Scoping things oute

Female bluebire scoping out the backyard sitting on the feeder while her mate was out forgings

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reflections of the top into the bottom

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Is thre someone there?

baby dee peaking around the tree looking at me in the backyoar while I enjoy the deck

I see You!

Male hummer at the feeder looking for me as I capture the shots in silent mode

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Williams house

Williams house located out on Ft Eustis. Back view

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Triple dome

Two drops made this 4 drop shape

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Point of view

POV on the lake captured sitting on this pier with a 14mm on a stormy morning. HAGD

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In flight

This guy in flight over the water with reflections from the trees. I have the weekend free with my last week of jury duty next week

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Red and Yellow pattern

Crown from red and yellow patterns

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Relaxing

Birds relaxing in the water enjoying the day

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Reflections

Mix of triple drops and reflection in the glass below. Tend to be a very messy job dpone like crowns 1 at a time

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Paddling Reflection

Duck out in Newport News park padding across the water. I like that you can see the feet behind the duck as he/she moves

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drop mix

New mix giving this triple shape

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The Pier

The Yorktown Fishing Pier as a storm just set in instead of the rising sun. Off for the remainder of the wekk for Jury duty.

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Reflections

SFB with reflections below of the upper shot. *****. FYI Jury Duty again on Monday *****

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Morning Reflections

Morning golden reflection captured off the lake in the city park as the sun just decided to rise

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Red floater

one of those floaters that come off trees in the area. Captured at 4X.

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Spike pattern

Spiked pattern of the crown

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Early morning shot

Captured bright and early down at the Ft Monrore marina before the sun ever thought about rising

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Fat top

Large top of the dome on the upper reflected in lower shot

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"Carved" iPhione case

My wonderful wife got my this awesome case from "carved.com" . It's a 1 of 1 :). My other case was looking like a pocket lint collector.. The clear was good for ~ 1 year and the last 2 all I could see with the lint from my pocket under the case. Thanks to everyone for the kind words on my wooden ship!! It means an lot!!

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Endeavour 1934 J class

This is a model I just finished yesterday. 1/80th scale of the 1934 racing yacht for the America's cup. Took me ~ 4 months to build this. The hull is hand formed from 2 layers of planks. with a single layer on the deck

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extra action

3 valve action on this shape. Tuesday court sent me home till next weel when I need to call to see if I have to report.... The waiting gaime. Thanks for the kind words!!

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Blues

*** Folks I have Jury Duty Monday 9 May - 10 June so I will probally be scare on here dependiong on my commitments for the week. I am in this week but not sure after. *** Va bells not be confused with those lovely Texas bells

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Double pattern

patterns and reflection of colors. You can see the second splash inside the 1st

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Gaggle of Iris

All the small Iris blloming in the front flower bed. They look great. Captured Wednesday. Today when I went out they are gone now. Lasted ~ 1 week. My wife loves these!! HAGD and weekend folks

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Mini Iris

This is a mini Iris ~ 2" in diameter . I zoomed in with my iPhone to capture this shot. These only last ~ 2 days. To prove the point I captured this on the 3rd and it gone when I put out the trash today.

Goosie

One of the geese that hang out in the retention pond behind the house

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top mix

Drop mix with a quad drop

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High Dome

Captured this high dome shot of this multi drops and shape

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Tiny iris

Small iris that is blooming in the side bed. These do not last long but look really nice for the day or two they bloom

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Shapes

Differnet shapes for the crown pattern

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Fog in the morning

Foggy morning capture

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Wild shot

Wild reflection shot in the glass

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Survaying my surroundings

Egret checking out the area. I captured this yesterday

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Mini Iris

Dark iris my daughter gave to my wife last year. Just now blooming

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Color patterns

Color patterns expression

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What are you looking at?

Bluejay on our feeder I captured with a long 500mm while walking behind the house

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Double ghosting

Captured with a multi flash pulsing shot. 2nd strobe is delayed about 10ms to get this effect

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Azalea bloom

Bloom off a large Azalea in the front, This one is an old bush, from my wiife's grandmother. We had errands & groceries yesterday. Spent 6 hours in the yard yesterday....Oh My do I feel old.... Not 25, 35 anymore LOL!! I am feeling my age now.

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Crow!

Caught this noisey guy in the tree behind this house. He sits ands squaks a lot behind the house :P

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Wild pattern

Swirl pattern in this pattern really jumps out to me.

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Food!

I have a great snack i captured from this feeder! Bluejay on our feeder I caought while out in the woods

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Green spread

Spread of green tone to yellow. Thannks on Marco! Mom had a meltdown yesterday so I was MIA 1/2 the day trying to get her settled

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All I need is a box

I capturd this today while streching after my workout. Say Marco asleep in his box Chillin :). HAGD folks. off for more yard work :P

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mites

Crop of the feather shot at 3.8:1 stack of 100 shots. Note the small mites on this 5mm feather

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double top

double exposure due to misfiring flash

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Fresh Kiwi

Fresh kiwi's in a basket ready to be eaten

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