Mini Challenge #29~WILDLIFE IN ACTION

Pat · January 27, 2009, 08:58:05 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"

SEE THE WINNING ENTRIES HERE
and please congratulate our winners!

SmokeytheDog · January 28, 2009, 11:04:06 AM

Bunny Eating Breakfast

[attachimg=#]

Fotobirder · January 28, 2009, 01:42:43 PM

Breaking The Waves

[attachimg=#]

I hope we can have some fun with this. Butterflies, Insects any thing in action. I guess I should have said Animals in Action but didn't want to include domestic Animals. I took this picture in the Everglades while out on a Boat tour. Going out The Driver told us to watch for the Porpoises. I had a long Lens on my camera and saw that I was getting an Ear and a nose and all kinds of parts of the Porpoise. He said to wait til we came back and they would be there again. Firtunately, I put a smaller lens on my camera and was able to get this shot.

Steve
Fotobirder

LaughingPeppers · January 28, 2009, 02:36:42 PM

The Race Against A Goose

[attachimg=#]

I found this one in my portfolio. Shot two summers ago by the Rouge River near Lake Ontario.
The canoeist seemed racing against the fast swimming Canadian goose. So I guess this one fits the bill.
So....I hereby declare this photo as my first entry.

Keep the challenge going,
Laughing Peppers

NYmama · January 28, 2009, 04:50:22 PM

Dragon Fly

I was going through my folders, the only photo I had of wild life besides my children was this here "Dragon Fly"

OH I have another, will work on that later.

NYmama · January 28, 2009, 05:11:59 PM

Swimming Geese

Here we go, swimming geese?

crpoppy7 · January 28, 2009, 06:54:55 PM

My Lucky Day!

[attachimg=#]

crpoppy7 · January 28, 2009, 07:04:10 PM

What Are You Looking At?

[attachimg=#]

LaughingPeppers · January 29, 2009, 01:56:38 AM

THE MORNING BATH

[attachimg=#]

My Second Entry:

--Mother Goose is seen here watching over her babies as they enjoy their morning bath.

InspiredGal · January 29, 2009, 05:16:48 AM

What's the password!?

[attachimg=#]

InspiredGal · January 29, 2009, 06:41:46 AM

Grasshopper

[attachimg=#]

InspiredGal · January 29, 2009, 07:13:04 AM

Twilight Swim

[attachimg=#]

InspiredGal · January 29, 2009, 07:20:05 AM

Bee & Giant Sunflower

[attachimg=#]

Fotobirder · January 29, 2009, 05:48:14 PM

Just Hanging Around

[attachimg=#]

Male Rufous Hummingbird in Flight. Taken with Nikon D80 Camera and Tamron 200-500 Lens.

Steve Slayton
Fotobirder

johnspaar · January 29, 2009, 06:52:57 PM

Making Waves

[attachimg=#]

Sarge · January 29, 2009, 08:18:18 PM

Busy Little Bees

[attachimg=#]

This picture was taken with a Kodak Z740 and was taken along the Swan River, Perth.

Sarge · January 29, 2009, 08:20:09 PM

Patience

[attachimg=#]

This was also taken alonmg the Swan River with the Kodak Z740

Sarge · January 29, 2009, 08:21:37 PM

Looking For A Meal

[attachimg=#]

Taken in King's Park, Perth with Kodak Z740

Sarge · January 29, 2009, 08:23:30 PM

Permission To Take Off Sir

[attachimg=#]

This was a bee that was ready to fly off because he was loaded with pollen. Camera> Kodak Z740

LaughingPeppers · January 29, 2009, 11:12:33 PM

Robin's Nest

[attachimg=#]

Whenever an act of love is seen in the wild kingdom, or a motherly love is demonstrated by creatures in the wild,
God re-affirms the love that He attached to all His creations.

This photo is my personal interpretation of Wildlife In Action.

Laughing Peppers
Photographer for Christ

Fotobirder · January 30, 2009, 01:01:54 PM

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

[attachimg=#]

Great Pictures coming in. I love that Robin and the babies and all the other entries to. My next entry is one that took me forever to get. Every Wildlife Photographer I know loves the Least Bittern. It's a a very small bird that travels through the Reeds. But sometimes it poses for you and your able to get a picture like this entry. I took the picture this past February at The Vierra Wetlands in Melbourne, Forida. I used a Nikon D80 Camera on Automatic Focus.

Steve
Fotobirder

LaughingPeppers · January 30, 2009, 04:59:23 PM

Father And Son

[attachimg=#]

We don't get Least Bittern up here in Toronto, but we have plenty of wild geese.
Here is another shot. My final entry.

Shot in the spring of 2005 in Scarborough, Ontario
They seem to be talking to each other. As if a father is giving advice to his son.

Fotobirder · January 31, 2009, 12:38:47 PM

Waiting for Mother

[attachimg=#]

I took this picture at The St. Augustine Bird Rookery in St Augustine, Florida. During late April or early May, you never know what your going to see.These young Fledgling Great White Egrets are waiting for their mothers return.

Steve Slayton

LakeLady · January 31, 2009, 01:34:51 PM

Lift Off

This is a Great Blue Heron, the picture was taken here on the lake where we live.

Canon Rebel XT
Becky

LakeLady · January 31, 2009, 01:48:39 PM

Who Is Eating Whom?

Canon XT

This woodstork actually had captured his supper. From this shot thought it is a toss up as to whom is eating who.

Becky

LakeLady · January 31, 2009, 02:01:27 PM

I Want That One Right There -

Canon Rebel XT

Becky

Jim D · January 31, 2009, 08:24:41 PM

Any Spare Food Today?

JMF · February 01, 2009, 01:24:00 PM

The Bird Giving Up His Spot On The Bird Feeder

[attachimg=#]

shutterbugmom · February 01, 2009, 09:37:12 PM

Incoming European Starling

Canon EOS 20D

This is one of a flock of European Starlings that came to our yard this winter.

shutterbugmom · February 01, 2009, 10:42:47 PM

Hummingbird

Canon EOS 20D
San Diego, CA. Spring 2007

Don · February 01, 2009, 11:21:02 PM

Cruising

[attachimg=#]

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

[attachimg=#]

Don

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

Heintz Tinicum Wildlife Preserve

[attachimg=#]

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

[attachimg=#]

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

[attachimg=#]

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

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

"Wait for me, Dear!!"

[attachimg=#]

European Widgeon Couple

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

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

Guardian of the Cabbage Patch

[attachimg=#]

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

[attachimg=#]

Playing in a large plum blossom tree.

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

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

Roufus

[attachimg=#]

Love its little feet!

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

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

Backyard Moose

[attachimg=#]

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!!!)

Gabriel · March 01, 2009, 11:59:32 PM

Themz was good.

Seriously, though, all of the entries were impressive- and the winners certainly earned their victory. Wow.

Pat · March 02, 2009, 12:07:59 AM

Sorry you didn't get yours in, Gabe! Next time, ok?

Don · March 02, 2009, 05:18:04 AM

Congratulations to Kevin for 1st place, and also to second and third places. Congratulations to the ones that didn't win a place also, they are all winners and great photos. Keep shooting!

Don

LaughingPeppers · March 02, 2009, 06:44:28 AM

Congratulations!!! mybcjazz, fotobirder and shutterbugmom and to all contestants.
That was another fun contest. I enjoyed looking at all the entries.

Steve, I really love your shot of "Breaking The Waves"
It fully embodies the theme. You captured the motion and the excitement.
The angle and the composition is perfect. I could almost feel the water splashing on my face.
Again, great job Steve.

Laughing Peppers

mybcjazz · March 02, 2009, 08:44:36 AM

I am honored to have my Roufus Hummingbird image selected as the winner for this Challenge. I love taking pictures of birds!

There were so many good images, and as others have mentioned, it was a fun theme! Congratulations to all who placed, and all who entered.

In His Grip,
Kevin

Jane Walker · March 02, 2009, 12:08:55 PM

CONGRATULATIONS
To each one of you!

I can easily see why this is called a challange ... It's a (big) challange for us who are voting, too!

Gabriel · March 02, 2009, 02:16:22 PM

I can try, Ms. Pat! I hope so.

Fotobirder · March 03, 2009, 01:45:34 PM

Thanks everybody for voting and saying the nice things about Breaking the ways. Any of you could take that picture if you just had the opportunity. Fortunately, I got the opportunity to take the picture. I liked the theme all creatures great and small. Kevin's beautiful picture of the tiny Rufus and the beautiful flowers and then my picture of a giant Porpoise. Now, On to the next Challenge. Oh, I forgot Laughing Peepers picture of the Canada Goose and baby. That was a precious picture.

Thanks to all for making it a success
Steve

shutterbugmom · March 07, 2009, 02:17:38 AM

I'm a little late, but my congratulations to all the winners is just as heartfelt as if I'd posted it on time.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!!

News:

Random Image

Mini Challenge Winners

Today's Verse

Links

Site Menu

Shoutbox

Mini Challenge #29~WILDLIFE IN ACTION

Choose your top TEN (10) choices before clicking on "SUBMIT"!