Waking a Great Horned Owl

What a treat. 
   Even an amateur can run into a spectacular moment and opportunity to interact with nature.  This weeks photo shoot was taken by the blog moderator, Photo Amature. 
  While camping at a Colorado campground in September a Great Horned Owl decided to hunt and sleep amongst the trees in our camp group.  Caught catching a morning nap, this owl wasn't particularly happy and maybe a little perturbed by the intrusion of looky loos admiring his physique and size and especially close proximity.
  He measured aproximately 2 feet tall and wore the evidence of a recent hunting catch.  We found his uneaten prey in another tree in camp and that night he made use of it while we slept.  We found the left over feathers only scattered over our camp and picnic table.

Photographer:  Photo Amature

 

Sleepy Wise Old Owl

I see you sneeking up

 

 

 

How Dare you Interuppt my Nap

Hmmm... Look at the Looky Loo's

Can't a Night Owl catch a Day 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!

 

Please leave comments and let us know which pose is your favorite.  Got a picture or two you have taken and would like to share?  Just contact us at the the email address above on the right sidebar.  We would love to experience what you have.

Waldo Canyon Sunsets

Camera Shy is back and sharing some beautiful sunsets near her home.  Somewhat ominous in nature, the sunsets are beautiful even though they grew from smoke from the Waldo Canyon Fire that destroyed thousands of acres, hundreds of homes and at least 2 human lives.
   Even in devistation the awsomeness of nature can be seen if we take a moment to look.  Thank you Camera Shy for sharing in the memory and yet the beauty of that season of fire this summer.

Photographer:  Camera Shy

Smokey Haze over the Mountain

Smoke Rising to meet the Clouds



Ominous Overshadowing

Sunlight Finds a Way

(over Pikes Peak)

Golden Sunset

The Burning Bush?

(What would it have said?)

Please leave comments and encourage our photographers to continue sharing their inspiration and keen eye through their camera lenses.

Tweety has come to tweet us with photos

Here's a real treat. Tweety is joining our little club and wants to share some of her fun and pretty photos that she often takes with just her phone camera.  Being an amateur means we can use what we have available to take pictures and still come up with some really good ones worthy of sharing with others.  Please join in welcoming Tweety to our realm of shutterbugs.

Photographer:  Tweety

Glorious Sunset



Against a Blue Sky

A Glimmer of Light

Scars of Man's Making

Isn't it interesting that a tree can, not only survive but thrive by growing around a barbed wire?  Nature is resilient it seems.

Be sure to share with your friends and family who may be interested in sharing some of their favorite photos with us in the near future. 
Also please leave a comment for Tweety below or on her tabbed page.

Mountain Man has come to town

Mountain Man has finally arrived.  As an introduction he has entered 4 of his pictures that depict some of the outdoors he has enjoyed in recent years.  Mountain Man will be a regular in sharing his photography.
 
Photographer:  Mountain Man

Taken in Canada

Mountain Range in Alaska

The Rock (Alaska)

Mt. Ranier (Washington)

  Mountain Man will be sharing more of his photos in the coming months so keep an eye on his page by clicking on his tab at the top of this home page.       
    At this time I already have a few more sets of pictures that will be posted in coming days and weeks that will include some new photographers also. I am hoping to leave each new post up for 5 to 7 days for now to let everyone have a chance to view them before posting more.
   Please leave comments on any page for any or all of the photographers that tweeks your interest so that they can see what interests people the most.
  Things are picking up so join in and share some of your fun and most favorite photos with us.  Just read the goals and instructions listed at the top right side of any page and send them in.
  I look forward to having even more guest and/or regular contributers in the future.  Happy snapping!

Once in a Blue Moon

Ever see the moon at night and imagine what the little details on the surface are?  This week, Photo Amateur is sharing some imaginitive sights seen a few weeks ago on Blue Moon night.  Although the moon wasn't exactly blue, it was  big and beautiful and full of personality.  If you have pictures of the moon, weather, sun or other outdoor beauties consider sharing them with us.  Remember that we now have a special effects page for amateurs to share some of their new found techniques or experiments.  Photo Amateur is sharing a couple in this shoot.

Photographer:  Photo Amateur

Title:  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 lightened up with a light enhancer in Photo Amateur's Picasa program.

Moon Lane in the Negative?

Night Light Tiger Moon



Please leave comments below and/or on the photographer's individual page.  Click on the tab at the top of this page to see all of Photo Amateur's pictures.
Please join us anytime.  If you are interested in posting some of your favorite pictures here please read the side bar at the right top of the home page or any tabbed page.

Let's do the Twist

The Photographer previously known as '2beauties' has changed her alias to 'funky-i-yam' which best suits her personality and photography style.  Today's post is her newest project which uses something old and but see's a new 'twist'. 
If you enjoy these pictures and this blog please leave comments, including as 'annonymous' if you don't have a blogspot or google account yourself.  All comments are moderated to provide a positive experience for everyone.

Photographer:  Funky-i-yam'

Topic:  Let's do the Twist

 

If you enjoyed this 'Funky' Photo session please comment below and/or on her individual page by clicking on the tab at the top of this page titled "Funky-i-yam".

 

 

More on the way so don't forget to check us out regularly and send in your entries at the email address at the top right side bar and share in the fun!

 

Eucharisteo Joins Our Page

Welcome to yet another amateur photographer who is willing to share their favorite photos with us.  Eucharisteo has offered some beautiful seascape pictures of sunrises and moonlights.  Please be sure to add comments on photos that you enjoy so that all of the photographers can see them.

Photographer: Eucharisteo

Theme:  Sunrise, Sunset and Moonlight on the sea!

Cape Cod Sunrise

 

 

 Silver Morning Sea

 

 

 Silver Sun

 

 

 Cape Cod Sailing

 

 

Morning Moon

 

 

 Morning Stroll on the Beach

 

 

 Morning Foot Prints in the Sand

 

Sea Moon

 

 

Thank you Eucharisteo for sharing your photos. 

 

Anyone who enjoys this blog please invite other amateur photographers (like yourself?) to join in.  We would love to share.

 

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