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The Night Life

To my surprise I found a family of skunks living in my neighbourhood. Initially< I thought it was just one skunk but that was until then I saw a family of five -- four juveniles and mom. I saw one of the juveniles across the road from my home, grabbed my camera and snapped this shot of this little one digging for grubs, perfectly placed in front of my neighbour's motion sensor lawn light. It was totally focused on digging and didn't pay any mind to me sitting across the road. After a few snaps, I walked away and we both continued on without incident. The neighbourhood is used to our latest residents. Space is respected and neither human nor skunk is startled easily by the other (thankfully).

The Symmetric Ascent at Petrie Island

This great blue heron lifted off from the marshy waters of Petrie Island in Ottawa creating a mirrored silhouette against the water's surface. Captured just before sunset, the warm lighting accentuated the texture of its feathers as it navigated the lush wetland habitat. It was so beautful!!

Ceolin Falls

An early morning visit to Ceolin Falls near Mississagi Provincial Park in Elliot Lake.

Snapper

A portrait of this large snapping turtle resting by the waters edge.

Pollination Station

A honeybee clings upside down to the tiny blooms of wild thyme collecting pollin.

Marsh fly

A close-up view of a marsh fly perched on green foliage with morning dew.

Mushroom patch

This is a focus stack of a patch of tiny mushrooms. I used my cell phone to light the mushrooms from the side to give the image some dimension.

Wingspan

A bald eagle in flight showing off its impressive wingspan.

The fishing King

A kingshisher mid flight after it had a successful dive for a fish.

Step by step

A porcupine ambles across the road in the early morning light.

Uninvited Guest

A Monarch butterfly rests on orange milkweed flowers while a tiny wasp lands directly on its wing, appearing to strike or sting. Wasps will sting and consume butterflies. This monarch flew away shortly after this encounter.

Early bird Breakfast

A robin stands proudly after catching a grub for an early morning meal.

White Tailed Doe

A doe makes eye contact as it walks out of the tall grass to cross the path.

Osprey Eyes

An Osprey stares down the camera while perched on a pole across from its nest.

Heron Fishing

A Blue Heron going in to catch a fish.

Mushroom Trio

A focus staked image of 3 mushrooms.

Blue Landing

A Blue Heron making a landing in the pond.

Evening Cardinal

A cardinal in the warm evening light perched on a cherry tree.

Morning Dewdrops

A closeup image of morning dewdrops on this birds-foot trefoil, a flowering plant in the pea family.

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The Night Life

To my surprise I found a family of skunks living in my neighbourhood. Initially< I thought it was just one skunk but that was until then I saw a family of five -- four juveniles and mom. I saw one of the juveniles across the road from my home, grabbed my camera and snapped this shot of this little one digging for grubs, perfectly placed in front of my neighbour's motion sensor lawn light. It was totally focused on digging and didn't pay any mind to me sitting across the road. After a few snaps, I walked away and we both continued on without incident. The neighbourhood is used to our latest residents. Space is respected and neither human nor skunk is startled easily by the other (thankfully).

The Symmetric Ascent at Petrie Island

This great blue heron lifted off from the marshy waters of Petrie Island in Ottawa creating a mirrored silhouette against the water's surface. Captured just before sunset, the warm lighting accentuated the texture of its feathers as it navigated the lush wetland habitat. It was so beautful!!

Ceolin Falls

An early morning visit to Ceolin Falls near Mississagi Provincial Park in Elliot Lake.

Snapper

A portrait of this large snapping turtle resting by the waters edge.

Pollination Station

A honeybee clings upside down to the tiny blooms of wild thyme collecting pollin.

Marsh fly

A close-up view of a marsh fly perched on green foliage with morning dew.

Mushroom patch

This is a focus stack of a patch of tiny mushrooms. I used my cell phone to light the mushrooms from the side to give the image some dimension.

Wingspan

A bald eagle in flight showing off its impressive wingspan.

The fishing King

A kingshisher mid flight after it had a successful dive for a fish.

Step by step

A porcupine ambles across the road in the early morning light.

Uninvited Guest

A Monarch butterfly rests on orange milkweed flowers while a tiny wasp lands directly on its wing, appearing to strike or sting. Wasps will sting and consume butterflies. This monarch flew away shortly after this encounter.

Early bird Breakfast

A robin stands proudly after catching a grub for an early morning meal.

White Tailed Doe

A doe makes eye contact as it walks out of the tall grass to cross the path.

Osprey Eyes

An Osprey stares down the camera while perched on a pole across from its nest.

Heron Fishing

A Blue Heron going in to catch a fish.

Mushroom Trio

A focus staked image of 3 mushrooms.

Blue Landing

A Blue Heron making a landing in the pond.

Evening Cardinal

A cardinal in the warm evening light perched on a cherry tree.

Morning Dewdrops

A closeup image of morning dewdrops on this birds-foot trefoil, a flowering plant in the pea family.