Mini Challenge #29~WILDLIFE IN ACTION

Don · February 01, 2009, 11:21:02 PM

Cruising

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shutterbugmom · February 02, 2009, 04:08:24 PM

Fresh Kill

Canon EOS 20D

A Sharp-shinned Hawk came by with its prey the other day. I didn't see the catch, so I don't know if he caught the prey in our yard or not, but he proceeded to eat it on top of our trellis. He was very alert as he ate, looking up and around with each bite.

Don · February 02, 2009, 09:17:34 PM

American Finch

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doughaas · February 02, 2009, 09:46:33 PM

Heintz Tinicum Wildlife Preserve

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As soon as I read the challenge, I thought of this image.

One fall day, just before sundown, Molly and I were heading for the exit at Heintz Tinicum Wildlife Preserve. The park closed at sundown, so we were in a hurry. As we turned the corner, we saw a small herd of deer coming down the road toward us, maybe 100 feet away.

For a few seconds we all stopped and looked at each other. Then Molly started to bark. Did I mention that Molly is our dog, a Rat Terrier. That started a great commotion. Half of the deer scurried down a bank into some brush. Others ran back along the road.

But two of them jumped ito the water and started to swim away. I was surprised. I didn't know that deer could swim. I guess I didn't think those slender legs could produce and motion in the water. But there they went across the lagoon and away to safety.

doughaas · February 02, 2009, 09:50:17 PM

Sharks at Monterey Aquarium

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Sharks are always in constant motion, always looking for a quick meal.

This image was at Monterey Aquarium.

doughaas · February 02, 2009, 09:53:53 PM

Munching Ground Squirel

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This is a ground squirel munching on a tasty wheat kernel.

mybcjazz · February 03, 2009, 09:49:25 PM

"Wait for me, Dear!!"

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European Widgeon Couple

Canon EOS 40D w/EF 400 F5.6L

mybcjazz · February 03, 2009, 10:04:15 PM

Guardian of the Cabbage Patch

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Daurian Redstart

Canon EOS 40D w/EF 400 F5.6L

Pat · February 07, 2009, 11:07:25 AM

Busy Wasp on the Apple Blossom

Pat · February 07, 2009, 01:25:43 PM

"Hey! This water is too cold!"

Pat · February 07, 2009, 01:27:17 PM

"Missus, got any peanuts?"

Pat · February 07, 2009, 09:38:52 PM

"Now listen up! This is all my seed!"

mybcjazz · February 09, 2009, 02:24:34 AM

Long-tailed Tit

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Playing in a large plum blossom tree.

Canon EOS 40D w/EF 400 F5.6L

mybcjazz · February 10, 2009, 07:20:55 PM

Roufus

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Love its little feet!

Canon EOS 40D w/EF 400 F5.6L

RogueSnapper · February 12, 2009, 10:18:15 PM

Backyard Moose

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I woke up to a moose in the backyard this morning. This picture was taken through a window, as I wasn't about to waltz up the girl!
Taken with a Canon S5IS

It really doesn't compare to the beautiful photos up here. I really am awed at the skill (and the cool cameras) others have displayed, but wanted to share this anyhow. It's my first moose photo!

I tried uploading it bigger, but the board wouldn't load it when I made it any bigger than this. How do you do it? $:-\$

shutterbugmom · February 14, 2009, 12:51:28 AM

Frosty Finch

"Frosty Finch" (aka snow cones anyone?)

This guy was so cute, eating our snow! He would stick his beak in, eat some, wipe it off and then go back in for more.

Pat · February 15, 2009, 11:08:19 PM

OK Folks!

Let's vote!

Choose your TOP TEN (10) favorites
before clicking on the Submit button

RogueSnapper · February 15, 2009, 11:52:57 PM

I voted, but missed Roufus on there and wanted to vote for it.

Jane Walker · February 16, 2009, 01:23:41 AM

I voted also .... at the end, just made guesses 'cause they are all soooooo good!!

mybcjazz · February 16, 2009, 02:36:14 AM

I have added "Roufus" to the list for voting, though some of you have voted already. Not sure what happened.

Avoura · February 16, 2009, 06:24:06 AM

The standard of entries is again very high, some really great photos here. It was not easy trying to choose just 10 to vote for.

Pat · February 16, 2009, 10:01:46 AM

I'm sorry about a couple of entries being missed from the poll listing. I do apologize.

(Kevin, I presumed that you had checked things when you paged me and asked me to start the voting so I just moved a few "conversational" posts to our Conversation area and then unlocked the voting. I should have checked and again, I apologize.)

Pat · February 16, 2009, 10:10:25 AM

Quote from: RogueSnapper on February 15, 2009, 11:52:57 PM
I voted, but missed Roufus on there and wanted to vote for it.

I'm so sorry, about this. Next time (and I hope that there is not a next time), don't do your voting but post in here that a photo has been left off the list and we'll fix that.

You can still vote for Kevin's photo by clicking on the "Remove Vote" by the poll and do your voting again.

RogueSnapper · February 16, 2009, 08:39:19 PM

Thanks, I took my votes off and revoted.

Those were hard choices! I felt bad having to choose on some of them.

Jane Walker · February 16, 2009, 09:26:19 PM

Quote from: RogueSnapper on February 16, 2009, 08:39:19 PM
Thanks, I took my votes off and revoted.

Those were hard choices! I felt bad having to choose on some of them.

I feel exactly the same way .... $:-\$

Nita · February 17, 2009, 02:01:49 AM

Me too. It was almost impossible to vote for just 10 when so many were of the greatest interest and quality. It was hard, hard, hard. Wonderful photos, folks.

Jim D · February 17, 2009, 02:03:00 AM

Tough decision because all of them were good in different ways!

Marilyn · February 17, 2009, 02:33:30 PM

I voted It was hard

Pat · March 01, 2009, 02:26:27 AM

Voting closes tomorrow!

Hope you've all voted!

Pat · March 01, 2009, 11:15:03 PM

HELP US CONGRATULATE THE WINNERS
OF
Christian Photographer's
29th Mini Challenge

Thank you to everyone who entered the 29th CP Mini Challenge, and thank you to everyone who voted.

Here are the results of our photo challenge entitled:

"WILDLIFE IN ACTION"

FIRST place

"Roufus"
by mybcjazz

SECOND place

"Breaking The Waves"
by Fotobirder

TIED in THIRD place

"The Morning Bath"
by LaughingPeppers

"Frosty Finch"
by Shutterbugmom

Congratulations Everyone!

Now, we wait for Kevin aka mybcjazz to tell us what the next challenge topic is! (Please send a description as to how you want the topic interpreted too. Thanks!!!)

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Mini Challenge #29~WILDLIFE IN ACTION

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Don

shutterbugmom

Don

doughaas

doughaas

doughaas

mybcjazz

mybcjazz

Pat

Pat

Pat

Pat

mybcjazz

mybcjazz

RogueSnapper

shutterbugmom

Pat

RogueSnapper

Jane Walker

mybcjazz

Avoura

Pat

Pat

RogueSnapper

Jane Walker

Nita

Jim D

Marilyn

Pat

Pat