064 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld. Yes, back to Lilydale Boat Ramp. Apparently there is nothing alive in Crosby Park in the winter. With no snow, and hence no cross-country skiers, the place is creepy in the early morning. Seeking wildlife, I have to settle for these crows, which have paused briefly after harassing a hawk. A black medium-sized bird that flies fast -- not an ideal test subject. This large tree complex is actually visible in Google Maps satellite view, so I could determine that these birds are about 25 meters away from me.
046 Sigma Test 122511 LR.
046 Sigma Test 122511 LR. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Tripod. The ready availability of shorter focal lengths enhances the ability to catch interesting patterns.
018 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Crosby Park. Handheld. Crosby Park, an hour after sunrise. St. Paul's answer to Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil.
081 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld. You thought crows were black. My research suggests that the feathers of an American Crow can appear brown at times, and it is not uncommon for some individuals to have white patches on the wings or tail.
076 Sigma Test 011012 LR. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld.
058 Sigma Test 011012 LR. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld.
074 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld.
188 Sigma Test 122511. Harriet Island. Monopod.
064 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld. Yes, back to Lilydale Boat Ramp. Apparently there is nothing alive in Crosby Park in the winter. With no snow, and hence no cross-country skiers, the place is creepy in the early morning. Seeking wildlife, I have to settle for these crows, which have paused briefly after harassing a hawk. A black medium-sized bird that flies fast -- not an ideal test subject. This large tree complex is actually visible in Google Maps satellite view, so I could determine that these birds are about 25 meters away from me.
064 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld. Yes, back to Lilydale Boat Ramp. Apparently there is nothing alive in Crosby Park in the winter. With no snow, and hence no cross-country skiers, the place is creepy in the early morning. Seeking wildlife, I have to settle for these crows, which have paused briefly after harassing a hawk. A black medium-sized bird that flies fast -- not an ideal test subject. This large tree complex is actually visible in Google Maps satellite view, so I could determine that these birds are about 25 meters away from me.
064 Sigma Test 011012-Edit. Lilydale Boat Ramp. Handheld. Yes, back to Lilydale Boat Ramp. Apparently there is nothing alive in Crosby Park in the winter. With no snow, and hence no cross-country skiers, the place is creepy in the early morning. Seeking wildlife, I have to settle for these crows, which have paused briefly after harassing a hawk. A black medium-sized bird that flies fast -- not an ideal test subject. This large tree complex is actually visible in Google Maps satellite view, so I could determine that these birds are about 25 meters away from me.
See photo in original gallery.