One-Year Ago (20-May-2013) — Scotland

Gone to See Europe. Semester at Sea Spring 2013 Enrichment Voyage on the MV Explorer. Ultimate Travel Photography Workshop IV with Michael Mariant. Day 24: Glasgow, Scotland.

Bee Heavy with Pollen working Scottish Heather in Scotland. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera and 10-100 mm VR lens (ISO 160, 100 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec).

Bee Heavy with Pollen working Scottish Heather in Scotland. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera and 10-100 mm VR lens (ISO 160, 100 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec) (David J Mathre)
Bee Heavy with Pollen working Scottish Heather in Scotland. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera and 10-100 mm VR lens (ISO 160, 100 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec) (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (19-May-2012) — New Jersey

Springtime in New Jersey. Sourland Mountain Preserve.

I had gone for a walkabout at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. There was a family of Canada Geese swimming in the pond near the parking lot. After trying a number of different angles, I finally managed to catch them in formation. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 + FT1 adapter + 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII lens (ISO 400, 200 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). FOV = 540 mm with a 35 mm sensor.

Two Canadian Geese + Seven Goslings. Sourland Mountain Preserve in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 + FT1 adapter + 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII lens (ISO 400, 200 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). FOV = 540 mm with a 35 mm sensor. (David J Mathre)
Two Canadian Geese + Seven Goslings. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V1 + FT1 adapter + 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII lens (ISO 400, 200 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)

Sunday (18-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 3.

Silhouette of a Windmill at Dawn on a Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 560, 300 mm, f/9, 1/1250 sec).

Silhouette of a Windmill at Dawn on a Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 560, 300 mm, f/9, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Silhouette of a Windmill at Dawn on a Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 560, 300 mm, f/9, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Sunday (18-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 3.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Texas Bird of Paradise) About to Take Flight in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec).

Sissor-tailed Flycatcher (Texas Bird of Paradise) About to Take Flight in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Sissor-tailed Flycatcher (Texas Bird of Paradise) About to Take Flight in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 400, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec). (David J Mathre)

Sunday (18-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 3.

Turkey Vulture Vs. Crested Caracara at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 450, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec).

Turkey Vulture Vs. Crested Caracara at Campos Viejos Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 450, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Turkey Vulture Vs. Crested Caracara at Turkey Vulture Vs. Crested Caracara in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 450, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)