tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post3599318208151310791..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: A new personal challengeTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-41193400255845200182014-12-17T12:28:35.284-06:002014-12-17T12:28:35.284-06:00Judy, I'd like to visit you at Imperial. How ...Judy, I'd like to visit you at Imperial. How can I reach you?Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-45662315279500881352014-12-16T07:16:11.574-06:002014-12-16T07:16:11.574-06:00Good luck on your personal challenge. I won't...Good luck on your personal challenge. I won't be surprised when you come up with a fantastic photo of the black-tailed gnat catcher. Learn something new. I didn't know there was a bird by that name...Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19314189008064814722014-12-16T06:59:23.535-06:002014-12-16T06:59:23.535-06:00You certainly can find wonderful examples of natur...You certainly can find wonderful examples of nature's wonders to photograph wherever you land. I'm amazed at you catching those hard to get pictures all the time. I wouldn't have time to even get my camera out let alone take a shot. You have extraordinary powers using a camera, I wouldn't be surprised if there is an "S" on your shirt. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-18792104818861451412014-12-15T20:29:19.309-06:002014-12-15T20:29:19.309-06:00Are you using a digital camera for the gnatcatcher...Are you using a digital camera for the gnatcatcher photos? I read recently that we can refocus digital photos if we need to.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85515578016215717912014-12-15T18:22:34.762-06:002014-12-15T18:22:34.762-06:00If anyone can get the perfect shot, it would be yo...If anyone can get the perfect shot, it would be you.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19872437578422690022014-12-15T12:21:00.099-06:002014-12-15T12:21:00.099-06:00Your salad sounds really good. I might try someth...Your salad sounds really good. I might try something like that. It looks like the little gnatcatcher has a small black eyebrow. Cute! How are things in the new site? Obviously the site itself and the view are great - is the reduction in elec is working out? Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-40996632620545842332014-12-15T11:20:39.075-06:002014-12-15T11:20:39.075-06:00And I've been forgetting to read your blog. N...And I've been forgetting to read your blog. Now can have a an orgy reading several more. Being one-armed must be adding the blobd, senile memory. (Or the diminishment thereof) But while reading this blog, I was struck again on how all our days have something special in them even on those days when we don't go looking for adventure. Marilyn Kircushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014565704792020948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-91843693477340400422014-12-15T10:02:08.306-06:002014-12-15T10:02:08.306-06:00For fast-moving bird pix, try focusing on the bran...For fast-moving bird pix, try focusing on the branch next to the bird, it is in the same plain as the bird. Also, set your camera to take multiple shots at once. When you are ready, press the button half-way to focus on the branch then hold it down to take the multiple bird shots. With luck (and some practice), one of those will give you a clear picture of the bird. Hope this helps.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122297511451861254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49269267697477892932014-12-15T08:07:14.002-06:002014-12-15T08:07:14.002-06:00We say many Osprey nests on Santa Rosa Island, but...We say many Osprey nests on Santa Rosa Island, but no birds..The Great Blue Herons are thick there, though. It's always good to challenge oneself on occasion. Today we are walking to the springs here in Salt Springs National Rec area...The ranger says the Manatees are there right now..I want one really GREAT picture of those prehistoric looking beauties..Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80485701766696091792014-12-15T07:53:23.104-06:002014-12-15T07:53:23.104-06:00Love the Groucho eyebrows on that gnatcatcher. And...Love the Groucho eyebrows on that gnatcatcher. And that view is spectacular. Well worth the move.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662354194885905183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-39113371813116635012014-12-15T07:37:23.795-06:002014-12-15T07:37:23.795-06:00I had to get out my field guide to see what your e...I had to get out my field guide to see what your elusive little bird looks like.... I don't remember seeing them when we've been in their range. I definitely agree with Sherry, any bird that eats gnats is a favorite of mine!The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-54696778081531607202014-12-15T07:16:00.514-06:002014-12-15T07:16:00.514-06:00Love the view from your new site. Sally has been ...Love the view from your new site. Sally has been stung numerous times, but will still chase any bee or wasp she sees. Seems she knows better, but just can't control the impulse.JerryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630641695411518427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-79727522827414742652014-12-15T07:04:47.338-06:002014-12-15T07:04:47.338-06:00Sounds like a couple of pretty full days. I love t...Sounds like a couple of pretty full days. I love the picture of the Phainopepla. The coloring is gorgeous. where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51925921320764129972014-12-15T05:40:25.995-06:002014-12-15T05:40:25.995-06:00I could sit and watch your view forever. What a s...I could sit and watch your view forever. What a smart move. That salad sounds delicious. Broccoli raw?? Any bird feasting on gnats or mosquitoes is my favorite. Good luck on your challenge.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67559347290753332562014-12-15T00:00:02.979-06:002014-12-15T00:00:02.979-06:00Gosh, if anyone can capture a great picture of one...Gosh, if anyone can capture a great picture of one of those elusive little flycatchers, you can. I filled my bird feeders with fresh new seed and waited about two days before the feathered friends caught on (they're baaaack!). Hope you're liking your new NWR and its bird finds.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-14007415763419165482014-12-14T23:47:07.325-06:002014-12-14T23:47:07.325-06:00I cant wait to get out to the Yuma area to attend ...I cant wait to get out to the Yuma area to attend one of your bird tours. We'll be headed that way early January. Keep up with the beautiful landscape pictures. We used to live in Yuma, I really miss those distant mountains. BeckiJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665752502110125068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10873314623457638462014-12-14T22:48:31.184-06:002014-12-14T22:48:31.184-06:00well. . .I would say your time in the desert is tu...well. . .I would say your time in the desert is turning out to be quite the adventure. . .I am enjoying it very much!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85611826170612473722014-12-14T22:44:46.047-06:002014-12-14T22:44:46.047-06:00I am certain you will get that one great shot! 42...I am certain you will get that one great shot! 42 and raining this afternoon...makes for no snow:) You have some great stories about your bird tours:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34512052050857813132014-12-14T22:08:47.382-06:002014-12-14T22:08:47.382-06:00I am an ask-many-questions person. I saw myself in...I am an ask-many-questions person. I saw myself in your recounting about the woman who went under the gate. I have done that too.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85855552505049812992014-12-14T21:21:44.543-06:002014-12-14T21:21:44.543-06:00Nice lunch spot!
And what a fun challenge...I kno...Nice lunch spot! <br />And what a fun challenge...I know you will do well!,Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62184785087145928112014-12-14T21:05:42.004-06:002014-12-14T21:05:42.004-06:00That view from your patio is truly beautiful, espe...That view from your patio is truly beautiful, especially with the mountains in the distance.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.com