This is my 1st attempt at fireworks.  I really wish the Obvious Troll had posted a little sooner. 8-)    I did a lot of experimenting, but the shots I chose were all on the fireworks setting.  I have some with longer exposure but they did not come out like I wanted.  I played with one shot on PS but the others are as shot.

Comments & Critiques welcome!

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In keeping with the day a coupla pics.  One repeat gusting_old_glory and one taken last year at the Tarkio air show.  4th_July Everyone have a great 4th of July celebration.

As I sit here watching the playoff of the 2008 US Open, I just couldn't resist entering the theme.  There are rails, sort of. 8-)

What a beautiful day I spent @ Torrey Pines.Torrey_Pines_no_9 

My man Jiminez did not play up to his abilities.Jiminez3 

And Mickelson certainly didn't play up to expectation or ability.Phil Mickelson on Putting Green 

As Tiger begins his approach on 17  1 shot down, I'm still confident he will win the Open.Tiger on Putting Green 

Remember, there are rails. 8-)

Thanks for looking.

My first draft. (that was a bad pun very bad pun)  One shot is a little unconvential but I like it.  I'll let ya'll be the judge of that.  Another shot is a rerun but changed a bit due to a suggestion by Mr Quacker.

The wind can be so serendipitous.  At times it is an aid and at other times a handicap. 

The beauty can be demonstrated by the simple soaring of a bird.  wind_pirate 

In my case it can be an exhilarating experience. one_with_the_wind  I soloed for the first time on Memorial Day of 07 at Torre Pines.  As I said, it was exhilarating.

At times the wind can cause me to reflect about where I am. gusting_old_glory 

And sometimes, being hardheaded, I must go Against_the_Wind 

Comments & critiques are always welcome.  Ya'll have a great day.

 

Ashton, I don't know what you see in those scrawny Texas longhorns.  Here are some real LONGHORNS.

Bigun Big Boy Covey of Cows 

Just kiddin' Ashton.  I was born in Corpus and have spent a lot of time in the ole Lonestar State.  Hope ya like the pics.

Comments & critiques welcome.

I took this 2 years ago on Thanksgiving with my old Canon.  Hope ya like.Royal Blue 

Hi Folks:

After viewing your photos for a coupla years I've finally decided to get my feet wet.  I recently became unemployed and you can only spend soooo much time looking for new employment.  I hope I can figure out the correct links. 

Am I Blue?  Am I Blue? 

Past challenge Window Past challenge. Window 

This probably my clearest photo. Spoonbill 

My favorite. My Favorite 

I understand this photo is not very good, but it is meaningful to me.  While visiting my mother in NW Missouri I came across this new nesting pair @ Squaw Creek near Mound City, MO.  During migration season in December I've seen as many as 100 adult and 70 to 80 immature eagles in this area.  As far as I can ascertain this is only the 2nd nesting pair in the area. New nesting pair -- Squaw Creek 4-08 

Due to the system difficulties this is about my 10th try to get this saved. 8-) I hope it comes out alright.

Constructive criticism is always welcome.  Thanks for your time & patience.

Buckmiester

 

I took this 2 years ago with my old Canon.  Santa Catalina.