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Steve Mackay I added a new pic to my whytake portfolio, thanks for looking, cheers! :)

Barn Owl in Flight - Oare, Kent, UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/18367/1/1

I was very lucky to get this photo after many days of wind and heavy rain....this wild Barn Owl was clearly desperate for some food because it came out in the middle of the day. This beautiful species

3 months ago | 2 Cool | Oops | 3 Comment

juanli sun That's incredible, catch it in the middle of day, however the light is surprisingly soft.

3 months ago

Miklos Onodi Great light, bg and timing Steve, beautiful!

3 months ago

Steve Mackay I've seen this image before, but just saw it on Whytake so must flag it up for others to see........amazing and the Epitome of otherworldly!, WOW!!!

Jurassic Sunrise - Nevada - Andrew Lee
http://whytake.net/Images/3/17979

This is a small geothermal geyser, better known as the Fly Geyser. It perches on top a series of terraces around its mound, spraying hot waters high into the sky in the early morning hours. The geyser

3 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | 1 Comment

juanli sun The colours are so rich, almost like another world.

3 months ago

Steve Mackay Just added a new pic to my Whytake portfolio, I am amazed by the breeding colours of the female!!!!, thanks for looking, cheers

Fruits of Their Labour - Canterbury, Kent, UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/17976/1/1

A shot of two Common Frogs, on a huge mound of Frog spawn. These two haven't created this mass of eggs (there are many other Frogs in this little pond), but they look very happy with themselves none t

3 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | 4 Comment

Steve Mackay Cheers Horia and Steve, much appreciated my friends!, thanks for the educated info Horia.....i'm on the hunt for that "Moor Frog" :-)

3 months ago

Horia Bogdan I'm really keeping my fingers crossed on that for you. Take care though, as the color change lasts extremely little in the case of the Moor frog (and i mean that peak of really vivid blue). Some say it might even be as short as 1-2 days. However, don't get discouraged. Just find a populations close by and follow it rigorously. I have all the faith in you! :)

3 months ago

Steve Mackay And this is what the Eye should look like :-)

Male Bearded Tit - Oare, Kent, UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/15147/1/1

A shot of a Male Bearded Tit.

6 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | 4 Comment

JOSE SANTAMARIA REOS Preciosa foto de esta ave tan espectacular y díficl de ver. Saludos

6 months ago

Steve Mackay Thanks Juanli and Jose, much appreciated!

3 months ago

Steve Mackay Here's a shot of what I believe to be a very unusual/rare Bearded Tit, the Iris colour is not what it should be :-)

Black Eyed Bearded Tit - Oare, Kent, UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/15146/1/1

This is quite an unusual Bearded Tit/Reedling, the Iris (on both Eyes) is dark brown/red, the Iris would normally be a distinct

6 months ago | Cool | Oops | 2 Comment

juanli sun Sweet and cute, really stunning to look at.

6 months ago

Steve Mackay Thanks Juanli !

3 months ago

Steve Mackay I added a close up of a Fly to my portfolio.
It amazes me how many people (including some nature lovers) detest insects or think they are ugly....I think they are fascinating, especially up close like this.

Fly - UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/Images/2/14939

A stacked image of a Blue Bottle Fly.

6 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | 4 Comment

Sandra Schaenzer out of this world - great detail, almost scary ;)

6 months ago

Steve Mackay Thanks Juanli, Alister and Sandra.
The lens combo is a bit of a mix and match (but will do until I get an MP-E 65mm). It's 68mm extension tubes, 180mm Tamron and a reversed Nikkor 50mm F1.4, plus focus rail and cable release.....it's quite a 'contraption' lol :)

6 months ago

Steve Mackay Another pic from the summer, it was my first time photographing Red Kites, so to see this rare Leucistic form really made my day! :)

Leucistic Red Kite - Wales - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/14686/1/1

A shot of a pretty rare Leucistic Red Kite.

7 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | Comment

Steve Mackay I added this Butterfly pic to my Whytake portfolio, it was taken this Summer.....roll on next summer! :)

Top and Tail - Temple Ewell, Kent, UK - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/14652/1/1

A shot of two Chalkhill Blue Butterflies, taken in the morning.

7 months ago | 1 Cool | Oops | 5 Comment

Steve Mackay Cheers Juanli, Steve and Sandra!

7 months ago

Giovanni Piccinini Lovely!

7 months ago

Steve Mackay Just thought I would say a HUGE congrats to Sandra Bartocha, for her much deserved Specially Commended shot in this years Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 awards (Creative Visions category), Great stuff Sandra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Creative Visions - Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographe
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009, Adult awards, Creative Visions

7 months ago | Cool | Oops | 2 Comment

juanli sun Congratulations to Sandra, her creative vision have given whytake member great inspiration.

7 months ago

Alister Benn Indeed, she is a seriously consistent entrant and her awards are well-earned...

7 months ago

Steve Mackay Hello to all at Whytake, it's been a while since i've participated...so firstly, I really hope everyone is doing great! :-)
I added a pic to my portfolio, it's from the early Summer, would love to know what you think?, cheers :-)

Damselfly Sunset - Stodmarsh Nature Reserve - Steve Mackay
http://whytake.net/NatureImages/145/13988/1/1

Here's a shot of an Azure Damselfly at Sunset, to create this image I had to shot wide open (F3.5 on my macro lens), the reason being that if you stop down, the out of focus Sun will get smaller, but

8 months ago | Cool | Oops | 5 Comment

Kerstin Langenberger How come I didn't discover you until just now?!? Amazing portfolio - love you startrails, and your eye for details and lighting... Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us! :D

7 months ago

Steve Mackay Many cheers Sandra, Steve, Horia and Kerstin! :)

7 months ago