Photo Construx - Wildlife http://www.photoconstrux.com/ Constructing Photographs en-us Michael Reynolds Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:54:19 GMT newtelligence dasBlog 2.3.9074.18820 MReynolds@SiteConstrux.com MReynolds@SiteConstrux.com http://www.photoconstrux.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203 http://www.photoconstrux.com/pingback.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203.aspx Mike Reynolds http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203

Last weekend Bryan Orr and I were out at Lake Olathe well before anyone else.  It was a breathtaking sunrise over a slightly foggy lake.  The water was very clear and Bryan was anxious to get his new blind set up and snapping photos.  Landscapes continue to stand out this month, but next month promises to be chocked full of portraits.  Enjoy and let me know if you have questions.

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Top:  Red Sun Rising at Lake Olathe
Middle Left:  Bryan trying to get a nice sun rise picture
Middle Right:  From the confines of the new blind I snap photos
Bottom:  Two geese closing in on the blind

Red Sun Rising at Lake Olathe http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203.aspx http://www.PhotoConstrux.com/2010/04/25/RedSunRisingAtLakeOlathe.aspx Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:54:19 GMT <p> Last weekend Bryan Orr and I were out at Lake Olathe well before anyone else.&#160; It was a breathtaking sunrise over a slightly foggy lake.&#160; The water was very clear and Bryan was anxious to get his new blind set up and snapping photos.&#160; Landscapes continue to stand out this month, but next month promises to be chocked full of portraits.&#160; Enjoy and let me know if you have questions. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2052_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2052" border="0" alt="IMG_2052" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2052_thumb.jpg" width="520" height="520" /></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2046_4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2046" border="0" alt="IMG_2046" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2046_thumb_1.jpg" width="244" height="196" /></a> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2061_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2061" border="0" alt="IMG_2061" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2061_thumb.jpg" width="278" height="187" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2066_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2066" border="0" alt="IMG_2066" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/RedSunRisingatLakeOlathe_14217/IMG_2066_thumb.jpg" width="524" height="420" /></a> </p> <p> Top:&#160; Red Sun Rising at Lake Olathe <br /> Middle Left:&#160; Bryan trying to get a nice sun rise picture <br /> Middle Right:&#160; From the confines of the new blind I snap photos <br /> Bottom:&#160; Two geese closing in on the blind </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/aggbug.ashx?id=29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203" /> http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,29e6d669-c773-48f1-a9af-d1b89183e203.aspx Wildlife http://www.photoconstrux.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f http://www.photoconstrux.com/pingback.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f.aspx Mike Reynolds http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f

Today, I processed photos of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that I shot with Bryan Orr in Lawrence, Kansas.  Where were freezing our hiney’s off at the new University of Kansas Boathouse taking photos of our nation’s most recognizable symbol.  Fortunately, Bald Eagles can be seen throughout the day.  Immediately behind the boathouse was a Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) that was snooping around the grounds at midday.

Photos were all taken with a 300mm lens… one day I’ll get the pro version! Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Good luck and happy shooting.

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

University of Kansas Boathouse

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2nd Annual Eagle Spotting Event with Bryan Orr http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f.aspx http://www.PhotoConstrux.com/2010/01/04/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventWithBryanOrr.aspx Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:41:19 GMT <p> Today, I processed photos of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that I shot with Bryan Orr in Lawrence, Kansas.&#160; Where were freezing our hiney’s off at the new University of Kansas Boathouse taking photos of our nation’s most recognizable symbol.&#160; Fortunately, Bald Eagles can be seen throughout the day.&#160; Immediately behind the boathouse was a Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) that was snooping around the grounds at midday. </p> <p> Photos were all taken with a 300mm lens… one day I’ll get the pro version! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6WW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=noopor-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00009R6WW">Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras</a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=noopor-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00009R6WW" width="1" height="1" /> </p> <p> Good luck and happy shooting. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_0997_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)" border="0" alt="Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_0997_thumb.jpg" width="359" height="288" /></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_1003_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="University of Kansas Boathouse" border="0" alt="University of Kansas Boathouse" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_1003_thumb.jpg" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_1008_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1008" border="0" alt="IMG_1008" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/2ndAnnualEagleSpottingEventwithBryanOrr_130F9/IMG_1008_thumb.jpg" width="367" height="246" /></a> </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/aggbug.ashx?id=f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f" /> http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,f2c71dc2-3b47-441d-ad77-61a382c06a3f.aspx Wildlife http://www.photoconstrux.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798 http://www.photoconstrux.com/pingback.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798.aspx Mike Reynolds http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798

Olathe Lake

Olathe Lake is a nice place just to kick back and shoot the sunset.  That’s a Great Blue Heron flying off into the sunset.  Unfortunately, this is a composite photo taken from two shots combined into a single one. 

 

  • Camera:  Canon EOS 40D
  • Exposure:  0.005 sec (1/200)
  • Aperture:  f/8.0
  • Focal Length:  23 mm
  • ISO Speed:  400
  • Exposure Bias:  0 EV
  • Flash:  Off
  • Location:  Olathe Lake, Kansas
Olathe Lake at Sunset http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798.aspx http://www.PhotoConstrux.com/2009/06/22/OlatheLakeAtSunset.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:01:57 GMT <p> <a href="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/OlatheLakeatSunset_73/Olathe%20Lake_2.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Olathe Lake" border="0" alt="Olathe Lake" align="left" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/OlatheLakeatSunset_73/Olathe%20Lake_thumb.jpg" width="352" height="439" /></a> </p> <p> Olathe Lake is a nice place just to kick back and shoot the sunset.&#160; That’s a Great Blue Heron flying off into the sunset.&#160; Unfortunately, this is a composite photo taken from two shots combined into a single one.&#160; </p> <p> &#160; </p> <ul> <li> Camera:&#160; Canon EOS 40D</li> <li> Exposure:&#160; 0.005 sec (1/200)</li> <li> Aperture:&#160; f/8.0</li> <li> Focal Length:&#160; 23 mm</li> <li> ISO Speed:&#160; 400</li> <li> Exposure Bias:&#160; 0 EV</li> <li> Flash:&#160; Off</li> <li> Location:&#160; Olathe Lake, Kansas</li> </ul> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/aggbug.ashx?id=e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798" /> http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,e42fdde5-0c53-472a-9eb8-78d93fb52798.aspx Wildlife http://www.photoconstrux.com/Trackback.aspx?guid=11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e http://www.photoconstrux.com/pingback.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e.aspx Mike Reynolds http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e.aspx http://www.photoconstrux.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e Locating Muskrats in Lenexa, Kansas http://www.photoconstrux.com/PermaLink,guid,11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e.aspx http://www.PhotoConstrux.com/2009/04/13/LocatingMuskratsInLenexaKansas.aspx Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:52 GMT <p align="justify"> <a href="http://www.siteconstrux.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/LocatingMuskratsinLenexaKansas_141F0/DPP_0300_2.jpg"><img title="DPP_0300" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="300" alt="DPP_0300" src="http://www.siteconstrux.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/LocatingMuskratsinLenexaKansas_141F0/DPP_0300_thumb.jpg" width="404" align="right" border="0" /></a>Being a country boy at heart, I spend a great amount of time researching where to find various wildlife around the Kansas City Metro Area. Today, I found Muskrats, or Ondatra zibethicus, in Lenexa, Kansas in the heart of the city. I saw one and his effortless swimming makes for great family entertainment as his head pops up and disappears under the water. </p> <p align="justify"> Though I visited at twilight this muskrat was active and appeared to enjoy human contact, though I don’t know his reaction to more than a few people. I’ve read that muskrats can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes and that would be long enough to send most viewers moving along to the next sight. Further research indicates that beavers also live alongside muskrats in relative harmony. Curiously, muskrats do not store food for the winter, however; they are known to raid beavers’ stores during cold spells. </p> <p align="justify"> Next to this marsh area is a paved walking trail with fantastic scenery… a river runs near the muskrats. Also, running about are a pack of coyotes, but only expect a glimpse at best as they are very reclusive. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.siteconstrux.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/LocatingMuskratsinLenexaKansas_141F0/DPP_0290_2.jpg"><img title="DPP_0290" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto 5px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="161" alt="DPP_0290" src="http://www.siteconstrux.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/LocatingMuskratsinLenexaKansas_141F0/DPP_0290_thumb.jpg" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p> Below is a map to the exact location of my muskrat sighting. Let me know if you head out that way and definitely bring your camera. </p> <p> <iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=38.954866,-94.797453&geocode=&hl=en&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=18&sll=38.954849,-94.797984&sspn=0.001823,0.003787&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=38.954849,-94.797984&spn=0.001823,0.003787&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" scrolling="no" height="350"> </iframe> <br /> <small><a style="color: #0000ff; text-align: left" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=&daddr=38.954866,-94.797453&geocode=&hl=en&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=18&sll=38.954849,-94.797984&sspn=0.001823,0.003787&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=38.954849,-94.797984&spn=0.001823,0.003787">View Larger Map</a></small> </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.photoconstrux.com/aggbug.ashx?id=11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e" /> http://www.photoconstrux.com/CommentView,guid,11fb4257-8091-4c26-9f31-e3481e27cd8e.aspx Wildlife