One-Year Ago (17-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 2.

Mexican Ground Squirrel Taking a Drink at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 320, 400 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec).

Mexican Ground Squirrel Taking a Drink at Df_20140517_175507 in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 320, 400 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Mexican Ground Squirrel Taking a Drink at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 320, 400 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)

One-Year Ago (17-May-2014) — Texas

South Texas Birding Photo Safari with Jason Odell Day 2.

Several birds drinking water at a pond at a private ranch in southern Texas. We were set up in a blind on the other side of the pond, and didn’t have to be patient very long before the birds showed up.

Common Ground Dove Drinking at Dos Vandas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 400 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 250, 400 mm, f/4, 1/2000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Common Ground Dove Drinking at Dos Venadas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 400 mm f/2.8 lens (ISO 250, 400 mm, f/4, 1/2000 sec). (David J Mathre)
Bronzed Cowbird Drinking at Dos Vandas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 400 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 140, 400 mm, f/4, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Bronzed Cowbird Drinking at Dos Vandas Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D800 camera and 400 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 140, 400 mm, f/4, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
House Sparrow (?) and Reflection Taking a Drink in a Pond at Campos Viejos Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 500, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
House Sparrow (?) and Reflection Taking a Drink in a Pond at Campos Viejos Ranch in Southern Texas. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 500, 600 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)

Six-Years Ago (27-December-2008) — Florida

Gone to See America. December 2008 Florida Road Trip. Day 6: Merritt Island.

Great Egret Hunting and Reflection along Black Point Wildlife Drive in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 300 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec).

White Egret Fishing at Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve. Image taken with an Nikon D3x and 300 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
White Egret Fishing at Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve. Image taken with an Nikon D3x and 300 mm f/2.8 VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)

Thursday (24-July-2014) — At Sea

Gone to See Europe 2014. Day 54: Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Gulf of Finland Approaching Russia.

Reflection of a Noctilucent Creature invading my cabin on the MV Explorer while crossing the Gulf of Finland. Semester at Sea, Summer 2014 Semester Voyage. Image taken with a Fuji XT1 camera and 23 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 200, 23 mm, f/1.4, 1 sec).

Reflection of a Noctilucent Creature Invading My Cabin on the MV Explorer -- Gulf of Finland. Image taken with a Fuji XT1 camera and 23 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 200, 23 mm, f/1.4, 1 sec). (David J Mathre)
Reflection of a Noctilucent Creature Invading My Cabin on the MV Explorer — Gulf of Finland. Image taken with a Fuji XT1 camera and 23 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 200, 23 mm, f/1.4, 1 sec). (David J Mathre)

One Year Ago (05-June-2013) — Russia

Gone to See Europe. Semester at Sea Spring 2013 Enrichment Voyage on the MV Explorer. Day 40: St. Petersburg, Russia.

Sunglass reflections while departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Images taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens.

Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 80 mm, f/7, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 80 mm, f/7, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 105 mm, f/5, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 105 mm, f/5, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 310 mm, f/8, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Departing Saint Petersburg, Russia on the MV Explorer. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 Camera, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 200, 310 mm, f/8, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)