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Autumn deer at Frosty Meadows, Clifton, Va.
Was driving to a favorite place to photograph raptors before sunrise when I came across these deer at Frosty Meadows in a dense fog.

Autumn Colors with Snow and Fog, nearing Wayah Bald, NC, elevation 4500 feet in the Smokies. Was visiting for the weekend and driving & hiking with a friend. As we neared Wayah Bald, the light mist and fog turned to ice on the leaves. A few hundred feet higher there was light snow and fog creating exciting light and moods that was different at every turn on this high mountain road.

Near Dusk at Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge

This little critter seemed so cold with the winds gusting 50 mph during the Winter Blizzard of 2010. He ate for about 15 minutes before taking cover near the ground in dense evergreens.

Happy to report, almost 11 months later, the family has increased. Often the family of 3-4 squirrels "raid" the feeder together, 2 young ones along with mom and dad.

Grazing for two at dusk--- came across the "dining" on one of the many beautiful Maryland farms when returning from Conowingo Dam, after photographing eagles.

Reflecting. Konark Dance School Performers at D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival.

For more photos, see the gallery http://www.naturemuse.com/Cities/Cherry-Blossoms-in-Mist-2009/

Autumn Colors and Snow in the Smokies. Crossing Newfound Gap from North Carolina to Tennessee on route 441, at an elevation over 5000 feet, provided this photo op.

More photos of the Smokies are in the gallery http://www.naturemuse.com/Landscapes

Ice cream cones and kids at Reston festival day. Just had finished brunch when I saw a young brother and sister really enjoying ice cream cones as their parents were adoring nearby.

Morning, springtime tranquility. This is a favorite cove and how it changes from week to week and month to month. Photos only a few months ago had eagles fishing on ice where the boat is during this photo. A week later, a fox had a fish in its mouth, again walking on the snow covered ice ( at gallery-- http://www.naturemuse.com/Other/Daily-Photos/8260596_yX94t#782047095_7xARs ).

A rare, albino Red-tailed Hawk. Came across this hawk from a distance and could not tell what kind of bird it was until driving much closer. Then I was able to take photos for about 20 minutes, while parked under the tree shooting through the sun roof, before he flew off.

A few other photos of the Albino can be seen at.... http://www.naturemuse.com/Birds/Hawk-Redtailed-Albino

Waiting until spring. Hampton Road Cove, Clifton, Va.

Dusk flight near Conowingo Dam.

This fox is headed back to the woods with his breakfast catch.

For more fox photos, go the the gallery... http://www.naturemuse.com/Birds/Eagles-On-Ice-Clifton , last gallery page.

Lavendar and red autumn colors.

Two eagles--autumn cove.

Just as the sun was about to set, I was finishing a hike along a favorite cove along Bull Run stream when I decided to survey the cove with binoculars. Two eagles were spotted and appeared to have taken a perch for the evening, so I retrieved the tripod, a 750 mm zoom and shot until the sun set behind the ridges. The eagles (one adult and one young brownish) are visible in upper left quadrant-easier seen at X3 size. If you are unable to spot the eagles, they are marked in the photo at this link --- http://www.naturemuse.com/Recent-Photos/Recent-Photos/8196293_7NCKA#1122065704_NvP2W

Deer pausing for a portrait. Was on my way to see raptors near Clifton, Va when this deer posed for a few minutes early in the morning.

Morning, springtime tranquility again. I have been taking photos at this cove for over two years and it is only the second time there have been fisherman. They have discovered the eagles' favorite place.

Wendy, our 23-year old cockatiel, enjoying hair styling my younger daughter on Thanksgiving Day. Or maybe early nesting....:). Being a hand-fed baby, she is "human" and loves to be held, petted and snuggles .

Jazz Performance.

Autumn Colors in the Smokies near Newfound Gap, elevation over 5,000 feet. This photo was taken on the Tennessee side of the mountain on route 441.

More photos of the Smokies are in the gallery http://www.naturemuse.com/Landscapes

Red-winged Blackbird Defending with Attitude.

Two autumn pods---together.

September "Triple Photo Op" in Switzerland, the View from 10,000 feet. Photo taken at Gornergrat-Matterhorn after taking a beautiful train ride from Zermatt.
See other photos in gallery: http://www.naturemuse.com/Travel/Zurich-Switzerland/7603063_qf7em#498138155_tfbqU

Lila, a mythical love song, performed by the Jayantika Dance Company at the Capital Fringe Festival 2009, Washington, D.C. Other photos from the performance can be viewed in the gallery; http://naturemuse.com/Events

Late comers to the Eagle Ice Party. There were about 20 eagles fishing from the ice and trees on a cold, winter day, when many other birds "joined the party." It was some sight to observe.

For the Eagle's Ice Party go to gallery http://www.naturemuse.com/Birds/Eagles-On-Ice-Clifton/

Osprey at Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge-Kane's Creek. Shot from a canoe when the osprey flew over and "posed."

Being from Australia, how did I land here? Our 22-year old cockatiel was not sure what to think of the blizzard when watching other birds at the bird feeder.

Notice the right wing is much lower than the left wing. About 7 years ago, the wing was injured. A veterinarian said, “we must amputate the wing, it will never heal, she will never fly again." Well, it took a couple of years, but Wendy learned to become a fabulous flyer again. Wendy was a hand-fed baby and given a female name before the colors indicated Wendy was a male. Wendy’s 23rd birthday is upcoming soon.

Chilly Mockingbird Sitting for a Portrait.

The temperature was about 30 degrees and very windy as I took a tripod out of the car to shoot raptors. This mockingbird flew quite close, perching on a post and appearing very curious, he watched every move as the camera went on the tripod. After about 10 or so shots I said good-bye and walked towards a nearby hawk, which did not oblige with such a pose as this mockingbird.

The normally somewhat dull colors stand out on the sparrow during a snow fall. This little fellow seems to be longing for a bit warmer place.

Grazing at sunset.

Early coffee--years ago? Was driving through Clifton, Va, early morning to a favorite cove when the "time-machine" jumped backward to a bygone era.

View of the Swiss Alps from Gornergrat, 10,269 feet elevation.

Autumn Colors and Snow in the Smokies. Crossing Newfound Gap from North Carolina to Tennessee on route 441, at an elevation over 5000 feet, provided another photo op. With the snow and multiple colors, every turn in the road was a delightful surprise.

More photos of the Smokies are in the gallery, http://www.naturemuse.com/Landscapes

Best Friends ... a pause from their grazing.

Osprey at Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge

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Eagles On Ice-Clifton : Bald Eagles were having an Ice Party fishing on both sides of a bridge in Clifton, Va. Over 15 eagles were sighted in two hours.

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Hawks -- Up Close : These Raptors were photographed along the Fairfax County Parkway corridor in Fairfax County, Va.

Hawks -- Up Close

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Cherry Blossoms in Mist 2009, Washington,D.C. : Cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin during a rainy day and Konark Dancers.

Cherry Blossoms in Mist 2009, Washington,D.C.

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