Saturday, May 22, 2010

Camera Critters


I missed last weekend because of thunderstorms in my area.

Today I'll finish with the critters we found on our adventure to the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park.



Turtles Sunning

The turtles were out sunning themselves.


Turtle




Mallard Ducks


I think the mallards have a nest under the bridge.


Mockingbird


And last, but certainly in his mind, not least ... the mockingbird who did not want his portrait done. Too bad!

Happy Critter Day everyone!

Joy to You!





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18 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMay 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Great shots, love the turtles.

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  2. Misty DawnSMay 22, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Great photos! I especially love the first turtle shot!

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  3. Iowa Gardening WomanMay 22, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Must be a beautiful park, love the turtles! Great shots.

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  4. Hootin AnniMay 22, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Me, being another Texan appreciates the beauty of the stubborn Mockingbird [giggles]. I love hearing them in the morning. Well, they sing most all day long around here!!

    Thanks for the visit, and I loved viewing your critter photos. Have a great weekend.

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  5. Sarah SullivanMay 22, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Oh what a lovely day..how did you get that close to the mockingbird? We only have a couple of those here...very seldom I do so love to hear them sing at night! I love the turtles to:) Hugs to you, Sarah

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  6. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Box turtles are so sweet, we have them too and I love to watch them sun bathe!

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  7. Lisa @ Perfectly PeculiarMay 22, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Nice photography, really well done!

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  8. Phil SladeMay 22, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Lovely tutles, an impressive size too from tre looks of it. A pity your mockingbird didn't want a portarit but I'm sure you will find a more willing subject soon.

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  9. wildcatwoodsMay 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Lovely shots..good capture of the ever busy mockingbird!

    cats of wildcat woods

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  10. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 22, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    This looks like a place I could spend HOURS! Great photos.

    Jan
    GDP

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  11. WildflowerhouseMay 22, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Great photo's! I know those turtles are not from Seattle area.Rain, rain and more.....

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  12. KateMay 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Turtles are fun to watch; the top photo shows some pretty good sized ones. Birds are not easy to capture, and perhaps you're right, the mockingbird is just plain shy of cameras!

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  13. Nikki - Notes of LifeMay 22, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    That looks like a great place to go to for critter photos! Your captures are wonderful :)

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  14. Pretty ThingsMay 22, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Love me some turtles!

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  15. MichaelMay 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Love those turtles. The one on the rock looks like he's in turtle heaven.

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  16. ~✽Mumsy✽~May 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful creatures of the earth! Your photos are fantastic.

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  17. TinaMay 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    i love how its just the two turtles together. so sweet! and yes i can see they are definently loving the sun.

    My entry is at my Mummy Diaries blog. Thanks :)

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  18. PixiewinkleMay 24, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Reminds me of the turtles in Central Park- so wonderful.

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