Wild Ducks in Our Area

Being from Southwest Louisiana, I have always loved wild ducks. There are quite a few of the same species here that we had in Southwest Louisiana.

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Kevin

European Widgeon Couple

Canon EOS 40D w/ EF 400F5.6L & EF 1.4 II TC

European Widgeon Female

Canon EOS 40D w/ EF 400 F5.6L & EF 1.4 II TC

European Widgeon Male

Canon EOS 40D w/ EF 400 F5.6L & EF 1.4 II TC

Spotbill

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

Spotbill

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

Grey Heron Flyby

There are plenty of these around, and they fly quite slow, so it's not that big a challenge. The 400 makes it fun!

Shot with the EOS 40D and EF 400 F5.6L.

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Kevin

Taishakukyo 2008, Part 1

帝釈峡

Taishaku Gorge, always a popular spot during autumn. These shots were taken with my EOS 40D and Tokina 12-24 F4.

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Kevin

Grey Heron Getting Breakfast

Spotted this heron on the Imazu River a couple of mornings ago. I was hoping to see it grab a huge fish, but it was after some tiny loaches.

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Kevin

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

Daurian Redstart, Autumn '08

One of my favorite birds is back!

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

Hummingbird Hawk Moths 2008

Shot near our home with the Canon EOS 40D & EFS 60 F2.8 Macro.  

Please click each photo for a larger view.

In His Grip,
Kevin

September Sunrise 2008 (4)

This shot was awarded "Photo of the Day" for September 23rd at www.photography-cafe.com.

Canon EOS 40D w/ EF 135 F2L

September Sunrise 2008 (3)

September 11th, 2008



Canon EOS 40D w/EFS 60 F2.8


September, each year, is special. There is a tidal river nearby that empties into the Inland Sea. It also looks toward an island called "Okurogamijima". During September the sun makes its rise behind the island, from left to right, and the Imazu River provides a great setting.

Here we go. one more time!

In His Grip,
Kevin

September Sunrise 2008 (2)

September 10th (JST)



Canon EOS 40D w/EF 135 F2L


September, each year, is special. There is a tidal river nearby that empties into the Inland Sea. It also looks toward an island called "Okurogamijima". During September the sun makes its rise behind the island, from left to right, and the Imazu River provides a great setting.

Here we go (again)!

In His Grip,
Kevin

September Sunrise 2008 (1)

September 9th (JST)


Canon EOS 40D w/EFS 60 F2.8


September, each year, is special.  There is a tidal river nearby that empties into the Inland Sea.  It also looks toward an island called "Okurogamijima".  During September the sun makes its rise behind the island, from left to right, and the Imazu River provides a great setting.

Here we go!

In His Grip,

Kevin

Our Friends, The Vogts

The Vogts, who live in San Diego, have been our friends for a long time. On our recent trip there, we had dinner with them and posed for a two-family picture.

The following Sunday, after church, they took Midori and I to lunch, followed by a journey to the Torrey Pines area. Then we were off to the small town of Julian and back for some great sites and memories.

Thanks, Kurt and Megumi, and children, for everything!

In His Grip,
Kevin, Midori, and Casey

(click on each pict)

Surfer Picts from San Diego

Good morning from lovely Iwakuni, Japan.

These were shot at Mission Beach or Pacific Beach. All were taken with the Canon EOS 40D and EF 400 F5.6L.

Casey was a great host, and our vacation in San Diego was GREAT, OUTSTANDING, FANTASTIC, AND RESTFUL!

As always, I ask that you click on each pict, for the larger, much cooler view.

In His Grip,
Kevin