Nice set, the reson the squirrel was chirping like mad was probably because he was alarmed by something most likely a predator. I have seen squirrels chirping like this and they have lead me to leopard, owls, eagles, snakes!
I'm always happy to see the return of the argiopes - even when they're OOF - can't wait for them here.
Thanks, David!! I have to plead ignorance, I didn't know what 'argiopes' was, so I had to look it up. I see your oof point, and I probably should have stopped down to get more depth of field, but the shot was more about the situation anyway, and not necessarily the spider itself. Here's one with more of the spider in focus, and I think you can even see the fangs, if I'm not mistaken.
mabidally wrote:
Nice set, the reson the squirrel was chirping like mad was probably because he was alarmed by something most likely a predator. I have seen squirrels chirping like this and they have lead me to leopard, owls, eagles, snakes!
Thanks, Mohammed!! Actually, this is a Chipmunk, not a squirrel, and I think I was probably the cause of his (or her) alarm. He stayed perfectly still on the trunk, keeping an eye on me until I put the camera down and began to move on. Then he scampered off into the underbrush.
Nice macro and closeup bird work Frank! Especially #4 Cricket; that a wowser shot for sure, fantastic dew-y details there. I'd go with Lil's ID of an Oriole but you're right, does look pretty slim for an Oriole of ANY type in the #7 shot, maybe she's just stretching her neck? And love the focus on #13 snake. Excellent variety here!
trailhiker wrote:
Nice macro and closeup bird work Frank! Especially #4 Cricket; that a wowser shot for sure, fantastic dew-y details there. I'd go with Lil's ID of an Oriole but you're right, does look pretty slim for an Oriole of ANY type in the #7 shot, maybe she's just stretching her neck? And love the focus on #13 snake. Excellent variety here!
Best Wishes,
Steve
Thanks, Steve!! The dewy cricket is one of my favourites, too. And I think you're right about the Oriole craning her neck. Something definitely had her attention, which is just as well as it distracted her long enough for me to get and keep her in focus. There were about 3 shots in which trees way in the background were nice and focused with a fuzzy yellow blob where the bird was!
And love the focus on #13 snake. Excellent variety here! 