May 2010 Photo of the Month Contest - post entries here

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by Bulucanagria

I couldn't decide which of these was the better one so they're both in the mix. This was on the banks of the Squannacook River in Townsend, MA. A very lazy river as you can see by the undisturbed reflection in the second photo.

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I'm so thrilled to be part of a forum where I can get excited about things like dragonflies! I was going to say they are one of my favorites--but, then I realized so many things are among my favorites--it is that love of nature that we all seem to share. Glad to share it with you all.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

Ready!
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Now.....Hold on tight!

Oh my gosh is that amazing. Another once in a lifetime moment!

So cool! How do you all get such amazing shots!?

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by birdmandea

"My" Chickadees are getting ready to leave the nest!

Baby chickadees! I think that baby possum has some competition.

They are adorable, I've only seen the adults---and as you all might guess, chickadees are 'among my favorites'. =) I had a pair nesting in one of my nestboxes my first year here, but, I didn't monitor the nest. So, I never got to see the babes! I'm so glad I'm around more this spring.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

...Trying for a bit more of a natural view of him than from above I lowered myself down, chin almost into the water and took this shot just as the dragonfly made his appearance. In an instant he was gone.
Myself..... I ended up with a wet behind, so focused on sneaking in I hadn't realized my own tail was soaking up the drink....


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I hope you think it was worth it--I sure do, but, then again, it wasn't my behind. =)

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by suunto

This month's contributions; it was a slow month, photography-wise here...

Slow month, maybe, but beautiful shots. I especially love the sky pictures.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

Grey tree frog ......(Hyla versicolor - chrysoscelis)
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Sticking around for a mid day snack.

Oh my god, is he cute--er interesting looking! Cool pic.

...Now if only you could get some kind of insect to perch on his head! ~wink~

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by benj1

For quiet contemplation:

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Originally Posted by tineckbone

benj1, I love to see plants that have holes in the leaves showing that someone has been eating them. When I wander around the yarden I look for that sort of thing and when I see it, it makes me smile. Great pictures.

Two more photos mimicking each other.

...and thanks for the new take on holes in leaves and petals...I'll start viewing them as my doing a good job providing sustenance for some critters--isn't that what "natural habitating" is all about? (I read a book once where the author coined that phrase... I'm gonna use that along with the term "terraforming".)

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

Dapjwy The crabs seem to know which color to settle in upon. They MUST see color.....don't you think?

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I'm really not sure...but, it does make me wonder if they have chameleon-like abilities.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

Take it in stride..... A pair of Water striders.
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Tiny hairs on their legs trap air allowing the insect to float upon the water without breaking the surface tension.

I have loved coming across water striders since I was a kid. I have to get a water feature built so that I can, hopefully, attract some.

I did not know about the hair-trapping-air thing. Cool to know. Thanks for sharing.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by Sage

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Taken from my balcony jungle

I've started startling rabbits as I've been walking through the yard later in the evenings. I seem to be seeing more of them lately. Maybe I'll get a few shots too.

I like that you got the back view too! =)

Cool that you took them from your (now famous) balcony jungle.