Tanzanian Landscapes

Still getting our photos edited from our 2009 trip to Tanzania but got some of the landscape shots now…

1. And so there shone a great light from heaven….

And a great light shone from above by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. Yellow Bark Acacias at sunset

Yellow Bark Acacias at sunset. by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. The solitary soldier

Lone tree by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4. Sunset on the Serengeti

Sunset on the Serengeti by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5. Sunrise on the Serengeti

Sunrise on the Serengeti by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

Comments and Critique are always welcome.
The whole set of our pictures from Africa can be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157621906615382

Vervets and Baboons from Tanzania 2009

Some Vervets and Baboons from our Tanzania trip in May 2009

1. "Hello – you’re new here aren’t you?"

Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. "What’s for lunch" – just outside the dining room window!

Just outside the window! by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. Struttin’

Struttin’ by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4. "What if I take the reverse integral of the… Oh, never mind."

Distinctive Features by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5. I think I want my mommy….

All alone. by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

6. Travelling in style!

Hitchin’ a ride. by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

Comments always welcome.
The whole set from our African Safari can be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157621906615382

Enjoy your virtual visit.

Happiness is a warm mom…

Happiness is a warm mom…

Happiness is a warm mom by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

Sunset on Zanzibar

Another cool sunset that we managed to get when we were in Africa.  This one taken with an S60

Sunset on Zanzibar by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

Catching up on some Tanzania 2009 editing

Yes, I’m STILL ediing photos from our trip to Africa in 2009… Here’s some of Zanzibar…. not just a map in Halo

1. The World’s game

The World’s game by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. A helping hand

A Helping Hand by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. Sunset

Sunset on Zanzibar by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4. Mrs Dragonspeed with two kids happy to ham it up for the camera

Mrs Dragonspeed and a couple of local kids by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5. Zanzibar door

Zanzibar Door by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

6. Sunset

Sunset on Zanzibar by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

7. Mrs Dragonspeed dwarfed by a Giant Aldabra Tortoise.

The Giant Aldabra Tortoise Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

Oh my, there are just so many amazing memories. Please feel free to browse the Flickr set at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157633384611500/with/8685991911/

Enjoy the tropical visit!

Some Time at Burnaby Lake

I went down for an hour to Burnaby Lake to see what I could see.  I was rewarded with a nice sunny time and a few lovely subjects:

1. The classic Wood Duck

Male  Wood Duck  (Aix sponsa) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. Green Winged Teal

Male  Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. Greater White-Fronted Goose

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4. Red-Winged Blackbird

Male Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5. Mrs Lesser Scaup

Female Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

6. Mr. Lesser Scaup

Male Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

More from the day at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157633252033217/with/8653585414/

Enjoy!

A walk around Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Out at Reifel, the marsh wrens were building and calling like mad. Many of the Northern ducks were already flying away, but a few other regulars also made an appearance, resulting in an interesting walk.

1. Golden-crowned Kinglet

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. Juvenile Bald Eagle

Juvenile Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. Marsh Wren on a cattail.

Male Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4. The always cool sandhill crane

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5. A first time sighting and photo of a Female red crossbill!

Female Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

A few more can be found on the Flickr set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157633191719538/with/8628823173/

I hope you enjoy them! Spring is here!