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Bushtit

October 19, 2013October 19, 2013Posted in Birds, California, Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Nature, Photography, WildlifeTagged Birding, Nikon User, San Jose Nature Photographer, WildlifeLeave a comment

This is my first Bushtit capture. These little birds usually stay deep in the branches and are quite flitty. This morning while birding with Rainey and Dali we saw quite a few on two bushes so, I hung out hoping I’d be quick enough to capture a photo of one if it happened to venture out onto an exposed branch.

This was a great morning. Birds of note that we saw are a Merlin having breakfast, Thompson Warblers, Vireos, Hummingbirds, Ruddy Ducks, Acorn Woodpeckers, a few Cedar Waxwings, and the Mandarin Duck.

Note: This was shot at a very high ISO 1250 to stop action and blur so there is quite a bit of noise even after using a noise reduction tool. I’d rather have noise than a blurry photo. I delete the blurry ones.

Nikon D300s| Nikkor 300mm f/4

Sun salutation

October 16, 2013October 16, 2013Posted in Birds, California, Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Nature, Nikon, Photography, WildlifeTagged Birding, Birds in the Wild, Holidays; Valentine's Day; Nature; Wildlife; Ducks; Hearts; Nikon; Nikkor; Photography, San Jose California Nature PhotographyLeave a comment

Taken last week-end while looking for Cedar Waxwings. He was a delightful pause along the journey.

Zajac

October 16, 2013October 16, 2013Posted in California, Nature, Nikon, Photography, WildlifeTagged Birding; San Jose California Nature Photographer; Photography;, Nature, Wildlife3 Comments

When I got married way back in the early 80’s my name changed to Zajac. It’s Polish and means White Rabbit, or Little Rabbit depending on which Eastern European you’re talking to. 🙂 I’ve named our house Rabbit Hollow. In Polish my last name is pronounced Zi-onsh.
I’ve never really felt the name is me, but He-Man, and my children are Zajac’s, and I’m honored to be bonded with them for the rest of my life. I’ve often wondered if other married women feel this way? You know, my daughter will always be a Zajac to me no matter what.

I took this photo last week-end while out birding looking for Cedar Waxwings. It’s thought this rabbit was a pet set free. People have been seen feeding it I’m told.

Nikon D300s| Nikkor 300mm f/4

Two hours in the park

October 14, 2013October 14, 2013Posted in Birds, California, Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Nature, Nikon, Photography, WildlifeTagged Birding; San Jose California Nature Photographer; Photography;, BirdwatchingLeave a comment

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of going birding with a my friend Dali. We heard the Cedar Waxwings were returning, and we hoped to find them.

We found a good size flock of them zipping through the Aspens, and pines in the park. We spent most the morning photographing them.

We spotted several other birds too. I managed to nail this photo of a White Crown Sparrow as it was just about to take off.

There was an old dead tree along the creek that had several Acorn Woodpeckers, and Starlings perched on it. Here’s an Acorn Woodpecker taking a quick break from pecking for bugs.

In the wooded area we came across these lovely berries. I don’t know what plant this is, but it was lovely in the morning light, and the colors were vibrant, and perfect for the season.

It was in this area we also saw several Anna’s Hummingbirds flitting around.

Dali says this is a Yellow Throat Warbler. If it is this is the first one I’ve ever seen.

Here are a few more Cedar Waxwings. I just love seeing them. They’re so exotic.

The Aspens in the park were at peak Fall color, and the Waxwings liked being in the yellow branches.

…and here’s one that was high on top of a tree feathering its nest.

It was a very successful outing for birding, and a lovely way to spend two hours.

All the photos were taken with a Nikon D300s with a Nikkor 300mm f/4 lens, hand-held.

Mandarin Duck- Male(Drake)

October 6, 2013October 6, 2013Posted in Nature, Nikon, Photography, WildlifeTagged Asia, Drake, Hunting, Mandarin Duck, Outdoors, Recreation, United StatesLeave a comment

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Mandarin Duck- Male(Drake), originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

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This duck is usually a resident of Asia not the USA. This one is the only one if its kind on this pond. Most likely it was a pet that was released or flew the coup. It’s known as the most beautiful Duck in the world and I agree! My friend Dali and I went to photograph him when we got wind that he was in town. Prior to this sighting I’ve only seen this duck in captivity. It’s very exciting to see one in the wild!

Costa’s Hummingbird-Juvenile

October 5, 2013October 5, 2013Posted in PhotographyLeave a comment

Costa’s Hummingbird-Juvenile, originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

My friend Dali and I went over to a local park to see this little Hummer after hearing it about it.This Hummingbird is a rare sight here, so it’s a BIG DEAL for the local birders. When we arrived shortly after 8AM there were already a few birders there watching him.
It was fun to watch him. It’s a spunky little thing. He was zipping around his territory chasing off some Anna’s Hummingbirds that live nearby.

Sunrise Oxbow Bend and Mt Moran

September 30, 2013September 30, 2013Posted in Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Landscapes, Nature, Photography, TravelTagged Grand Teton National Park, National Parks and Monuments, Teton Range, Travel and Tourism, United States, Wyoming3 Comments

I took this on day 2 of my Yellowstone – Grand Tetons Trip. Usually, I would have been here an hour before sunrise waiting to see if the magic would happen. We got a late start departing from the Inn on this morning, and by the time we parked and I found this composition to shoot the sun was already cresting the mountains. . The clouds started to take on color, and the mountain peaks glowed that wonderful pink and gold we call Alpine Glow.

The river was still, the reflections crisp, and there was a fine mist hanging low over the water. Even though there were at least 75 other photographers lined up around this bend it was quiet, peaceful, and so beautiful.

Arriving at a destination just in time find my composition, set up my equipment, then have all the elements of nature come together to make it all worth while just doesn’t happen to me often. This was magical! A morning I’ll remember forever.

Fall color is in full swing there. You see some of that on the right side of the bank. I was so happy to see and photograph a little Fall Color. I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it to the Eastern Sierras this year.

If you’re finally old enough to go on a Road Scholar Trip I would do it! I had a great time, and met lovely people. I’m looking forward to my next Road Scholar trip.

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