tonybrown

At 8:50pm on 17th July 2006 a tornado cut a swath 200 feet wide

through our wooded cottage property. The cottage in the centre of the

path miraculously escaped serious damage but we lost almost all our

trees. This photo was taken during the fierce electrical storm that

followed. I had to manipulate the photo to remove the effect of the

mosquito netting. I tried to capture the intensity of the storm. Any

thoughts? Tony

This American Coot is returning to its nest deep in the reeds. There

are several coot chicks - but so far not possible to photograph.

Thank you to each one who took the time to critique my little green frog! Megan, I took your suggestions and did some work in photoshop - which I will post soon. Most of my pictures could be improved in photoshop - however I'm trying to focus on my skills as a wildlife photographer, so none of my photos are edited. As Patrick pointed out this limits my scope. Your critique is nevertheless valid and valued. Thank you!

After eating a large fish, the heron is drying out on a rock.

Critiques please! Thank you.

This heron stalked the fish, speared it and ate it whole. I was

priveleged to catch the whole sequence. Critiques please!

Very shy bird, hides in the reeds. Seen on Jack Pine trail, Ottawa,

Ontario.

This female mallard duck has just taken a bath. She appears to be

loosing her flight feathers. I love that pose. Comments welcome!

I'd appreciate some thoughts on how to frame this beautiful bird. Did

I crop it too tight? Any other help please? Thanks, Tony