Tiger

Teresa and I were hiking near the Stillwater River one day last week when we saw this male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. I was surprised at how long he stayed on this same Canada Thistle. We shot a lot of photos .. I guess he's a star.

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Majestic Raptor

Teresa and I took a long hike with Cooper one morning this week. It was cool outdoors but the sky was blue and it was perfect hiking weather. When we are walking one or more of our dogs on the bike trail, we rarely take a camera, other than maybe our iPhone. On this morning, I suggeted Teresa bring her big girl camera. The last time I hiked this trail I saw a pair of Egrets in the river. I tried to capture a good photo with my iPhone, but it just was not enough zoom.

About 3 miles into our walk Teresa noticed a large bird in a tree on the other side of the Great Miami River. We have seen several Turkey Vulture in the trees in this area lately so I really did not think much of it. She focused her lens and shot these photos. It was a beautiful Bald Eagle. This is likely one of the pair that nest about 3 to 4 miles to the south of this location. So majestic.

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Painted Lady

I can't believe it is this late in the season and I am just capturing my first photo of a Painted Lady Butterfly. This is a beautiful butterfly and while its a good photo, it does not show the beauty of the colors. I still love it.

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Imperfect … But So Perfect

This is a female Black Swallowtail. Sometimes nature does not show up in places that allow for a 'perfect' photo. I think that is what makes nature photography great ... the photos of nature are not perfect. Sometimeme you find wildlife where this is less than great lighting, a blades of grass or trees in the way. You see, wildlife does not show up in places where you can get that 'perfect' photo. All that said, viewing nature is so very perfect.

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Chilly Morning

We saw this female Wood Duck resting on a rock in the Miami River. It was a cool morning and she even looked a little cold. I was hoping to see a male, but no luck.

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