Cernunnos

On the latest visit to Wekiwa Springs, I wasn't able to spot any deer or armadillos, and the gators refused to be photogenic, grumpy bastards.

Anyway, I thought to contribute with these shots. Let me know what you think. All feedback is appreciated, even ruthless criticism!

mixedmedia

Wekiva??!!

We're neighbors.

Nice shots.

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blahblah454

Those are amazing! How on earth did you get that second last shot? The one of the bug flying

Manic_Skafe

These are swell. Love the way the color pops in the bird from the first pic.

The d40 is a sweet little camera. 18-200?

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Cernunnos

mixedmedia: Wekiwa it is. I've already run into two folks from another internet forum I frequent and discovered that they live on the same street as me, so I'm fully prepared for a third. Oh, and I'm glad you liked the shots.

blahblah454: Luck and determination. There were around a hundred discarded shots of its brethren.

Manic_Skafe: I was very pleased with the lighting effects for the first shot and how it accentuated the curvature and texture of the lily pads. The D40 is the only camera I will bring, as it's a perfect size. Nikkor 55-200mm VR lens.

mixedmedia

I have lived here for 20+ years and it's always been called Wekiva - I don't care how they spell it.

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Cernunnos

mixedmedia: Too bad, it's Wekiwa!

(okay, I will also pronounce it as Wekiva)

jewels

Nice work! Makes me want to save up and buy me a real camera.

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JumpinJesus

Nice work. There is some nice contrast in these shots.

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*Nikki*

All shots were excellent.

Cernunnos

jewels: There isn't a better time than now! You can purchase the D40 w/18-55mm for under $500, which is a complete steal for a DSLR and lens that are both top quality.

JumpinJesus: Glad to receive positive feedback from a fellow photographer. The contrast is what I was going for with many of the shots.

*Nikki*: Thank you.

Dammitall

These are lovely! I spent a summer working at Camp Wekiva—lots of similar such critters to see.

Now I kind of want a "real" camera too.

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