Thursday 31 January 2013

Finicky Felines

So I was out this past week, trying to get some good shots of my kitties in the gorgeous sunshine...  out of like 60 shots I took, there was like 5 where they were looking AT me.. the rest looked like this:



Kitty after Kitty, looking afar..


Finally a nice shot!!


Then.. this... I dont really know what to say.. I do not think they were pleased...


Wednesday 30 January 2013

52 Week Challenge - Week 2 - Marbles!

They were more difficult then I thought to photograph! I was all about the pretty.. and I forgot about the Roll-y...


Finally decided to put them into something.. Worked a lot better!!


Tuesday 29 January 2013

52 Week Challenge - Week 1 - Teacup!

As I said, I am doing a 52 week challenge.. the first object I chose was a teacup and saucer .. posted some pictures a few weeks ago, but here are some more!
I love the reflection in this one


And another heart!


Sunday 27 January 2013

52 Week Challenge!

I have decided to try a 52 Week challenge.. Every week I shall take pictures of a different object.. I'm gonna try to do all Still Life, but after 52 weeks I might run out of ideas.. Be prepared to see some mundane items photographed on here!

DO you have ideas on what I should try to photograph? Any everyday objects you would like to see highlighted? Please, let me know!!

As I take them, I will try to keep track of what week I am on ( I know I started a bit late)..

Wish me luck in Broadening my photographic talents!

Saturday 26 January 2013

Full Wolf Moon

Went out this evening before it got too chilly.. Gorgeous "Full Wolf Moon".



A 2 Cat Post

Outdoor kittens have been staying indoors with all the cold we have been having... this was right before the chill hit..  (And this was the mighty bird hunter)


Mouse is the large indoor kitty... she shows pretty good camouflage against the carpet, even when showing off her orange belly!


Friday 25 January 2013

Oblivious Kitty is Oblivious

Our kittens have discovered the BIRDS.. unfortunately, for day 1, they had the mighty black hunter there with em..
This little guy on his own figured out where the birds were... then he got distracted.. think he was actually eating the bird seed...



The birds at this point were taking turns dive bombing his head..lol..


Thursday 24 January 2013

A Close up View

More Still life.. Stole some Pretties off Terrys shelf this time..
Gorgeous Close up on the detail of this crocodile...


A Geode and another stone..


Close up of the Geode


Wednesday 23 January 2013

a Still Life Experiment Experiment

Decided to try some Still Life photography (keep myself amused since I dont feel like going outside to take pictures).. Got this Gorgeous Teacup and Saucer from chris (Borrowed)...




The handle makes an adorable little Heart!!


Monday 21 January 2013

Shots from Estevan Boundary Dam

Some Non bird Shots I took around the Boundary Dam in Estevan.
The snow on the fence made some awesome patterns..


Some different views to show the mist rolling past.



Another of the bank across from me... Mist showing on the sides


Some Gorgeous Snow-covered Burrs


Sunday 20 January 2013

Bird Snaps from Kenosee

Some more of the pictures from Kenosee - The very abundant Black Capped Chickadee!!  These guys were everywhere..


Couple more shots of the backs of the White Winged Crossbills.. Never did get any good shots of the front of them!


And more Chickadees.. this guy is very carefully holding a sunflower seed..


White Breasted Nuthatch..  I gotta say, they have the most awesome call.. Gorgeous little one.. wish I had been able to get more shots!


Saturday 19 January 2013

Random Kenosee Images

Some random Images from our trip up to Kenosee...
Not sure if these are christmas lights, snow on christmas lights or just weird snow.. there was a cord at one end.. beautiful regardless!


Squirrel!!! Only one we saw the whole day..


Another quick shot of the Sheepies..


Friday 18 January 2013

Deer Drop Inn

At the very kind gentlemans house (who informed me of the Grosbeaks) I noticed a gathering...  after a couple of minutes I realized why.. Feeding time at the Zoo!
Looking Attentive..

A reward!

No time to share


Talking smack?


The sign is very appropriate!

Thursday 17 January 2013

How to Spot a Creeper ( A Brown Creeper that is)

So there we were, looking for new birds.. and I spotted something moving!! It couldnt be... Yes, Yes... a Brown Creeper!!
Now, for the non birders out there.. Just to show you what a difficulty this was... This is a tree trunk with the creeper hiding.. Zoomed quite in, you can Just see the feathers!




I got lucky, and spotted him going up the tree, with the white belly quite visible.. Unfortunately I looked away for a SPLIT SECOND... and lost it.. never did spot it again..


Wednesday 16 January 2013

The Many Faces of Deer

While in Kenosee on Sunday, we came across deer after deer after deer!! They let us get quite close, so I was able to get some pretty decent shots!!
This group of 3 looked like they were sharing secrets...


This beauty stood there and posed for me.. Looked gorgeous with the sunlight behind...


Cold Cold Breath..



No Really, What did he say??  Funny look on this ones face..





Tuesday 15 January 2013

Windy Kitty - 3 Quick Shots

The kitties had a nice couple of days before the storm.. This beauty was having fun on the roof in the sun and wind..


Shake Shake!!


Pretty Kitty!


My New Favorite Bird - Pine Grosbeak

Loved seeing these guys...  They stick their necks right up..and look at you..


Looked gorgeous against the snow!


Gorgeous!


A group of them!