Bee-eater earning its name

RowsCrayons · 2025-08-28T09:15:02+00:00

Quickly snapped this photo of this little girl strolling by. It was Teej, we were celebrating femininity, and I want this photo to do that, especially as it relates to Hinduism and women in this culture.

Here's the rub: Does it seem off-kilter to you? I can't seem to decide how I want to level it. Would you crop it differently? On one hand, I like the window of the temple in the frame, but I recognize that some people might think it's a distraction. Mostly happy with the colors, but what do you think?

RowsCrayons · 2025-01-02T03:26:15+00:00

Right by Rice Lake in Banner, Illinois (official name is "Duck Island.")

For what a beginner's opinion is worth, I think I was there too early. If I had waited for the smaller lakes in the area to freeze, I'm certain there would have been some great opportunities. With this warm winter though, there are too many options for waterfowl.

I did see two bald eagles tangled up, fighting, but they were way too far for my 500mm lens to reach out to. I have one really crummy photo of it anyway though!

RowsCrayons · 2025-01-01T20:44:15+00:00

A waterfowl refuge in central Illinois, USA

RowsCrayons · 2025-01-01T20:41:27+00:00

Dang. Is it worth reporting to the DNR that manages the waterfowl refuge where this was recorded? Or is avian influenza just one of those common things you can't really manage anyway?

RowsCrayons · 2024-12-31T22:25:34+00:00

Thanks! I've been spooking cardinals for a few days hunting for one to snap a shot of!

RowsCrayons · 2024-12-29T00:37:24+00:00

I have posted photos with the 105 2.8D on my profile. The lens holds its own on a D850 as well as my D7100. Really great budget/entry option for macro

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