Following on from the recent posts of my favourite photos of people, and my favourite landscape photos here are a selection of my favourite wildlife photos.
I had a really hard time reducing the wildlife photos down to a reasonable number so the next post there will be more – from Ecuador, India, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia.
My favorite post !! Ok now I am convinced of our need for a good camera! Fabulous photos.
We spent 3 full days at that beautiful bird park in Agra, India we loved it so much, and never did make it to the Taj Mahal!! 🤣
I think that your photo of the mongoose might actually be the rare Indian giant squirrel, we just saw one here in Sri Lanka, and we see mongoose often.
What an absolute treat to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Wildlife all over the globe is threatened by loss of habitat and many species are becoming endangered if not extinct. Good reason to support protected areas, parks and sanctuaries for wildlife!
Thanks so much Peta! Seeing birds and animals in their natural wild setting is always a great joy for me. It makes my heart sing. And yes, I agree, we must protect their habitat. I can understand why you’d spend 3 days at Bharatpur. Amazing place. (But the Taj was worth a visit too :))
Alison
These photos are all amazing Alison, though you have scared me off from ever visiting Australia. That leaping croc is so scary, followed closely by the python (but the meerkats, those I’d like to see!) Hard to pick a favourite—I’m drawn to the birds, especially the little swallows with mouths wide open to be fed, and the peanut eating Jay. I hope we get to see vicuñas when we’re in Bolivia next month. I’m looking forward to part 2! Cheers, Caroline
Thanks so much Caroline. I always feel safer in the Australian bush than I do in the Canadian bush, perhaps because I grew up there. Snakes feel you coming and take off, and as for the crocs – just stay out of the rivers in the far north. There’s so much amazing wildlife there (more roos, and koalas, to come in the next post). But in Canada there are bears!!!!! Maybe they’ll take off, or maybe they won’t. You never know.
It was fun waiting to get the swallow shot. I got all set up and just waited. It was only for about a minute. The adult swallows were back and forth to the nest very frequently.
If you’re out of the cities/towns in Bolivia you’re very likely to see vicuñas. Have a fabulous time!
Alison
This wildlife anthology is spectacular, Alison. The sights you have seen. That crocodile for starters. But those blue faced honey eaters are pretty unbelievable. Marvellous. Hope you are still making great headway with your travel preparations.
Thanks so much Tish. Oh that croc was amazing, along with several others that jumped for meat that day. And then the kites came swooping in, drawn no doubt by the smell of the meat. One of the crocs nearly got one of the kites and I’ve seen a photo of a croc with a magpie goose in its jaws. It no doubt leapt up as the goose flew by.
I loved the honey eaters. So beautiful, and so pushy!
Travel plans are going well thanks. I have a lovely guide for the first day in Tokyo through Tokyo Free Guides. We’ve been emailing back and forth. He will show me around and also make sure I can use the subway system. I feel so much better knowing that I’ll have this little introduction.
Alison
Goodness. Bird catching crocs! You’ve made me wonder if their African cousins ever try this.
Great news on the guiding front. I’m sure it will set you off on a great trip. Everyone I know who has been to Japan (and they didn’t speak the language either) spoke so highly of the locals and how kind and courteous people were. My niece and friend got themselves completely lost after arriving at Tokyo airport, only to be royally rescued by a Japanese couple who drove them to where they needed to be – no English spoken.
What a wonderful travel story about your niece. I do keep reminding myself that help will be there if I need it as your niece’s experience so beautifully demonstrates.
A.
Totally incredible photos! I kept gasping all the way through. 🙂 🙂 Hope preparations are going well for your trip and if we don’t speak before then, have an amazing time! And Happy Easter!
Thanks so much Jo. I can tell you there was some gasping going on from me at the time. Some of the things we saw were so unexpected.
Things are going well for Japan and China. (See my reply to Tish.)
Happy Easter to you too!
Alison
Alison, spectacular collection of wildlife photos. You should publish them in a book. I would have loved to see you posting the camera settings you used for each photo…too much hard work I know but it would help someone like me who would love to learn a lot more about such fab photos. Love, love this post 🙂
Thanks so much Gilda. Maybe one day there’ll be a book. I’m not sure I even have the settings for some of these photos, but I’ll keep it in mind for the future.
Alison
These are just amazing! What an incredibly beautiful world we live in. Thank you for sharing your photos and your extraordinary talent as a photographer, Alison.
Thanks so much Donna, and you’re welcome! We live in an amazing world don’t we? And seeing creatures in their wild natural setting always makes my heart sing.
Alison
Such wonderful pictures. I loved all of them and can see how it would be hard to narrow down your favourites. This is an uplifting post, reminding us that the world is full of beautiful creatures.
Thanks Darlene. There were so many heart-stirring moments as I captured these shots. The world is a beautiful place, and indeed full of beautiful creatures.
Alison
We love your photos and can’t wait for more. One of the wonderful things about traveling for us is the vibrant colors in so many places and you capture that so well.
Thanks so much Annie and Steven. I’m always a sucker for colour. I’m like a magpie – colour gets me every time. I suppose it’s the reason I love the Aussie parrots so much.
Alison
Thanks Curt. Oh that croc moment was spectacular! So glad I managed to capture it. We saw several crocs jumping that day from the boat, but this was my best shot.
Alison
So many beautiful creatures you have had the pleasure to meet Alison. What stunning photos. Those crocodiles sure are scary and what worried me was seeing the fishermen in their low strung tinnies and dangling fishing lines over the side. Inviting for a croc…
Thanks pommepal. We have been pretty lucky I think. I didn’t know about the fishermen. You mean in the far north? In the rivers there? They must be nuts!
Alison
We saw quite a few tinnies out in the croc invested waters when we were up there in Matilda, we thought they were nuts too, but then Northern territorials have got a reputation for crazyness
WOW! As I have said more than once National Geographic should be knocking on your door. Picking a favourite seems impossible however the leaping crocodile had me leaping off my seat!
Such beauty. What a treat it must be to bring back all these wonderful photos and relive the experience. I look at these moments you have photographed and realize what patience you must have had to get the shots you did!
Thanks Susan. Yes, so much beauty! Sometimes it took patience, sometimes it was a really lucky moment when the camera happened to be on the right settings. At the same time I have wondered about all the perfect shots I missed because I didn’t have the patience to wait for the right moment.
Alison
What a fantastic collection of photos Alison. You have had so many wonderful and interesting days in your life! Thanks for sharing them with us. Enjoyed them all but the meerkats image is priceless! I’m kind of partial to them…
Thanks so much Ilona, and you’re welcome. We have been very lucky to have seen so many amazing things. We loved watching the meerkats, even if it was in a zoo. They’re so cute! One day maybe we will get to Africa and see them in their natural habitat.
Alison
Oh my gosh, Alison! I kept noting certain animals for special mention in this comment, but about halfway through, I realized the list was too long and included almost every one! On a completely different topic, I didn’t remember you lived in India … will have to search your blog for some history on that!
Thanks so much Lexie. Some I’m really pleased with, some I set up and waited for, some were truly just dumb luck. That opening one of the bush fairy – I have no idea how I did that 🙂
We lived in India for 3 months – Jan-Mar 2012 in Tiruvannamalai which is the location of Ramana Maharshi’s ashram. We were at the ashram every day. it was a magical time in many ways.
Alison
Thanks so much rabirius. Crocs leaping like that is how they catch their prey, at least when they’re in the water. On land it’s more horizontal guess if the prey is close to the ground. Fun huh?
Alison
Thanks Jean. I do feel pretty lucky to have had so many amazing adventures, and to have gotten some good shots over the years. The croc jumping is definitely scary! And definitely reality! It’s how they get their prey
Alison
I believe this is one of my favorite posts Alison. Your photography is amazing! You have captured such stunning images, all over the globe. Looking forward to the next post.
Thanks so much LuAnn. We’ve been pretty lucky I think to have seen the wildlife that we have. Sometimes the serendipity of it all just totally blows me away.
Alison
We have not had the opportunities this trip to see wildlife like I thought we might. We darn well better see some flamingos before this trip is over. 🙂
Oh wow, Alison, what a treat this post was! So many beautiful shots! The blue-faced honeyeaters, the “bush fairy”… and how on earth did you manage to capture that leaping croc??!!
I was on a boat looking through an open window for the leaping croc shot. Directly above me on the top deck a young woman was standing on a platform dangling raw meat into the water. it was quote spectacular!
A.
Thank you so much TSMS. The honeyeaters were so much fun – they hung around trying to cadge a crumb or two, and then I moved my little jug of cream to a vacant table and they were in heaven. As was I being able to get lots of good shots of them. That kangaroo pick has long been a favourite of mine.
Alison
What a spectacular collection of images, Allison and Don! They are beautifully photographed and your love of nature and animals is so apparent. Your Australia photos hit home…I loved spotting Lorikeets..and that Croc! Never saw that when we traveled there but the fruit bats fascinated me… yikes. Thanks for a most enjoyable post.
Thank you so much Jane. I go a little stir crazy if I can’t get out into nature most days. And to see animals in the wild is one of the greatest thrills for me. Australia is amazing for wildlife! I’m actually from Oz though I’ve lived in Canada for more than half my life now, but still, every time I go back I’m elated all over again by the wildlife there.
Alison
Thanks so much Nicole. Doing very well thanks. Finally getting strong and fit again. It feels so good! You sound like you’ve been getting in a lot of good family skiing. May spring come to you soon!
Alison
Your pictures are breathtaking. I’ve been to Galapagos and had Sea Lions living on my poop deck and been to Australia, even snapping those jumping crocs on the Adelaide River but none of my images can hold a candle to yours. That swan in the rain is particularly magnificent. I think that I have asked this before but I can not recall – what camera are you shooting with? What is your proximity to that animals you are photographing?
Thanks so much Lisa. It was so weird to see your comment unanswered this morning. I know I answered it a few days ago but apparently it disappeared into the mists of cyberspace. I was so thrilled with the shot of the swan in the rain. I had no idea it would be so successful. Most of these photos were taken with a Panasonic FZ1000. I’ve just ungraded to a Panasonic mirrorless G85 so I’ll see what I can do with that.
Alison
Ooooh. I am a Panasonic user too but one class down from you – originally shooting with an FZ200 and now with a Mirrorless GX8. I love the system. Now I just need to work on my skills. Your pictures are an inspiration for me
Thanks Lisa! I’ve been inspired by so many others – I love how the inspiration goes round and we all just keep sparking off each other. I too love Panasonic cameras. And I too need to work on my skills lol. I’m always looking at others’ photos and reaching for how to do better.
A.
Finally had space to clean up my inbox and catch up on your post. 🙂 Loved the shot of the sea lion – it immediately reminded me of my trip to Belize a few years ago. I loved all of these shots, though I’m especially amazed by the birds drinking your coffee creamer, the swallow nest, and that crocodile!
Thanks Felicity. The sea lions in the Galapagos were amazing. And everywhere! I deliberately placed my coffee creamer at an empty table to attract the birds there and it worked. For the croc shot I made sure I had the best position on the boat, and I just waited for the swallow shot. I knew I wouldn’t have to wait long as the adults were returning to feed the chicks pretty much every few seconds. Fun!
Alison
Thank you. And you’re welcome.
It always feels like such a privilege
and an honour
and moment of pure elation
to see these beautiful creatures in
their natural environment.
They are all such a blessing.
Alison
Wow, oh wow, oh wow – leaping crocodiles! And your blue-faced honeyeaters photo has the feel and careful composition of a painting. I recently saw some of the magnificent painted storks during a trip to Cambodia and can only imagine how amazing it must have been to spend time at a nesting sight filled with many parents and chicks. These photos showcase your delight and thrill at discovering some of nature’s beautiful creatures. Thanks for sharing! Anita
Thank you so much Anita. Those honeyeaters were so much fun. They were flying around the whole time we were having our coffee and even came to our table to try to get at the cream. When I’d done with it I put it on a vacant table. I didn’t have to wait long before they came flocking to it. And the painted storks were a revelation. Hundreds of them! An amazing thing to see. As was the leaping croc.
Alison
Fabulous photos especially the crocodile one! Photoblogs are one of my favorites. I would love to come back often to read more and see more pics. Lovely share!
What a great post to celebrate Earth Day. You got some amazing shots of creatures. But that crocodile is stunning! The King Penguins might have been my favourite when we were in the Falkland Islands. Such a great collection of faces!
Thanks so much Linda. The croc was from a boat. I lined up early and got the best position on the boat for photographs. It worked lol. The King Penguins were pure magic!
Alison
What adventures you have had! These pics are incredible. Thanks for teasing..er..I mean, sharing, lol.
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Thanks VJ, I’m glad you enjoyed them. And yes, we had some amazing adventures!
Alison
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My favorite post !! Ok now I am convinced of our need for a good camera! Fabulous photos.
We spent 3 full days at that beautiful bird park in Agra, India we loved it so much, and never did make it to the Taj Mahal!! 🤣
I think that your photo of the mongoose might actually be the rare Indian giant squirrel, we just saw one here in Sri Lanka, and we see mongoose often.
What an absolute treat to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Wildlife all over the globe is threatened by loss of habitat and many species are becoming endangered if not extinct. Good reason to support protected areas, parks and sanctuaries for wildlife!
Peta
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Ok Ben sets me straight. Your mongoose is a mongoose not a giant squirrel! 🤣 Thanks for reminding everyone to get out there and enjoy the wildlife!
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Thanks so much Peta! Seeing birds and animals in their natural wild setting is always a great joy for me. It makes my heart sing. And yes, I agree, we must protect their habitat. I can understand why you’d spend 3 days at Bharatpur. Amazing place. (But the Taj was worth a visit too :))
Alison
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All very Alisonishly-marvelous shots!! Love the out-of-focus kangaroos.
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Thanks BF. The kangaroos has long been one of my favourite shots.
Alison
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Wow! Really wow!
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Thank you so much. We definitely experienced some wow moments!
Alison
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That’s nice to know! 😃
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These photos are all amazing Alison, though you have scared me off from ever visiting Australia. That leaping croc is so scary, followed closely by the python (but the meerkats, those I’d like to see!) Hard to pick a favourite—I’m drawn to the birds, especially the little swallows with mouths wide open to be fed, and the peanut eating Jay. I hope we get to see vicuñas when we’re in Bolivia next month. I’m looking forward to part 2! Cheers, Caroline
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Thanks so much Caroline. I always feel safer in the Australian bush than I do in the Canadian bush, perhaps because I grew up there. Snakes feel you coming and take off, and as for the crocs – just stay out of the rivers in the far north. There’s so much amazing wildlife there (more roos, and koalas, to come in the next post). But in Canada there are bears!!!!! Maybe they’ll take off, or maybe they won’t. You never know.
It was fun waiting to get the swallow shot. I got all set up and just waited. It was only for about a minute. The adult swallows were back and forth to the nest very frequently.
If you’re out of the cities/towns in Bolivia you’re very likely to see vicuñas. Have a fabulous time!
Alison
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This wildlife anthology is spectacular, Alison. The sights you have seen. That crocodile for starters. But those blue faced honey eaters are pretty unbelievable. Marvellous. Hope you are still making great headway with your travel preparations.
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Thanks so much Tish. Oh that croc was amazing, along with several others that jumped for meat that day. And then the kites came swooping in, drawn no doubt by the smell of the meat. One of the crocs nearly got one of the kites and I’ve seen a photo of a croc with a magpie goose in its jaws. It no doubt leapt up as the goose flew by.
I loved the honey eaters. So beautiful, and so pushy!
Travel plans are going well thanks. I have a lovely guide for the first day in Tokyo through Tokyo Free Guides. We’ve been emailing back and forth. He will show me around and also make sure I can use the subway system. I feel so much better knowing that I’ll have this little introduction.
Alison
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Goodness. Bird catching crocs! You’ve made me wonder if their African cousins ever try this.
Great news on the guiding front. I’m sure it will set you off on a great trip. Everyone I know who has been to Japan (and they didn’t speak the language either) spoke so highly of the locals and how kind and courteous people were. My niece and friend got themselves completely lost after arriving at Tokyo airport, only to be royally rescued by a Japanese couple who drove them to where they needed to be – no English spoken.
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What a wonderful travel story about your niece. I do keep reminding myself that help will be there if I need it as your niece’s experience so beautifully demonstrates.
A.
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Totally incredible photos! I kept gasping all the way through. 🙂 🙂 Hope preparations are going well for your trip and if we don’t speak before then, have an amazing time! And Happy Easter!
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Thanks so much Jo. I can tell you there was some gasping going on from me at the time. Some of the things we saw were so unexpected.
Things are going well for Japan and China. (See my reply to Tish.)
Happy Easter to you too!
Alison
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I like the one with the kangaroos very much! saw them in the wild during my last trtip through Queensland 🙂
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Thank you so much. It’s one of my favourites too. I think there’s nothing quite like seeing kangaroos in the wild.
Alison
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Fantastic photos, Alison! This is one of those posts I’ll want to look at again and again. Wonderful.
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Thanks so much Michelle.
Alison
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Alison, spectacular collection of wildlife photos. You should publish them in a book. I would have loved to see you posting the camera settings you used for each photo…too much hard work I know but it would help someone like me who would love to learn a lot more about such fab photos. Love, love this post 🙂
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Thanks so much Gilda. Maybe one day there’ll be a book. I’m not sure I even have the settings for some of these photos, but I’ll keep it in mind for the future.
Alison
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These are just amazing! What an incredibly beautiful world we live in. Thank you for sharing your photos and your extraordinary talent as a photographer, Alison.
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Thanks so much Donna, and you’re welcome! We live in an amazing world don’t we? And seeing creatures in their wild natural setting always makes my heart sing.
Alison
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Such wonderful pictures. I loved all of them and can see how it would be hard to narrow down your favourites. This is an uplifting post, reminding us that the world is full of beautiful creatures.
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Thanks Darlene. There were so many heart-stirring moments as I captured these shots. The world is a beautiful place, and indeed full of beautiful creatures.
Alison
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We love your photos and can’t wait for more. One of the wonderful things about traveling for us is the vibrant colors in so many places and you capture that so well.
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Thanks so much Annie and Steven. I’m always a sucker for colour. I’m like a magpie – colour gets me every time. I suppose it’s the reason I love the Aussie parrots so much.
Alison
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What a wonderful collection, Alison. For sheer drama, the croc leaping! Thanks for posting. –Curt
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Thanks Curt. Oh that croc moment was spectacular! So glad I managed to capture it. We saw several crocs jumping that day from the boat, but this was my best shot.
Alison
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A truly classic photo, Alison!
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fantastic collection! You truly rock at photography, girl!
I don’t remember seeing your Python/ex-bat photo before this. Wish I could unsee it now. 😛
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Thanks Kate. I have posted the python before – in the post about Nitmiluk. It was quite a moment. Have you unseen it yet 🙂
Alison xo
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What stunning photos! You have had some amazing moments with wildlife. Enjoyed your post very much!
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Thanks so much Dhara, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes, we have indeed been lucky enough to see some amazing things.
Alison
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So many beautiful creatures you have had the pleasure to meet Alison. What stunning photos. Those crocodiles sure are scary and what worried me was seeing the fishermen in their low strung tinnies and dangling fishing lines over the side. Inviting for a croc…
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Thanks pommepal. We have been pretty lucky I think. I didn’t know about the fishermen. You mean in the far north? In the rivers there? They must be nuts!
Alison
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We saw quite a few tinnies out in the croc invested waters when we were up there in Matilda, we thought they were nuts too, but then Northern territorials have got a reputation for crazyness
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WOW! As I have said more than once National Geographic should be knocking on your door. Picking a favourite seems impossible however the leaping crocodile had me leaping off my seat!
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Thanks Sue. Maybe one day I’ll be a NatGeo photographer lol 🙂
The whole experience on that boat with the crocs was quite amazing.
Alison
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Such beauty. What a treat it must be to bring back all these wonderful photos and relive the experience. I look at these moments you have photographed and realize what patience you must have had to get the shots you did!
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Thanks Susan. Yes, so much beauty! Sometimes it took patience, sometimes it was a really lucky moment when the camera happened to be on the right settings. At the same time I have wondered about all the perfect shots I missed because I didn’t have the patience to wait for the right moment.
Alison
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Such variety! It’s good to be reminded.
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Yes, so much variety. The natural world continually amazes me.
Alison
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What a fantastic collection of photos Alison. You have had so many wonderful and interesting days in your life! Thanks for sharing them with us. Enjoyed them all but the meerkats image is priceless! I’m kind of partial to them…
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Thanks so much Ilona, and you’re welcome. We have been very lucky to have seen so many amazing things. We loved watching the meerkats, even if it was in a zoo. They’re so cute! One day maybe we will get to Africa and see them in their natural habitat.
Alison
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That’s the spirit Alison!
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Oh my gosh, Alison! I kept noting certain animals for special mention in this comment, but about halfway through, I realized the list was too long and included almost every one! On a completely different topic, I didn’t remember you lived in India … will have to search your blog for some history on that!
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Thanks so much Lexie. Some I’m really pleased with, some I set up and waited for, some were truly just dumb luck. That opening one of the bush fairy – I have no idea how I did that 🙂
We lived in India for 3 months – Jan-Mar 2012 in Tiruvannamalai which is the location of Ramana Maharshi’s ashram. We were at the ashram every day. it was a magical time in many ways.
Alison
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Outstanding. Really, really enjoyed these….
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Thanks so much Jadi.
Alison
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Lovely collection.
Though the jumping crocodile worries me a bit. I didn’t know they could do that. 🙂
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Thanks so much rabirius. Crocs leaping like that is how they catch their prey, at least when they’re in the water. On land it’s more horizontal guess if the prey is close to the ground. Fun huh?
Alison
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That crocodile leaping out of air is just scary! Some incredible photos you have gathered over the years of adventures. I’m envious!
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Thanks Jean. I do feel pretty lucky to have had so many amazing adventures, and to have gotten some good shots over the years. The croc jumping is definitely scary! And definitely reality! It’s how they get their prey
Alison
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I believe this is one of my favorite posts Alison. Your photography is amazing! You have captured such stunning images, all over the globe. Looking forward to the next post.
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Thanks so much LuAnn. We’ve been pretty lucky I think to have seen the wildlife that we have. Sometimes the serendipity of it all just totally blows me away.
Alison
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We have not had the opportunities this trip to see wildlife like I thought we might. We darn well better see some flamingos before this trip is over. 🙂
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Oh I hope you get to see flamingoes, though we saw way more of them in Bolivia crossing the altiplano than we did in Patagonia. Good luck!
Alison
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Thanks Alison!
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Wowwowwow!
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Thanks Jane 🙂
Alison
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Oh wow, Alison, what a treat this post was! So many beautiful shots! The blue-faced honeyeaters, the “bush fairy”… and how on earth did you manage to capture that leaping croc??!!
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I was on a boat looking through an open window for the leaping croc shot. Directly above me on the top deck a young woman was standing on a platform dangling raw meat into the water. it was quote spectacular!
A.
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Part of my comment got deleted apparently, but also wanted to say I loved the kangaroo picture, very pretty
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Thank you so much TSMS. The honeyeaters were so much fun – they hung around trying to cadge a crumb or two, and then I moved my little jug of cream to a vacant table and they were in heaven. As was I being able to get lots of good shots of them. That kangaroo pick has long been a favourite of mine.
Alison
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What a spectacular collection of images, Allison and Don! They are beautifully photographed and your love of nature and animals is so apparent. Your Australia photos hit home…I loved spotting Lorikeets..and that Croc! Never saw that when we traveled there but the fruit bats fascinated me… yikes. Thanks for a most enjoyable post.
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Thank you so much Jane. I go a little stir crazy if I can’t get out into nature most days. And to see animals in the wild is one of the greatest thrills for me. Australia is amazing for wildlife! I’m actually from Oz though I’ve lived in Canada for more than half my life now, but still, every time I go back I’m elated all over again by the wildlife there.
Alison
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Wow that leaping alligator is unbelievable Alison! All your photos are. Hope you are doing well! 😌
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Thanks so much Nicole. Doing very well thanks. Finally getting strong and fit again. It feels so good! You sound like you’ve been getting in a lot of good family skiing. May spring come to you soon!
Alison
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Your pictures are breathtaking. I’ve been to Galapagos and had Sea Lions living on my poop deck and been to Australia, even snapping those jumping crocs on the Adelaide River but none of my images can hold a candle to yours. That swan in the rain is particularly magnificent. I think that I have asked this before but I can not recall – what camera are you shooting with? What is your proximity to that animals you are photographing?
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Thanks so much Lisa. It was so weird to see your comment unanswered this morning. I know I answered it a few days ago but apparently it disappeared into the mists of cyberspace. I was so thrilled with the shot of the swan in the rain. I had no idea it would be so successful. Most of these photos were taken with a Panasonic FZ1000. I’ve just ungraded to a Panasonic mirrorless G85 so I’ll see what I can do with that.
Alison
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Ooooh. I am a Panasonic user too but one class down from you – originally shooting with an FZ200 and now with a Mirrorless GX8. I love the system. Now I just need to work on my skills. Your pictures are an inspiration for me
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Thanks Lisa! I’ve been inspired by so many others – I love how the inspiration goes round and we all just keep sparking off each other. I too love Panasonic cameras. And I too need to work on my skills lol. I’m always looking at others’ photos and reaching for how to do better.
A.
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Finally had space to clean up my inbox and catch up on your post. 🙂 Loved the shot of the sea lion – it immediately reminded me of my trip to Belize a few years ago. I loved all of these shots, though I’m especially amazed by the birds drinking your coffee creamer, the swallow nest, and that crocodile!
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Thanks Felicity. The sea lions in the Galapagos were amazing. And everywhere! I deliberately placed my coffee creamer at an empty table to attract the birds there and it worked. For the croc shot I made sure I had the best position on the boat, and I just waited for the swallow shot. I knew I wouldn’t have to wait long as the adults were returning to feed the chicks pretty much every few seconds. Fun!
Alison
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thank you for all the effort
to bring me the gorgeous images
and tails of these precious animals
in their natural environments 🙂
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Thank you. And you’re welcome.
It always feels like such a privilege
and an honour
and moment of pure elation
to see these beautiful creatures in
their natural environment.
They are all such a blessing.
Alison
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Wow, oh wow, oh wow – leaping crocodiles! And your blue-faced honeyeaters photo has the feel and careful composition of a painting. I recently saw some of the magnificent painted storks during a trip to Cambodia and can only imagine how amazing it must have been to spend time at a nesting sight filled with many parents and chicks. These photos showcase your delight and thrill at discovering some of nature’s beautiful creatures. Thanks for sharing! Anita
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Thank you so much Anita. Those honeyeaters were so much fun. They were flying around the whole time we were having our coffee and even came to our table to try to get at the cream. When I’d done with it I put it on a vacant table. I didn’t have to wait long before they came flocking to it. And the painted storks were a revelation. Hundreds of them! An amazing thing to see. As was the leaping croc.
Alison
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Such gorgeous photos of magnificent creatures!
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Thank you so much Daniella.
Alison
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What a fun post, love your pictures!
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Thanks so much Kateryna. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Alison
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Fabulous photos especially the crocodile one! Photoblogs are one of my favorites. I would love to come back often to read more and see more pics. Lovely share!
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Thanks so much Chirasree. I do love it when I can capture wildlife. They are all so amazing. More photo blogs to come for sure!
Alison
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What a great post to celebrate Earth Day. You got some amazing shots of creatures. But that crocodile is stunning! The King Penguins might have been my favourite when we were in the Falkland Islands. Such a great collection of faces!
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Thanks so much Linda. The croc was from a boat. I lined up early and got the best position on the boat for photographs. It worked lol. The King Penguins were pure magic!
Alison
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Great photos, I went to the Bharatpur bird reserve what an incredible place!
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Thanks so much Catherine. I’m so glad we went to Bharatpur – it was a real highlight.
Alison
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