http://community.ovationtv.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New photos from Stuart on Ovation TV Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:26 GMT Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:26 GMT help@ovationtv.com (ovationtv) help@ovationtv.com (ovationtv) KickApps Feed Builder 2013-05-08T14:18:26Z 194 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=16878&sortType=recent&tags=null 0 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34BIF34/photo/19024410/16878.html I took this photograph of a Roseate Spoonbill yesterday while out on the daily shoot with Susan. I am always in search of birds in flight (BIF) because of the grace that one can capture. I must say though that these shots are far and few between but when it does happens it is a most gratifying experience for me as a photographer. Enjoy....... I took this photograph of a Roseate Spoonbill yesterday while out on the daily shoot with Susan. I am always in search of birds in flight (BIF) because of the grace that one can capture. I must say though that these shots are far and few between but when it does happens it is a most gratifying experience for me as a photographer. Enjoy....... Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:26 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34BIF34/photo/19024410/16878.html Stuart 2013-05-08T14:18:26Z Photography Nature Ovation TV I took this photograph of a Roseate Spoonbill yesterday while out on the daily shoot with Susan. I am always in search of birds in flight (BIF) because of the grace that one can capture. I must say though that these shots are far and few between but when it does happens it is a most gratifying experience for me as a photographer. Enjoy....... bif, birds, flight, in, nature, photography, spoonbill nonadult false "BIF" photo bif,birds,flight,in,nature,photography,spoonbill 77 9 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 12 Photography / Nature 2 19024410 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Splash34/photo/19007248/16878.html An Osprey lifts out of the water after a failed attempt to catch a fish. This bird of prey was so fast that I missed his dive into the water....but I managed to capture him as he came out. The suspended in air splash was the result of using a high shutter. Enjoy.......; An Osprey lifts out of the water after a failed attempt to catch a fish. This bird of prey was so fast that I missed his dive into the water....but I managed to capture him as he came out. The suspended in air splash was the result of using a high shutter. Enjoy.......; Fri, 03 May 2013 14:35:22 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Splash34/photo/19007248/16878.html Stuart 2013-05-03T14:35:22Z Photography Nature Ovation TV An Osprey lifts out of the water after a failed attempt to catch a fish. This bird of prey was so fast that I missed his dive into the water....but I managed to capture him as he came out. The suspended in air splash was the result of using a high shutter. Enjoy.......; nature, osprey, photography, shutter, speed, splash nonadult false "Splash" photo nature,osprey,photography,shutter,speed,splash 120 22 4.909091 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 34 Photography / Nature 3 19007248 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Narcissus34/photo/18918596/16878.html I am reminded of the mythological story of Narcissus when I look at this photograph. If you remember it's about a man who sees his reflection and falls in love with his own image. This snowy egret appears to be looking at it's reflection but as an avid bird enthusiast I am well aware that birds in fact do experience love.....just not with themselves, which is a trait that only we humans experience.. Enjoy........... I am reminded of the mythological story of Narcissus when I look at this photograph. If you remember it's about a man who sees his reflection and falls in love with his own image. This snowy egret appears to be looking at it's reflection but as an avid bird enthusiast I am well aware that birds in fact do experience love.....just not with themselves, which is a trait that only we humans experience.. Enjoy........... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:24:37 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Narcissus34/photo/18918596/16878.html Stuart 2013-04-11T02:24:37Z Photography Ovation TV I am reminded of the mythological story of Narcissus when I look at this photograph. If you remember it's about a man who sees his reflection and falls in love with his own image. This snowy egret appears to be looking at it's reflection but as an avid bird enthusiast I am well aware that birds in fact do experience love.....just not with themselves, which is a trait that only we humans experience.. Enjoy........... egret, love, nature, photography, reflection nonadult false "Narcissus" photo egret,love,nature,photography,reflection 92 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 8 Photography 1 18918596 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Extinction34/photo/18888664/16878.html  Once on the brink of extinction the Florida panther is slowly rebounding. This individual shows all of the tenasity and will to survive needed for these large cats to recover in their ever shrinking world. Enjoy........  Once on the brink of extinction the Florida panther is slowly rebounding. This individual shows all of the tenasity and will to survive needed for these large cats to recover in their ever shrinking world. Enjoy........ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:16:33 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Extinction34/photo/18888664/16878.html Stuart 2013-04-04T15:16:33Z Photography Nature Ovation TV  Once on the brink of extinction the Florida panther is slowly rebounding. This individual shows all of the tenasity and will to survive needed for these large cats to recover in their ever shrinking world. Enjoy........ florida, nature, panther, photography nonadult false "Extinction"? photo florida,nature,panther,photography 135 10 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 11 Photography / Nature 1 18888664 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34A-missed-opportunity34/photo/18872146/16878.html  I posted this photograph to show that sometimes I have chance encounters with birds that just don't reach my own personal standards of a good image. Problem being that I have no way to recreate the event. This shot of a Bald Eagle is a perfect example.....I was positioned facing into the sun. As consequence the birds wings are in shadow with no visible detail and is not tack sharp ( a must to meet my standards). I consider this a missed opportunity and will be haunted by this event for a long time. Pass me the tissues........  I posted this photograph to show that sometimes I have chance encounters with birds that just don't reach my own personal standards of a good image. Problem being that I have no way to recreate the event. This shot of a Bald Eagle is a perfect example.....I was positioned facing into the sun. As consequence the birds wings are in shadow with no visible detail and is not tack sharp ( a must to meet my standards). I consider this a missed opportunity and will be haunted by this event for a long time. Pass me the tissues........ Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:35:11 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34A-missed-opportunity34/photo/18872146/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-31T14:35:11Z Photography Nature Ovation TV  I posted this photograph to show that sometimes I have chance encounters with birds that just don't reach my own personal standards of a good image. Problem being that I have no way to recreate the event. This shot of a Bald Eagle is a perfect example.....I was positioned facing into the sun. As consequence the birds wings are in shadow with no visible detail and is not tack sharp ( a must to meet my standards). I consider this a missed opportunity and will be haunted by this event for a long time. Pass me the tissues........ fail, it, missed, nature, photography, suffering nonadult false "A missed opportunity" photo fail,it,missed,nature,photography,suffering 105 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 Photography / Nature 1 18872146 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Season34/photo/18854384/16878.html Here in Florida its breeding season, all the birds are constantly preening. If they are going to be accepted as a mate they must look their finest. It is part of the natural selection process.....only the fittest will be chosen. This Egret just finished when I took it's portrait, there will be a suitor in no time Enjoy....... Here in Florida its breeding season, all the birds are constantly preening. If they are going to be accepted as a mate they must look their finest. It is part of the natural selection process.....only the fittest will be chosen. This Egret just finished when I took it's portrait, there will be a suitor in no time Enjoy....... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:51:51 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Season34/photo/18854384/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-26T20:51:51Z Photography Nature Ovation TV Here in Florida its breeding season, all the birds are constantly preening. If they are going to be accepted as a mate they must look their finest. It is part of the natural selection process.....only the fittest will be chosen. This Egret just finished when I took it's portrait, there will be a suitor in no time Enjoy....... egret, nature, photography, preening nonadult false "Season" photo egret,nature,photography,preening 101 9 4.7777777 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 8 Photography / Nature 3 18854384 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Curiosity34/photo/18837994/16878.html An osprey watches me as I set up my camera. Unfazed by my presence he bears the countenance of curiosity. Enjoy....... An osprey watches me as I set up my camera. Unfazed by my presence he bears the countenance of curiosity. Enjoy....... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:29:18 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Curiosity34/photo/18837994/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-24T04:29:18Z Photography Nature Ovation TV An osprey watches me as I set up my camera. Unfazed by my presence he bears the countenance of curiosity. Enjoy....... birds, nature, osprey, photography nonadult false "Curiosity" photo birds,nature,osprey,photography 100 10 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 6 Photography / Nature 3 18837994 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Spring-34/photo/18827382/16878.html  I have tried to capture butterflies in flight for years.....not an easy pursuit. I have found that I get my best results by focusing on the plants that they frequent most often. They are a good signal that Spring has arrived. Enjoy....  I have tried to capture butterflies in flight for years.....not an easy pursuit. I have found that I get my best results by focusing on the plants that they frequent most often. They are a good signal that Spring has arrived. Enjoy.... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:21:55 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Spring-34/photo/18827382/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-21T16:21:55Z Photography Nature Ovation TV  I have tried to capture butterflies in flight for years.....not an easy pursuit. I have found that I get my best results by focusing on the plants that they frequent most often. They are a good signal that Spring has arrived. Enjoy.... butterfly, flight, nature, photography, spring nonadult false "Spring " photo butterfly,flight,nature,photography,spring 115 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 9 Photography / Nature 1 18827382 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Shutter-Speed34/photo/18813384/16878.html I find it amazing that a camera can capture an increment of time....based on the use of 'Shutter Speed'. I try to use this phenomenon to create images that the human eye cannot perceive. In this photograph I have captured the small drops of water (that we can't see) that follow after the large drop, (that we can see). Photography has the capability to show us unseen worlds if we just allow it. Enjoy...... I find it amazing that a camera can capture an increment of time....based on the use of 'Shutter Speed'. I try to use this phenomenon to create images that the human eye cannot perceive. In this photograph I have captured the small drops of water (that we can't see) that follow after the large drop, (that we can see). Photography has the capability to show us unseen worlds if we just allow it. Enjoy...... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:03:47 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Shutter-Speed34/photo/18813384/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-18T18:03:47Z Photography Nature Ovation TV I find it amazing that a camera can capture an increment of time....based on the use of 'Shutter Speed'. I try to use this phenomenon to create images that the human eye cannot perceive. In this photograph I have captured the small drops of water (that we can't see) that follow after the large drop, (that we can see). Photography has the capability to show us unseen worlds if we just allow it. Enjoy...... nature, photography, speed, unseen, water, worlds nonadult false "Shutter Speed" photo nature,photography,speed,unseen,water,worlds 120 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 6 Photography / Nature 0 18813384 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Mangroves34/photo/18798772/16878.html  While gliding through the water in a kayak birds don't seem to be as camera shy. Somehow I am perceived as just another denizen of the mangroves, rising and falling with the tide. As a result I'm able to get close up shots of my favorite subject's, like this one. Enjoy.........  While gliding through the water in a kayak birds don't seem to be as camera shy. Somehow I am perceived as just another denizen of the mangroves, rising and falling with the tide. As a result I'm able to get close up shots of my favorite subject's, like this one. Enjoy......... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:40:31 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Mangroves34/photo/18798772/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-14T20:40:31Z Photography Nature Ovation TV  While gliding through the water in a kayak birds don't seem to be as camera shy. Somehow I am perceived as just another denizen of the mangroves, rising and falling with the tide. As a result I'm able to get close up shots of my favorite subject's, like this one. Enjoy......... birds, green, heron, mangroves, nature, photography, swamp nonadult false "Mangroves" photo birds,green,heron,mangroves,nature,photography,swamp 148 9 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 14 Photography / Nature 0 18798772 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Red-Tail34/photo/18761418/16878.html For a long time I have been in search of a photograph that shows a red tail hawk's "Red tail". This bird must have know about my quest because he turned his back to me showing off that beautiful tail I have been in search of. Enjoy........ For a long time I have been in search of a photograph that shows a red tail hawk's "Red tail". This bird must have know about my quest because he turned his back to me showing off that beautiful tail I have been in search of. Enjoy........ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:17:45 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Red-Tail34/photo/18761418/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-06T15:17:45Z Photography Nature Ovation TV For a long time I have been in search of a photograph that shows a red tail hawk's "Red tail". This bird must have know about my quest because he turned his back to me showing off that beautiful tail I have been in search of. Enjoy........ birds, hack, nature, photography, red, tail nonadult false "Red Tail" photo birds,hack,nature,photography,red,tail 356 19 4.9473686 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 18 Photography / Nature 3 18761418 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Ambush34/photo/18744798/16878.html I took this photograph of an American Bald Eagle yesterday. As I was following him through the view finder I saw him (her?) drop his legs, talons at ready. I didn't see the other bird coming into frame until I looked at the images later. I don't know if was an intentional ambush or not but the other bird averted it's imminent demise by applying a simple maneuver. Enjoy....... I took this photograph of an American Bald Eagle yesterday. As I was following him through the view finder I saw him (her?) drop his legs, talons at ready. I didn't see the other bird coming into frame until I looked at the images later. I don't know if was an intentional ambush or not but the other bird averted it's imminent demise by applying a simple maneuver. Enjoy....... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:27:09 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Ambush34/photo/18744798/16878.html Stuart 2013-03-02T00:27:09Z Photography Nature Ovation TV I took this photograph of an American Bald Eagle yesterday. As I was following him through the view finder I saw him (her?) drop his legs, talons at ready. I didn't see the other bird coming into frame until I looked at the images later. I don't know if was an intentional ambush or not but the other bird averted it's imminent demise by applying a simple maneuver. Enjoy....... ambush, eagle, flight, nature, photography nonadult false "Ambush" photo ambush,eagle,flight,nature,photography 256 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 9 Photography / Nature 1 18744798 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34The-Guardian34/photo/18703083/16878.html  A female great white heron defends her nest against an interloper. The guardian strikes a pose, warning all within view to stay away. Enjoy.......  A female great white heron defends her nest against an interloper. The guardian strikes a pose, warning all within view to stay away. Enjoy....... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:08:24 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34The-Guardian34/photo/18703083/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-22T22:08:24Z Photography Nature Ovation TV  A female great white heron defends her nest against an interloper. The guardian strikes a pose, warning all within view to stay away. Enjoy....... guarding, heron, nature, photography, white nonadult false "The Guardian" photo guarding,heron,nature,photography,white 274 5 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 7 Photography / Nature 2 18703083 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34After-the-Rain34/photo/18687371/16878.html Florida's state bird is the mockingbird. Perched on a branch after a rain, she fluff's up her feathers. Basking in the sunshine, waiting for a breeze, she will be dry in no time. Enjoy...... Florida's state bird is the mockingbird. Perched on a branch after a rain, she fluff's up her feathers. Basking in the sunshine, waiting for a breeze, she will be dry in no time. Enjoy...... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:10:20 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34After-the-Rain34/photo/18687371/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-21T05:10:20Z Photography Nature Ovation TV Florida's state bird is the mockingbird. Perched on a branch after a rain, she fluff's up her feathers. Basking in the sunshine, waiting for a breeze, she will be dry in no time. Enjoy...... birds, nature, photography, rain nonadult false "After the Rain" photo birds,nature,photography,rain 339 9 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 11 Photography / Nature 1 18687371 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Perch34/photo/18658865/16878.html Of all the things I photograph butterflies are the most difficult to capture in flight. This image is one that frustrated me the most. I focused on the flower then waited for the butterfly to approach......alas when I hit the shutter button he had already landed on his perch. Maybe next time. Enjoy...... Of all the things I photograph butterflies are the most difficult to capture in flight. This image is one that frustrated me the most. I focused on the flower then waited for the butterfly to approach......alas when I hit the shutter button he had already landed on his perch. Maybe next time. Enjoy...... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:10:03 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Perch34/photo/18658865/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-14T19:10:03Z Photography Nature Ovation TV Of all the things I photograph butterflies are the most difficult to capture in flight. This image is one that frustrated me the most. I focused on the flower then waited for the butterfly to approach......alas when I hit the shutter button he had already landed on his perch. Maybe next time. Enjoy...... butterfly, nature, photography nonadult false "Perch" photo butterfly,nature,photography 306 5 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 Photography / Nature 0 18658865 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Blue34/photo/18641029/16878.html If I could just fly into a blue sky.....perhaps tonight in a dream. If I could just fly into a blue sky.....perhaps tonight in a dream. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:43 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Blue34/photo/18641029/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-11T14:30:43Z Ovation TV If I could just fly into a blue sky.....perhaps tonight in a dream. blue, egret, flying, nature nonadult false "Blue" photo blue,egret,flying,nature 518 10 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 12 1 18641029 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Ripple34/photo/18585831/16878.html I was taking a photograph of this egret drinking, hoping to catch a few drops of water falling from it's beak. I missed the drops of water but instead caught the ripple from the last drop. Not what I was after but it turned out better than I expected. Enjoy.......... I was taking a photograph of this egret drinking, hoping to catch a few drops of water falling from it's beak. I missed the drops of water but instead caught the ripple from the last drop. Not what I was after but it turned out better than I expected. Enjoy.......... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:15:11 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Ripple34/photo/18585831/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-05T03:15:11Z Photography Ovation TV I was taking a photograph of this egret drinking, hoping to catch a few drops of water falling from it's beak. I missed the drops of water but instead caught the ripple from the last drop. Not what I was after but it turned out better than I expected. Enjoy.......... egret, nature, photography, ripple, water nonadult false "Ripple" photo egret,nature,photography,ripple,water 278 10 4.9 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 12 Photography 0 18585831 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Waiting-for-a-Winner34/photo/18568787/16878.html This is an Art loving cat......waiting for a winner. His name is Fraud. This is an Art loving cat......waiting for a winner. His name is Fraud. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:34:09 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Waiting-for-a-Winner34/photo/18568787/16878.html Stuart 2013-02-01T13:34:09Z Ovation TV This is an Art loving cat......waiting for a winner. His name is Fraud. nonadult false "Waiting for a Winner" photo 330 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 4 2 18568787 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Black34/photo/18513045/16878.html This image was difficult to achieve because of the proximity of the large Black Panther. Not having much experience with big cat's I was apprehensive on how to light the situation quickly and remove myself from the potential clutches of this obviously agitated creature. Granted there was a handler present.....but the thought's of that saying, "A wild animal is never tamed", kept me on edge. Thank goodness for " Image Stabilization"! Enjoy....... This image was difficult to achieve because of the proximity of the large Black Panther. Not having much experience with big cat's I was apprehensive on how to light the situation quickly and remove myself from the potential clutches of this obviously agitated creature. Granted there was a handler present.....but the thought's of that saying, "A wild animal is never tamed", kept me on edge. Thank goodness for " Image Stabilization"! Enjoy....... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:19:58 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Black34/photo/18513045/16878.html Stuart 2013-01-22T04:19:58Z Photography Ovation TV This image was difficult to achieve because of the proximity of the large Black Panther. Not having much experience with big cat's I was apprehensive on how to light the situation quickly and remove myself from the potential clutches of this obviously agitated creature. Granted there was a handler present.....but the thought's of that saying, "A wild animal is never tamed", kept me on edge. Thank goodness for " Image Stabilization"! Enjoy....... black, nature, panther, photography nonadult false "Black" photo black,nature,panther,photography 492 7 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 10 Photography 3 18513045 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Portrait-of-a-Crane/photo/18503969/16878.html  A sandhill crane posed for it's portrait in my back yard yesterday. Amazing that they are considered pests in some parts of the country  A sandhill crane posed for it's portrait in my back yard yesterday. Amazing that they are considered pests in some parts of the country Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:36:21 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Portrait-of-a-Crane/photo/18503969/16878.html Stuart 2013-01-19T23:36:21Z Ovation TV  A sandhill crane posed for it's portrait in my back yard yesterday. Amazing that they are considered pests in some parts of the country arts, for, Nature, stand, the, up nonadult false Portrait of a Crane. photo arts,for,Nature,stand,the,up 437 5 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 8 1 18503969 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Dreaming34/photo/18457551/16878.html I often wonder if captive animals remember their place of origin. As I watched this Colobus monkey, sitting in the sun, his demeanor would change as if he were transfixed with memories of some distant jungle. Dreaming or perhaps a case of wanderlust? Enjoy....... I often wonder if captive animals remember their place of origin. As I watched this Colobus monkey, sitting in the sun, his demeanor would change as if he were transfixed with memories of some distant jungle. Dreaming or perhaps a case of wanderlust? Enjoy....... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:07:47 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Dreaming34/photo/18457551/16878.html Stuart 2013-01-12T03:07:47Z Photography Nature Ovation TV I often wonder if captive animals remember their place of origin. As I watched this Colobus monkey, sitting in the sun, his demeanor would change as if he were transfixed with memories of some distant jungle. Dreaming or perhaps a case of wanderlust? Enjoy....... nature, photography nonadult false "Dreaming"? photo nature,photography 493 12 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 18 Photography / Nature 3 18457551 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Landing34/photo/18414319/16878.html This is an example of something I didn't see when I snapped the shutter. The dragonfly was had landed on a reed.....what I didn't see was the blue patch behind it, caused by the play of light on the water. It was a pleasant surprise, as it highlighted the small insect. Enjoy...... This is an example of something I didn't see when I snapped the shutter. The dragonfly was had landed on a reed.....what I didn't see was the blue patch behind it, caused by the play of light on the water. It was a pleasant surprise, as it highlighted the small insect. Enjoy...... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:23:49 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Landing34/photo/18414319/16878.html Stuart 2013-01-05T01:23:49Z Photography Nature Ovation TV This is an example of something I didn't see when I snapped the shutter. The dragonfly was had landed on a reed.....what I didn't see was the blue patch behind it, caused by the play of light on the water. It was a pleasant surprise, as it highlighted the small insect. Enjoy...... dragonfly, nature, nature, photography, suprise nonadult false "Landing". photo dragonfly,nature,nature,photography,suprise 295 5 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 4 Photography / Nature 1 18414319 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Lorikeet34/photo/18391947/16878.html What a wonder nature is to bestow such color on such a diminutive creature. Enjoy......... What a wonder nature is to bestow such color on such a diminutive creature. Enjoy......... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:05:34 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Lorikeet34/photo/18391947/16878.html Stuart 2013-01-01T01:05:34Z Photography Nature Ovation TV What a wonder nature is to bestow such color on such a diminutive creature. Enjoy......... birds, color, lorikeet, natue, nature, photography nonadult false "Lorikeet". photo birds,color,lorikeet,natue,nature,photography 611 9 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 7 Photography / Nature 2 18391947 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Light-and-Dark34/photo/18365733/16878.html I am in constant search of photographic moments that contain extreme light and dark.  Though rare, if one is persistent, such an occasion will present itself. This photograph is an example of one of those moments. Enjoy......... I am in constant search of photographic moments that contain extreme light and dark.  Though rare, if one is persistent, such an occasion will present itself. This photograph is an example of one of those moments. Enjoy......... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:09:11 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Light-and-Dark34/photo/18365733/16878.html Stuart 2012-12-28T11:09:11Z Photography Ovation TV I am in constant search of photographic moments that contain extreme light and dark.  Though rare, if one is persistent, such an occasion will present itself. This photograph is an example of one of those moments. Enjoy......... birds, dark, extreme, florida, light, nature, pelican, photography nonadult false "Light and Dark". photo birds,dark,extreme,florida,light,nature,pelican,photography 425 10 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 8 Photography 3 18365733 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515 http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Focus34/photo/16717745/16878.html   Bird's in flight (BIF) are a big favorite of mine. However this type of image is not as easy as I thought it would be. The biggest problem I encountered was focusing. As the bird flies by your selection of the type of focus settings you set in your camera (Automatic, Continous, Manual Etc) can make or break the shot. Never mind the fact that you have to frame a moving object....but thats another challange. Enjoy.........   Bird's in flight (BIF) are a big favorite of mine. However this type of image is not as easy as I thought it would be. The biggest problem I encountered was focusing. As the bird flies by your selection of the type of focus settings you set in your camera (Automatic, Continous, Manual Etc) can make or break the shot. Never mind the fact that you have to frame a moving object....but thats another challange. Enjoy......... Sun, 13 May 2012 17:37:32 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_34Focus34/photo/16717745/16878.html Stuart 2012-05-13T17:37:32Z Ovation TV   Bird's in flight (BIF) are a big favorite of mine. However this type of image is not as easy as I thought it would be. The biggest problem I encountered was focusing. As the bird flies by your selection of the type of focus settings you set in your camera (Automatic, Continous, Manual Etc) can make or break the shot. Never mind the fact that you have to frame a moving object....but thats another challange. Enjoy......... birds, camera, focus, settings nonadult false "Focus" photo birds,camera,focus,settings 535 29 4.96552 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4698595&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_18665361_16878_4698595_ap_160X120.jpg false 34 16 16717745 4698595 Artist, Community Leader 243515