Photo Amature

This Page is a compilation of photos posted on this blog by the photographer known as Photo Amature.


fishing buddies with differing personalities.  A shy but muddy miss bully dogge and a bully dog who begs not to be killed by strangers...rolling over to show subservance.

 

Sand and Water....

Colors of the rainbow displayed in the sands of Virginia Beach

Gems of land and aquatic history in Sand

Where the water meets the sand

Feathers that mimic the ocean breezes

Is it a leopard, and ostrich or one of the first feathered experiments in the quest for flight?

Nope, it's just a Duck!

The Sands of Time....

 

The blending of Air, Water and Sand

Do I spy feathers?

Yes! Of a most Regal kind....

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Bugs......

Large Eyed Lady Bug...

Stripes everywhere...

Carrying his own water supply.....

Treking On....

Up Close and Personal...What a refreshing shower...

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The Birds and the Bees and the Squirrels?

A Moth gathering Nectar

Playmates....

 

 I see you checking me out,,,

 

 

 Ready to Pounce,,,

Too Slow Me....

 Do you want a close up?

How about this for a really close close up?  Aren't I cute?

 

 

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What do Hippos DO all Day?

 

 

Here's me looking at you, looking at me....

 

I'm bored, think I'll go for a swim...

 

Wanna play with me?

 

 

Bet you can't do this...

 

Just like Tiddly Winks, If I squish it hard enough

 it'll pop right out of my mouth..cool....

 

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Birds Day at the Beach

This little black bird found a perch and stretched his to enjoy the cool ocean breeze flowing through his wings

A Moment in Time

 

Virginia Beach

A Bird wearing Camo for the gravel pavement

Seagull on the Glide

Ocean Breezes...Whee....

A Birds Day at the Beach comes to a Beautiful Ending

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Spring Rain

 

Dogwoods in Virginia

Early Spring Buds after a rain along the shore of the Potomac River in Virginia

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Barns Wearing Camo!

 

 



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What's Black and White and Green all over?

With Rivits?

Ahh... A Caterpillar....

A Tomato Caterpillar to be exact....

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Bear Country, South Dakota

 

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South Dakota, Where the Buffalo Roam!

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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

 

 

 

 Four Great Presidents!

 

George Washington (1st),

Thomas Jefferson (3rd),

Theodore Roosevelt (26th),

Abraham Lincoln (16th)

 

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Pueblo River Walk

Bronze statues of animals that Pike specifically mentioned in his log during his travels in Colorado

Quotes and pictures from Zebulon Pikes log diary in 1806 recreated in tiles along the river walk

Sacagawea, Indian Guide for Zebulon Pike

One of the waterway branches along the river walk.

Busy Bee Bird

 

Baby birds waiting for mother's return..

Anticipation

Here she comes!

 

It's my turn...

Double Duty as a hummingbird?

I got it this time..

A mother's work is never done....

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Robinson Mansion, Canon City, CO

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pistols and Petals

 

 

 

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Antiques

Photo Amature loves antiques.  This is an antique and still working wood or coal burning stove for a small cabin or a large hunting tent.

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Pet Parade Entries:

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Ornament Parade

Special Effects: using Picasa and own photographs of ornaments on the tree.

Blur Effect                                                     Negative Effect

 Antique Angel Blur Effect
                                   Neon Angel Effect


Flat Color Paint Effect             Blur Effect


Intensity Effect                                    Negative Effect


Drawing and Red Tint Effect                    Pencil Drawing Effect

Slight Blur Intensity Effect     Heat Effect


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The Sky is the Limit

Unusual Cloud Formations

Silver Painted Sunset

Silver Sunset Panorama

Stir the Pot Cloud Formations

Nature's Finger Painting

Clouds Aflame

Snow, Sand, Waves on the Beach or Sky?

A Rip in the Heavens

A River Runs Through It?

Currents of Fire

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Waking a Great Horned Owl

Sleepy Wise Old Owl

 

I see you sneaking up on me

How Dare you interupt my nap



Hmmm.. Look at the Looky Loo's

 

Can't a Night Owl

Catch a Day's Nap?

Alright, I've had enough of this!

GOT IT?

You are in my sights

Evidence of Last Hunt

Beautiful Feather Patterns

More Beautiful Feathers

You looking at me?

I'm looking at YOU!

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Once in a Blue Moon

Jungle Moon

Alligator Eye

Cats Eye

Two Ringed Moon

Tiger Moon

Marbled Moon

One Eyed Moon

The next two were light enhanced with the Picaso Program

Moon Negative?

Tiger Moon Negative

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Garden Delights

Garden Variety Holly Hocks

Soft Fuzzy Dandelion



Catalpa Tree Blossoms

Roses and Morning Glorys

Martha Washington Geraniums

 

 Gerbera Daisy

Bullseye Geranium

Petunia

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Scenic Overlooks

 



Snowy Bluff along I-25

Pikes Peak and Sundown

Splotchy but Beautiful Sky

Back Roads Telephone Lines

Mountain Range Natural Grey Scales

Arizona Bluffs on the Move..

 

 

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Small Town Parade

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Near the Top of Raton Pass, N.Mexico

 

 

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