!!" - I tried to take some shots and they like it and don't try to bite me. Happy photographer I was :)

kgb224 ( ) posted Tue, 08 May 2012 at 4:42 AM

Preap wonderful upload.

God Bless.

Adobe_One_Kenobi ( ) posted Tue, 08 May 2012 at 9:43 AM

I just snapped this shot of my boy Jazz, he's ten years old now, but still as energetic as the day he was born, he is a cross bred cairn terrier. I cropped in here because I liked the details in the fur.

Adobe_One_Kenobi ( ) posted Tue, 08 May 2012 at 9:45 AM

There are some great snaps in here, I fancy there will be a whole lot more, great challenge.

helanker ( ) posted Tue, 08 May 2012 at 10:47 AM

Praep, it is such a lovely little fellow and a really fine shot. :-)

Ronoir, what a cute little snout your Jazz has. Lovely shot too :)

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