Things That Changed the Country
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by jomari:
What a great composition! I love how the front of the train is framed by the gap in the fence. Another second or two and it wouldn't be. The whole image is beautiful even beyond all that, with the upward pov, and the colour, and the interesting sky.

A Feathered Friend
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by lunachicken:
Love the light through the wings!

Wild Turkey
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Ter:
nice capture of a pretty fugly bird :)

A Feathered Friend
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Ter:
really nice capture
although i prefered the color version
the background bokeh really helps too

A Feathered Friend
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by MaryO:
Great light and detail on those wings.

Wild Turkey
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by MaryO:
You see them often because you are only hunting with a camera. Turkeys are reputed to be pretty smart birds. Looks aren't everything ;-)

Sand Hill 1
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by MaryO:
Very nice DOF on this guy. You have such a wonderful abundance of pretty birds down there!!

Raining Balloons
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Balko:
I am waiting for an offer like that! Perhaps this year :)

Sand Hill 1
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by vtruan:
Nice Sanadhill

Sand Hill 1
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by robinssong:
Pretty composition with fantastic focus and color on the Sand Hill Crane! I like the way he is entering the frame.

These birds are crazy, but you gotta love them! :) I see a family of three at least once a week on my way to work. They just stroll across the street like they own it! All the cars stop and people smile as they cross. I wish they would be more careful, but they have become accustomed to civilization and are here to stay.