Following on from the huge success of the "Show us your bird and wildlife photos" thread (some 31 pages and a staggering +1500 posts), I thought it time to start a "part 2".

 

As we don't always have the opportunities to take bird or wildlife photos, but nonetheless might be taking great photos of other things, I  thought a broader approach might encourage even more people to share their top photos. 

 

They can be anything to do with nature, landscapes, outdoors, indoors, superb holiday snaps - basically, whatever. If you think it's a good photo and you want to share it, this is the place.

 

Here's three from me...

 

Goose - seen showing off in the woods of Amsterdam.

 

 

Sunset - as seen from our balcony last summer.

 

 

Filey, N Yorks - what a beautiful place. We were here for my younger brother's wedding.

 

 

1 hour ago, martyn pitt said:

I know his stuff, he used to post on the same photography forum I did  

And he has had a 40lb pike.

 

This is the field where I normally walk the dog, viewed from the other side of the A66.  The river is the Eamont.

6 minutes ago, Steve S 60 said:

 

This is the field where I normally walk the dog, viewed from the other side of the A66.  The river is the Eamont.

Great picture Steve. The storm is causing real problems for many people isn't it - not a great lead  up to Christmas for those who have suffered flood or wind damage. We've had high winds here in Notts but have been spared the torrential rain. It's also very mild - 13 degrees today, and the wind is dropping.

Peter

Just now, Peter99 said:

Great picture Steve. The storm is causing real problems for many people isn't it - not a great lead  up to Christmas for those who have suffered flood or wind damage. We've had high winds here in Notts but have been spared the torrential rain. It's also very mild - 13 degrees today, and the wind is dropping.

Peter

This is as far as I got on my walk today before turning back, Peter.  Feel sorry for all those affected.

 

My daughter getting some instructions fro m ex Southend boss Steve Tilson.

Must admit to having a soft spot for setting up and taking Christmassy shots like this one of a snowman in his snow globe (although to me it kind of looks like a snowman stepping through some sort of space/time portal!).

The green effect in the background comes from a small light-up tree decoration, which I placed behind and I used a small torch to provide some side light and to create some shadow at the same time. Camera on a tripod… room lights off… click, click, click… and away you go! 

 

 

 

 

 

On 12/7/2015 at 19:43, NCFC said:

My daughter getting some instructions fro m ex Southend boss Steve Tilson.

She's a pretty girl Chris as well as being an obviously talented footballer.

 

Here's a few from me of a Long eared owl, another first, taken today at Burton Mere RSPB reserve. these pictures where taken balancing on one knee trying not to sink my other leg up to my calf in mud. Why do they never make it easy

Steve

 

Edited December 10, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

55 minutes ago, Peter99 said:

She's a pretty girl Chris as well as being an obviously talented footballer.

 

She obviously gets her looks from me:-)).Not her mother.

She's doing forensic science at uni in Cambridge So not got my brains.

Edited December 10, 20159 yr by NCFC

Gutted about the twig across the left hand side of the owls face, but there's always the next time, the next picture.

Steve

 

Edited December 10, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

11 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Gutted about the twig across the left hand side of the owls face, but there's always the next time, the next picture.

Steve

 

Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with.

That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus

28 minutes ago, martyn pitt said:

Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with.

That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus

There's quite a lot of them on the fens, my father is always going on about them, mind you as a gamekeeper he blames any raptor for taking partridge and pheasant chicks, when it's possibly a mink, stoat, weasel or even otter.

10 hours ago, TattooDave said:

There's quite a lot of them on the fens, my father is always going on about them, mind you as a gamekeeper he blames any raptor for taking partridge and pheasant chicks, when it's possibly a mink, stoat, weasel or even otter.

Foxes get the blame round our way.Even for otter damage.they love to eat eggs and baby birds.

12 hours ago, martyn pitt said:

Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with.

That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus

Martyn. Its only I think the second maybe third time that I've actually seen a long eared owl but the first time when I've had a camera with me. was well chuffed . Now if I could only turn back time for all the times that I've seen barn owls and tawnies when I never had a camera.

Steve

Edited December 11, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

31 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Martyn. Its only I think the second maybe third time that I've actually seen a long eared owl but the first time when I've had a camera with me. was well chuffed . No if I could only turn back time for all the times that I've seen barn owls and tawnies when I never had a camera.

Steve

Steve have you seen a short eared owl?They are very erratic during flight.

4 minutes ago, NCFC said:

Steve have you seen a short eared owl?They are very erratic during flight.

Yes Chris. Only recently for the first time, They seem to be very common in the Northwest this year. They must have had a very successful breeding season last year. They have such a distinctive round face when flying. Not had any opportunities to photograph them though, but here's hoping its soon. Bet they're common in the fens with that habitat.

steve 

4 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Yes Chris. Only recently for the first time, They seem to be very common in the Northwest this year. They must have had a very successful breeding season last year. They have such a distinctive round face when flying. Not had any opportunities to photograph them though, but here's hoping its soon. Bet they're common in the fens with that habitat.

steve 

I'm a bit further east in Norfolk than the fens but they seem to thrive here too.

This thread is great.

Thanks everyone.

Peter

I did hear that Tengmalm's Owl was back in Norfolk, that's one I'd like to see thrive

18 hours ago, Peter99 said:

This thread is great.

Thanks everyone.

Peter 

Its a Fabulous thread my friend. Hope your keeping well.  Bout time you got yourself that camera ........Get you out and about on the Grantham canal

Steve

We had a snowfall yesterday of 7 inches of snow at Wham, here is the front garden yesterday evening 12.12.15

 

 

Edited December 13, 20159 yr by suzannek

7 minutes ago, suzannek said:

We had a snowfall yesterday of 7 inches of snow at Wham, here is the front garden yesterday evening 12.12.15

 

 

Hi Suz

Wow! It's so mild here - fog and rain. Your picture would grace any Christmas Card.

I hope all is well with you.

Peter

x

Edited December 13, 20159 yr by Peter99

Yes am fine Peter. We still have snow, although there has been a tiny bit of thawing, not looking forward to getting my car off the drive tomorrow morning or if I can my drive to work

 

Suz x

3 minutes ago, suzannek said:

Yes am fine Peter. We still have snow, although there has been a tiny bit of thawing, not looking forward to getting my car off the drive tomorrow morning or if I can my drive to work

 

Suz x

Stay safe girl!

Peter

Thank you, you too

Suz x

9 hours ago, Peter99 said:

Hi Suz

Wow! It's so mild here - fog and rain. Your picture would grace any Christmas Card.

I hope all is well with you.

Peter

x

No rain or fog here Peter, a mild 18C today, no sun.  Tomorrow we could see 21C, what a life!

2 hours ago, TattooDave said:

No rain or fog here Peter, a mild 18C today, no sun.  Tomorrow we could see 21C, what a life!

You're living the dream Dave!

Just short of a couple of weeks and we will have had the shortest day - we'll soon be on our uppers!

Peter

On ‎12‎/‎12‎/‎2015 at 09:32, TattooDave said:

I did hear that Tengmalm's Owl was back in Norfolk, that's one I'd like to see thrive

Dave. they have been reported in 20 different counties in the UK , don't know about any breeding yet

Steve

2 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Dave. they have been reported in 20 different counties in the UK , don't know about any breeding yet

Steve

I heard from a twitcher that they bred in Norfolk, still a big secret, so shhhh!

Sunrise in Thurne valley whilst walking my greyhound today.Proud to be a Norfolk lad.

Getting the last of the light yesterday down the park !

Here, a couple taken today in the rain. Willow Tit and Greater spotted woodpecker

 

Steve

Edited December 18, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

Here's one I forget to post from my recent visit to Betws y coed. Love the stark rocks and decaying wood covered in mosses and lichen

Steve

Edited December 18, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

17 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Here's one I forget to post from my recent visit to Betws y coed. Love the stark and decaying wood covered in mosses and lichen

Steve

Hiya Steve

I love this photograph. A quality printed copy of that would look great in a frame in anyone's wall.

Well done mate.

Peter

3 minutes ago, Peter99 said:

Hiya Steve

I love this photograph. A quality printed copy of that would look great in a frame in anyone's wall.

Well done mate.

Peter

Evening Peter. Hope your well. . Thank you my friend. 

Steve

Got this 1 on me phone this morning

The visiting Heron at the park 

A seasonal one taken last year at the local garden centre, the display this year isn't as good.

 

and one with a bit of snow in it, though not here, it was Bruges in 2013 (I think)

Here's a seasonal picture from me

Steve

Edited December 21, 20159 yr by Winsford Soul

Sunset on the broads from the front of my boat today

Sunset from the balcony on the Costa del Sol

had two of the grandchildren over last night both from different kids born 2 days apart - the wife just got some sleep , just to let you know I was fine lol

Got a glow ball for the dog at night makes me laugh she runs down the Rd with almost a green headlight

Edited December 24, 20159 yr by ZoomSoulBlue

Christmas decorations as spotted on the shelf in the local garden centre - just lining themselves up waiting for someone to come along and take a photo of them (even if only with an iPad!).

Merry Christmas everyone. Best wishes for a very festive Yule and a truly fantastic New Year!

Look at the moon it's gone mad 

Moved some 45s from my lounge on Christmas Day and between two sleeves this popped out still alive and well.Put it in garden for a quick(crap) snap.

Pembroke in blooming June 

atb Kev 

Edited December 26, 20159 yr by Kev John

Eriobotrya japonica, otherwise known as the Loquat.

Close up of Agave atenuata flowers, the Foxtail Agave.

And this is the plant, flowering now.

On Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 09:51, NCFC said:

Moved some 45s from my lounge on Christmas Day and between two sleeves this popped out still alive and well.Put it in garden for a quick(crap) snap.

A lovely Tortoiseshell butterfly 

Suz x

 

 

 

 

23 hours ago, Kev John said:

Pembroke in blooming June 

atb Kev 

Kev. My favourite county. Can't wait till June for my yearly visit

Steve

11 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Kev. My favourite county. Can't wait till June for my yearly visit

Steve

Hi Steve

Hope you are well sir !

Know the county like the back of my hand my fathers family from the Dock 

atb Kev 

 

5 hours ago, Kev John said:

Hi Steve

Hope you are well sir !

Know the county like the back of my hand my fathers family from the Dock 

atb Kev 

 

I,m great thanks mate . Hope your keeping well.  I would move down that way tomorrow if I got chance

Steve