Reptile Garden
Reptile Garden by Ken R. Sheide

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0709_0198.jpg 63K 600x800 image. Fawn White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) eating grass at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0198
0709_0206.jpg 65K 600x800 image. Buck White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) feeding at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/100th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0206
0709_0210.jpg 38K 600x800 image. Sunset view of the reservoir at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 2 seconds, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0210
0709_0211.jpg 71K 600x800 image. Sunrise at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Av at f/14 and 1/60th second (-1 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0211
0709_0264 0709_0264.jpg 39K 800x600 image. Sanderling (Calidris alba) sprinter flying across the beach at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/13 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0284 0709_0284.jpg 40K 800x600 image. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) fishing in the rising tidewater at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/13 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0289.jpg 52K 600x800 image. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) taking a break from fishing at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/14 and 1/1000th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0289
0709_0291 0709_0291.jpg 54K 800x600 image. Beach disco! Snowy Egrets (Egretta thula) dancing at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/14 and 1/1000th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0300.jpg 67K 600x800 image. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis) foraging in the area exposed by low tide at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/10 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0300
0709_0304 0709_0304.jpg 42K 800x600 image. What seems to be a Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) begging for food from a Snowy Egret (Egretta thula). Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/10 and 1/1000th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0339.jpg 39K 600x800 image. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) resting on the beach at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/11 and 1/1000th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0339
0709_0355 0709_0355.jpg 51K 800x600 image. Flock of Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) resting on the beach at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/10 and 1/1000th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0369 0709_0369.jpg 102K 800x600 image. Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) eating pieces of crab he chewed up and then spit out at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/250th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0377 0709_0377.jpg 36K 800x600 image. Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) posing for a portrait at Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/250th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0390 0709_0390.jpg 67K 800x600 image. Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) drake in eclipse plumage at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/9 and 1/250th second (- 1 1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0395.jpg 64K 600x800 image. Punk rock Green Heron (Butorides virescens) scratching and showing off his mohawk at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/13 and 1/250th second (-1 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0395
0709_0416 0709_0416.jpg 34K 800x600 image. Reflection of trees lit by sunrise light at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/400th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0418 0709_0418.jpg 49K 800x600 image. Female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) lit by sunrise light at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/500th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0424 0709_0424.jpg 59K 800x600 image. Beaver (Castor canadensis) enjoying a morning swim at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/100th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0440 0709_0440.jpg 28K 800x600 image. Unknown dragonfly species photographed in the late morning at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/500th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon EF12, Canon EF25, Canon EF25 II, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0458 0709_0458.jpg 86K 800x600 image. Beaver (Castor canadensis) enjoying breakfast at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/100th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0476 0709_0476.jpg 75K 800x600 image. One of a family of four River Otters (Lontra canadensis) who swam by me at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/500th second (+1 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0485.jpg 48K 600x800 image. Unknown turtle species sunning at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/125th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0485
0709_0495.jpg 57K 600x800 image. Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/200th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0495
0709_0508 0709_0508.jpg 65K 800x600 image. Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) who was hanging out with a group of Mallards at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/500th second (+1 1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0510 0709_0510.jpg 58K 800x600 image. Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) drake nearly completely switched over from eclipse to breeding plumage. Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/6.3 and 1/500th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0516.jpg 42K 600x800 image. Great Egret (Ardea alba) who was preening on a cloudy day at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/6.3 and 1/640th second (+1 1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0516
0709_0537.jpg 39K 600x800 image. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) demonstrating what it is to have a bad hair day. Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/200th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0537
0709_0546 0709_0546.jpg 84K 800x600 image. Juvenile Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) patiently waiting for a fish to show up in the water below her on a dark, cloudy day at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/80th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0580.jpg 45K 600x800 image. Immature Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) hunting in the early morning shadows at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0580
0709_0593 0709_0593.jpg 24K 800x600 image. Great Egret (Ardea alba) in flight at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/9 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0599.jpg 61K 600x800 image. Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) enjoying the morning sun at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0599
0709_0628 0709_0628.jpg 56K 800x600 image. Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) resting on barnacle-encrusted wood at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/1000th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0636 0709_0636.jpg 63K 800x600 image. I'm pretty sure this is a Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0644.jpg 47K 600x800 image. Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing in a canal at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in M at f/10 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0644
0709_0697 0709_0697.jpg 29K 800x600 image. Great Egret (Ardea alba) with fish at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in M at f/11 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0705 0709_0705.jpg 44K 800x600 image. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) foraging along the edge of the water at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in M at f/11 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0708 0709_0708.jpg 53K 800x600 image. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) searching for fish at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0710 0709_0710.jpg 137K 800x600 image. Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) eating grass at the edge of a canal at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0717.jpg 144K 600x800 image. Demon bird Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) with mouth open, wings held out, and nictitating membrane closed over eyes. Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/9 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0717
0709_0728 0709_0728.jpg 101K 800x600 image. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) enjoying itself in a natural garden of wildflowers at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/1000th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0738 0709_0738.jpg 51K 800x600 image. Some of the bloated stomach Chincoteague Ponies surrounded by Cattle Egrets. Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/500th second (+1 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0748.jpg 65K 600x800 image. Bleah! Great Egret (Ardea alba) expressing displeasure with me for taking his picture. Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/10 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0748
0709_0749.jpg 67K 600x800 image. Self-conscious Great Egret (Ardea alba) checking himself for BO at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/10 and 1/1250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0749
0709_0753.jpg 25K 600x800 image. Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) hunting along the edge of the reeds and water at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4.5 and 1/800th second (+1 1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0753
0709_0754.jpg 29K 600x800 image. Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) portrait taken at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/800th second (+1 1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0754
0709_0762.jpg 53K 600x800 image. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) resting on the beach in the afternoon at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/800th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0762
0709_0775 0709_0775.jpg 23K 800x600 image. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) sleeping on the beach at Chincoteague NWR, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/800th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0791.jpg 44K 600x800 image. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) waiting on breakfast fish at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0791
0709_0802 0709_0802.jpg 85K 800x600 image. Cliche dew-covered spiderweb backlit by sunrise light at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/8 and 1/800th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0811.jpg 61K 600x800 image. Dew-covered grass flower photographed in sunrise light at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/8 and 1/125th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon EF12, Canon EF25, Canon EF25 II, Gitzo G1348. 09/07. 0709_0811
0709_0871 0709_0871.jpg 91K 800x600 image. Sunset reflection in Lee Hall Reservoir at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/8 and 10 seconds (-2/3 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #173, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0881 0709_0881.jpg 104K 800x600 image. Beaver (Castor canadensis) who watched me as he ate; apparently afraid that I'd attempt to steal his breakfast twig. Shot at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/125th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0898 0709_0898.jpg 68K 800x600 image. Unknown butterfly in open field at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/800th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0908 0709_0908.jpg 76K 800x600 image. What I believe is a male Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) in eclipse plumage at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/13 and 1/250th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0709_0927 0709_0927.jpg 44K 800x600 image. Domestic Muscovy (Cairina moschata) ducklings and autumn leaves in the water at Ridgeway Park, Hampton, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/800th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Gitzo G1348. 09/07.
0710_0009.jpg 60K 600x800 image. Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) who had really torn this old snag apart when I came across him! Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/100th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0009
0710_0055.jpg 119K 600x800 image. Covered walking bridge at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA. 30D in Av at f/10 and 20 seconds, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0055
0710_0124 0710_0124.jpg 35K 800x600 image. I'm not positive but I believe this is a female Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia). Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/5.6 and 1/400th second (+1 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0152 0710_0152.jpg 48K 800x600 image. Green Heron (Butorides virescens) with a fish so large he didn't even try eating it and instead set it down. Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/9 and 1/250th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0161.jpg 56K 600x800 image. Green Heron (Butorides virescens) doing pre-fishing leg stretches at Newport News Park, VA. Cropped from a horizontal. 30D in Tv at f/11 and 1/250th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0161
0710_0172.jpg 49K 600x800 image. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) fisherman showing off his catch at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/8 and 1/640th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0172
0710_0174 0710_0174.jpg 46K 800x600 image. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) portrait. An unusual composition with most of him off the left edge, but I like it. Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/9 and 1/250th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 550EX, Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord 2, Wimberley flash bracket, fresnel flash attachment, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0181.jpg 61K 600x800 image. Juveline Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) backlit by afternoon sun at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/160th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0181
0710_0193.jpg 96K 600x800 image. First year Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) looking for squirrel breakfast at Newport News Park, VA. Even at ISO 640 I had a very slow shutter speed here. 30D in Tv at f/4 and 1/50th second (-2/3 compensation), Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0193
0710_0211.jpg 132K 600x800 image. Jenne Farm, south of Woodstock, VT, lit by first-morning light. I think there's a Vermont law that if you go to photograph in the state you must take at least one picture of Jenne Farm. 30D in Av at f/13 and 1/6th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0211
0710_0217.jpg 142K 600x800 image. Bright-colored maple split by what I speculate was a lightning strike. Photographed in the pasture of Jenne Farm, south of Woodstock, VT. 30D in Av at f/13 and 1/6th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0217
0710_0284.jpg 103K 600x800 image. Scene in the streets of Woodstock, VT. 30D in Av at f/14 and 1/15th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0284
0710_0294 0710_0294.jpg 95K 800x600 image. Fall foliage as seen from within the Middle Bridge of Woodstock, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/5th second (-1 compensation), Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0310.jpg 83K 600x800 image. One of the buildings at Sleepy Hollow Farm on Cloudland Road near Woodstock, VT. The Vermont law I estimate exists that requires photographers to shoot Jenne Farm also includes this farm. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/6th second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0310
0710_0333.jpg 52K 600x800 image. Kent Pond just outside Killington, VT lit by the rising sun and covered in morning fog. 30D in Av at f/18 and 4 seconds, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0333
0710_0351 0710_0351.jpg 113K 800x600 image. Mushrooms growing on a stump near Texas Falls in Green Mountain National Forest, VT. 30D in Av at f/20 and 4/10th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Canon EF12, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0373.jpg 112K 600x800 image. Chittenden Mill (AKA Old Red Mill) in Jericho, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/20th second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0373
0710_0377.jpg 133K 600x800 image. Forest path behind the Chittenden Mill (AKA Old Red Mill) in Jericho, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 2/3rd second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0377
0710_0382.jpg 131K 600x800 image. Interesting rock covered will autumn leaves in the woods behind the Chittenden Mill (AKA Old Red Mill) in Jericho, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/5th second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0382
0710_0387.jpg 109K 600x800 image. Water-carved rocks in the Brown's River in Jericho, VT. 30D in Av at f/14 and 1/3rd second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0387
0710_0395.jpg 147K 600x800 image. Trees covered in fall foliage along Highway 108 southeast of Jeffersonville, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/15th second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0395
0710_0399 0710_0399.jpg 114K 800x600 image. Route 108 winding through Smuggler's Notch between Jeffersonville and Stowe, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/8th second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0407 0710_0407.jpg 101K 800x600 image. Interesting ground detail near Moss Glenn Falls north of Granville, VT. 30D in Av at f/18 and 1 2/3rd seconds, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0415 0710_0415.jpg 122K 800x600 image. Maple leaf on ground in Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1 second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0418 0710_0418.jpg 99K 800x600 image. Close-up of a dew-covered maple leaf on the ground in Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/22 and 6 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Canon EF12, Canon EF25, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0424 0710_0424.jpg 103K 800x600 image. Maple tree in Killington, VT. This was in the parking lot of the hotel where I stayed which shows you don't have to go far for good images! 30D in Av at f/14 and 1 second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0435.jpg 125K 600x800 image. Rotting log surrounded by recently-fallen leaves. Shot near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/13 and 10 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0435
0710_0439 0710_0439.jpg 118K 800x600 image. Covered bridge in West Arlington, VT surrounded by autumn colors. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1 1/3 second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0442 0710_0442.jpg 156K 800x600 image. Sumack and other foliage in full autumn color. West Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/8 and 1/6th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0449 0710_0449.jpg 122K 800x600 image. Hillside near West Arlington, VT ablaze in fall colors. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/40th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Canon 2x TC II, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0455.jpg 127K 600x800 image. Another view of the covered bridge in West Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/3rd second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0455
0710_0459 0710_0459.jpg 97K 800x600 image. Yet another view of the covered bridge in West Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/3rd second, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Tiffen Grad-ND 0.6, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0464.jpg 100K 600x800 image. Headstones in the St. James Church's cemetery. Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/6.3 and 1/30th second (+1 compensation), Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0464
0710_0474.jpg 89K 600x800 image. The Old First Congregational Church in Old Bennington, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/13th second (+1 1/3 compensation), Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Tiffen Grad-ND 0.6, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0474
0710_0484 0710_0484.jpg 100K 800x600 image. Graveyard in Old Bennington, VT. Robert Frost is buried here. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/4th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0487 0710_0487.jpg 87K 800x600 image. Bronze mountain lion cast in 1896 and on display in the historic district of Old Bennington, VT. 30D in Av at f/5.6 and 1/13th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0499 0710_0499.jpg 105K 800x600 image. Roaring Brook along Kelly Strand Road near East Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/14 and 2 1/2 seconds, Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Tiffen Grad-ND 0.6, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0514.jpg 102K 600x800 image. Section of the Kelly Strand Road east of East Arlington, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 4/10th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0514
0710_0521.jpg 99K 600x800 image. Covered bridge on the edge of town in Grafton, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/3rd second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0521
0710_0527 0710_0527.jpg 43K 800x600 image. Rocks and pre-dawn reflections along the shoreline of Kent Pond near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 5 seconds, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0535.jpg 57K 600x800 image. Pre-dawn scene at Kent Pond near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1 2/3rd seconds (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0535
0710_0543.jpg 112K 600x800 image. Autumn stoplight colors reflected in Kent Pond near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1 second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Canon 2x TC II, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0543
0710_0552.jpg 73K 600x800 image. Autumn foliage on fire with sunrise light at Kent Pond near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/5th second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0552
0710_0558 0710_0558.jpg 86K 800x600 image. Log floating in Kent Pond with vibrant autumn trees in the background illuminated by the sunrise. Kent Pond near Killington, VT. 30D in Av at f/18 and 1/2 second, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0570.jpg 111K 600x800 image. Union Christian Church in Plymouth Notch, VT; home of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/8th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0570
0710_0571.jpg 124K 600x800 image. Historic buildings in Plymouth Notch, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/4th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Tiffen Grad-ND 0.9, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0571
0710_0572 0710_0572.jpg 95K 800x600 image. The road leading out of Plymouth Notch, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/15th second (+1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0576 0710_0576.jpg 120K 800x600 image. Old barn lit by morning sunlight in Plymouth Notch, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/20th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0579 0710_0579.jpg 107K 800x600 image. Scenic view in Plymouth Notch, VT; birthplace of Calvin Coolidge. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/8th second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0588 0710_0588.jpg 136K 800x600 image. Hay bales and background trees just lit by the morning sun sneaking over the hill. Plymouth Notch, VT. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/15th second, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0593.jpg 47K 600x800 image. Unknown caterpillar at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA. 30D in Av at f/8 and 1/40th second, Canon 180mm f/3.5L, Canon EF25, Two Canon EF25 IIs, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0593
0710_0603 0710_0603.jpg 78K 800x600 image. Close-up of leaf moistened by rain. Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA. 30D in Av at f/18 and 2.5 seconds (+2/3 compensation), Canon 180mm f/3.5L, Canon EF25, Canon EF25 II, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0636 0710_0636.jpg 75K 800x600 image. Pre-sunrise view of trees surrounded by mist at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/4 and 1/100th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0640 0710_0640.jpg 79K 800x600 image. Detail in swamp at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Av at f/4 and 1/125th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0658 0710_0658.jpg 45K 800x600 image. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata) hunting for food at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/800th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Canon 1.4x TC, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07.
0710_0678.jpg 73K 600x800 image. Juvenile Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter Cooperii) taking a brief rest while hunting songbirds at Newport News Park, VA. 30D in Tv at f/7.1 and 1/640th second, Canon 500mm f/4L IS, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 10/07. 0710_0678
0710_0699 0710_0699.jpg 113K 800x600 image. Row of cannon behind the Virginia Memorial at Gettysburg,PA. 30D in Av at f/18 and 3.2 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07.
0710_0707.jpg 28K 600x800 image. Some of the statues on the Virginia Memorial just after sunset. Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/4th second (-1 1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0707
0710_0713.jpg 30K 600x800 image. The Mississippi Memorial at dusk. Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 2.5 seconds (-2/3 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0713
0710_0736.jpg 128K 600x800 image. House on the battlefield photographed in the afternoon at Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/15th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0736
0710_0743.jpg 65K 600x800 image. Eagle on top of a New York State memorial near the Pennsylvania Memorial at Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/25th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0743
0710_0744.jpg 52K 600x800 image. Pennsylvania Memorial at Gettysburg, PA. You can stand on the platform at the top to get a nice view of the battlefield. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/20th second (-1/3 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0744
0710_0758.jpg 32K 600x800 image. Fenceline along the High Water Mark Trail at Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/16 and 1/2 second (-2/3 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0758
0710_0762 0710_0762.jpg 86K 800x600 image. Farmhouse and field photographed at sunset. Gettysburg,PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 13 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07.
0710_0764.jpg 73K 600x800 image. Artillery piece with farm in the background. Photographed after sunset at Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 20 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07. 0710_0764
0710_0765 0710_0765.jpg 39K 800x600 image. Artillery piece sihouette at sunset. Gettysburg,PA. I had to lay the cheap tripod I was using on the ground, hold it steady with my hand, and use the ballhead's vertical slot to get the low angle I needed for this shot. 30D in Av at f/11 and 2 seconds, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 10/07.
0711_0016 0711_0016.jpg 112K 800x600 image. Gravestones at Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/4th second, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 11/07.
0711_0021.jpg 75K 600x800 image. Road and farmhouse at sunset. Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 1/4th second (+2/3 compensation), Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 11/07. 0711_0021
0711_0022.jpg 41K 600x800 image. My favorite farmhouse on the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. Shot just after sunset with the 30D in Av at f/11 and 1.3 seconds (+1/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 11/07. 0711_0022
0711_0027 0711_0027.jpg 50K 800x600 image. Section of fence in a field with the post-sunset shadow of the Earth providing the nice blue sky color in the background. Gettysburg, PA. 30D in Av at f/11 and 5 seconds (+2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 11/07.
0711_0032.jpg 31K 600x800 image. One of literally thousands of monuments on the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. Shot with the post-sunset sky in the background. 30D in Av at f/8 and 6 seconds (-2/3 compensation), Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L, Cokin #173, Arca-Swiss B1, Bogen 3001S. 11/07. 0711_0032
0711_0053.jpg 73K 600x800 image. A maple leaf changing colors on the bark of a log at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA. 30D in Av at f/20 and 5 seconds, Canon 180mm f/3.5L, Canon EF25, Canon EF25 II, Cokin #164 (Circ-Pol), Arca-Swiss B1, Gitzo G1348. 11/07. 0711_0053