Baby Bunnies

I was walking around the yard checking plants today and I noticed a pile of fur. I've seen this in the past when one of the neighborhood cats has shredded a squirrel. So I started brushing the fur back to see what dead animal was there, and the fur MOVED! I'd found a nest of baby bunnies instead of something dead! The pile of fur was from mama bunny to keep her babies warm. I counted at least 4 all heaped together in one big lump. I didn't touch them, even though some online research said it was a myth that the mother would abandon them. I don't want to take any chances! According to my research, these bunnies are about ready to leave the nest on their own, so I had to have at least one picture of them before they go.

On another topic, my blog posting will probably be more sporatic now because I need to concentrate most of my time on "real" pictures. I'm starting a new photography path that will hopefully make me a few bucks along the way.

Techie Corner
Used on-camera flash. Cropping and sharpening, that's it.
Shot at 1/60 Sec @ F2.8, ISO 200

Pink Creeping Phlox

More and more of my spring perennials are starting to bloom and brighten up the yard. I really like Creeping Phlox. It's such a hardy plant and the foliage stays green year-round.

Techie Corner
The wind was blowing really hard today, but these pink phlox were shielded by some steps and by me since I had to get so close to the ground to get close-ups. Used my +4 close-up filter on my big lens. Had to balance my camera on one of the steps to get close enough, which was actually more stable than a tripod and helped get the flower tack sharp. Just cropping and a tiny amount of sharpening for post-production.
Shot at 1/250 Sec @ F16, ISO 400

Spring Flowers

I've been doing more yard work the past couple of days. Every time I think I'm caught up, I see something else to do. I did take time for a few photos today. I have no idea what the plant with the yellow flowers is. It grew at my mom's house all my life, and I dug it up and transplanted it when her house was being sold.

Techie Corner
Just a little tweaking and cropping.
Shot at 1/10 Sec @ F32, ISO 400

Lady Cardinal

I have more flowers blooming that I was going to photograph today, but the wind kicked up and it started to rain, so that nixed that idea. I looked out the window and saw a female cardinal hanging around the bird feeder, so I quickly got my camera.

Techie Corner
Unfortunately, I had to hand-hold my telephoto lens for this shot, so it isn't very crisp. Very little post-production.
Shot at 1/20 Sec @ F11, ISO 400

Tulip

I went on a bit of a hiatus last week, but now that there is stuff to get done outside, there may be a hiatus here and there. I have a few tulips blooming right now, so I took a few photos yesterday. Considering the bunnies roaming around our yard, I'm surprised I have any tulips!

Techie Corner
Used a #4 close-up filter on my big lens. The sun was so bright that I had to do quite a bit of post-production to keep the highlights from blowing out completely.
Shot at 1/350 Sec @ F8.0, ISO 200