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Archive for August, 2007

Slice of Mushroom

Posted by Ben on August 22nd, 2007

Slice of Mushroom

These strangely colored mushrooms magically appeared with these intense hues of reds, yellows and everything in between. They remain this color for a couple of days until the 90+ degree heat turns them brown. Can you name this mushroom type?

Photos taken in a small series August 17, 2007 with Canon G7.

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Who Are We?

Posted by Ben on August 17th, 2007

Who Are We?

A flock of these fascinating water birds showed up yesterday and hunted and pecked high-steppin’ it across the yard. Click on the image to see eight shots over two days. If you are the first person to identify these birds, you will receive an original autographed print of your choice!

Photos taken in a series August 16, 2007 with Canon G7.

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Meet Wilma

Posted by Ben on August 15th, 2007

Meet Wilma

Wilma is an American Bald Eagle and currently a resident at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. She was wounded by gunshot somewhere out west, but now is under special care.

The American Bald Eagle has been taken off the endangered and threatened lists as of last month but is still protected by the Bald Eagle Act (so it is still illegal to own one of their feathers, much less a bird). ~ thanks to Libba!

Photos taken in a series August 6, 2007 with Canon G7.

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Leah Randazzo Group

Posted by Ben on August 15th, 2007

Leah Randazzo Group RocksCongratulations for “Best Jazz Band” win to the Leah Randazzo Group!

Music for any time of day - but best at night - live. I heard the recently out of college Leah Randazzo Group at the infamous Juggling Gypsy Cafe. This seven piece band of tight talent is fronted by the sultry vocalist Leah Randazzo, bass guitar David Picchi, drummer Justin Annis, on horn Joe Mayo… the whole band is great! Check their site for more and tour dates. Listen here on TuneFeed (left bar). Buy here.

Dog Days of Summer

Posted by stevegoler on August 14th, 2007

Dog Days of Summer

Mickey and Prairie enjoy the time trying to stay cool in the garden. Mickey a freshman at Cape Fear Community College is studying automotive theory and repair. Prairie is an angel but an enabler for Mickey. Prairie is an Australian Cattle Dog and Mickey is very confused and was runner up in the ” DDAD” Doggie Deficit Attention Disorder contest.

Photo taken August 5, 2007 by Peggy Pancoe Rosoff.

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Masonboro Barn Swallows

Posted by Ben on August 13th, 2007

What You Lookin' At?

On a beautiful breezy April day about 40 barn swallows (who also have unique purple martin coloring) flew figure eights just overhead at speeds up to 60mph devouring flying bugs. After about 10 minutes of watching them speed around, I looked to my left and a pair of friendly red robins that are usually doing their hunting and pecking routine, were stopped and gazing up as well. Then, I looked further down by the water, where about 12 wild Canada Geese would have normally been eating grass and they too were all at attention staring - just staring at the amazing torpedo-like speed of these new arrivals. Notice when you click on the image above, the other shot shows one swallow hitting the breaks (so to speak) in mid-air to avoid a collision with his/her compadre. (note: I took over 100 pictures with not a bird in a frame, but gleaned a small series).

Photos taken in a series April 16, 2007 with Canon G7.

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Kickin’ Back

Posted by Ben on August 1st, 2007

What You Lookin' At?

Ten feet from me, one of three wild Canada Geese airs herself out atop the bluff overlooking the Atlantic. They were happy having us right behind them knowing we “had their back“.

Photo taken July 27, 2007 with Canon A520.

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