Gone to See Iceland 2013 Photography Safari with Mike Hagen. Day 1: Golden Circle.
Clump of Mushrooms on a Tree Stump. Forest in Haukadalur, Iceland. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 400, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec). In camera B&W.
David's Images of the Day Photoblog
Clump of Mushrooms on a Tree Stump. Forest in Haukadalur, Iceland. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 400, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec). In camera B&W.
Earred Grebe (?) in a Pond at the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/8, 1/640 sec).
Doe with a Tumor on Her Neck (Papilloma Virus?). Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec).
Back Side of Sycamore Leaves in Early Morning Light. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 160, 600 mm, f/4, 1/500 sec).
Pair of Yellow Swallowtail Butterflies Near the Pond at Sourland Mountain Preserve in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 180, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec).
In previous years I have seen these butterflies congregate near this pond in areas with wet mud. Another time, they were on a dead ground-hog. I wonder if they are looking for a source of salt?