Wish We Were All Here
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Ter:
really nice reef shot
what no sharks? :)

Wish We Were All Here
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
This is a nice change of scenery. That gorgeous water looks sooo inviting. (It's 108 degrees here today.)

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by robinssong:
Gorgeous! Focus is great and you can really see the details. The bokeh is smooth and sets butterfly and bud off nicely.

Eastern Diamond Back 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by robinssong:
Excellent shot! Wow! Scary!
They say if you hear a rattle you are too close and to walk in the opposite direction. I wouldn't have the guts to take a photo!

Kissy Kissy 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by robinssong:
You are brave or crazy! :) Kissy, Kissy?? Hahaha! Nope...not likely.
Great shot with a perfect DOF and focus! He even looks a bit P.O.'ed. Amazing!

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by MaryO:
I like his markings; nice soft greys that would blend in with a lot of things. (Side note: he's grey!! Maybe too much white for the challenge, though.)

One of those confusing Skippers who actually holds his wings like a real butterfly. It's a wonder anyone ever gets some of these things identified!

Snappy .jpg
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by roz:
wot a cutey waddy ..
i'd love to have one of these birds .. greg got me a budgie as a christmas present but these bigger birds are much more intelligent .. i think you can even toilet train them .. amazing .. i dont think ppl realise just how bright these birds are .. i bet you have a blast with this bird .. he'd be able to stand up to someone like katee too .. i'm worried that if i let charlie, our new budgie out've the cage alone with katee that she will try and eat him .. i'm hoping katee gets a lot more trustworthy .. i let charlie out when katee's in the room and she's very obedient and sits and just looks .. but i dont like the look in her eye .. lol .. :)

Tropical Checkered Skipper
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by lunachicken:
Good pose for the butterfly. Like the bokeh too!

Kissy Kissy 2
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by lunachicken:
I've seen a few rattle snakes but none in a good position to take a picture of. Well done.

Things That Changed the Country
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
I have to show you this picture my son, Scott drew when in first grade ( he's 32 now ) I have it framed on the hall wall. It has always been one of my favourite drawings from my kids. Maybe that I can see some similarity has added to the appeal to me of this photo of yours, although I would still like it without any such connection.