01-15-2013, 09:51 PM
It's been COLD here - for Sacramento. Lows well below freezing and highs in the high 40s low 50s. At least there has been some sun...
I'm so disappointed in this... I know this area inside and out and a fantastic new photo op area doesn't come around often, but I saw a great egret and a snowy egret hanging out at this large puddle (small pond) that only rarely stays for more than a few days. The light was perfect, the reflections were beautiful and I wanted a good long time taking pics. I shot a few off right away before trying a quiet approach and some serious picture taking... Didn't happen. I made a noise on my fist step and scared them both away. ARGH!! This is the best one that I got, but it's NOTHING compared to what could have been...
This little snowy egret is safe in the middle of the river - the SX50 does well here...
Turning 45ยบ, I see this shot. Wood Ducks are about the prettiest you'll find in North America and they are very shy. I've only seen a pair here or there - usually in the spring, but yesterday, I found their secret hiding place. Don't let the color fool you - it's COLD...
Behind me as I take these shots I see this peculiar, opaque hard substance on the river bank. It's REALLY hard and cold. I better call Scientific American - I think I've made a major discovery. Seriously... I don't think I've EVER seen ice outside in Sacramento on a sunny day at 4:30PM. Burr...
I'm so disappointed in this... I know this area inside and out and a fantastic new photo op area doesn't come around often, but I saw a great egret and a snowy egret hanging out at this large puddle (small pond) that only rarely stays for more than a few days. The light was perfect, the reflections were beautiful and I wanted a good long time taking pics. I shot a few off right away before trying a quiet approach and some serious picture taking... Didn't happen. I made a noise on my fist step and scared them both away. ARGH!! This is the best one that I got, but it's NOTHING compared to what could have been...
This little snowy egret is safe in the middle of the river - the SX50 does well here...
Turning 45ยบ, I see this shot. Wood Ducks are about the prettiest you'll find in North America and they are very shy. I've only seen a pair here or there - usually in the spring, but yesterday, I found their secret hiding place. Don't let the color fool you - it's COLD...
Behind me as I take these shots I see this peculiar, opaque hard substance on the river bank. It's REALLY hard and cold. I better call Scientific American - I think I've made a major discovery. Seriously... I don't think I've EVER seen ice outside in Sacramento on a sunny day at 4:30PM. Burr...