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Nature observation has always had my strong interest. The best possible way of living the observation even stronger is by trying to capture the moment.

The difference between watching and seeing is consciousness, making pictures enhances consciousness.

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Bart

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Updated: May 24, 2008 10:40am PST

Florida December 2007 : we recently (Dec 2007) traveled to Florida, a trip that took us to some of the birding highlights of the state...

Florida December 2007

we recently (Dec 2007) traveled to Florida, a trip that took us to so ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2008 12:13pm PST

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We recently got this little visitor in our backyard pond - this green frog stayed for a couple of days but when his calls were not answered, he moved on...pity

One of the rarities of Florida, the reddish egret white phase - here in the middle of its "drunken sailor routine". With this behavior, the egret tries to confuse the fish so it's easier to catch them

Rufous-chested dotterel

Skimming is what skimmers do ;-)

Greylag goose (Anser anser) - grauwe gans - Uitkerkse Polder

Boyd Hill Park is a really good spot for woodstorks - what a nice relief to be taking bird pics in the USA again, not sure why, but birds in the USA are much less shy than in Europe.

Stilt - this little group of stilts was sitting on Eco Pond

Southern caracara

De Soto park is famous for its herons - since I was all alone at the lagoon I took my time and very gradually walked into the water after a while, the herons must have looked at me as a fellow heron...a weird and big one for sure... but nevertheless, they were absolutely oblivious of my presence so that I could approach them to within a couple of meters, resulting in some very exciting photo opportunities, eg of this little blue heron

To top off a great first day of birding - this great blue heron stood nicely in the sunset. This chance find apperently has also inspired more famous photographers than myself - see e.g. at this link http://www.birdsasart.com/ABPII.htm of Art Morris - quite sure this is the same spot and who knows, it might actually be the same heron ;-)

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) - velduil - Uitkerkse Polder. This winter, up to 7 owls could be seen in Uitkerke. Last weekend, I was lucky enough to observe 3 of the remaining ones...lets keep our fingers crossed, they might be nesting there. Shooting these birds in the company of Misjel Decleer (famous belgian nature photographer) was a nice bonus

Black-tailed godwith (Limosa limosa) - grutto - Uitkerkse Polder

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) - visdief - bringing fish (Texel-May 2007)

Sandwich tern (Sterna sandvicensis) - grote stern - Texel (NL)

Sandwich tern (Sterna sandvicensis) - grote stern - Texel (NL)

Blackish oystercatcher

Ruine of "Red Gate" farm - hoeve Rode Poort - Uitkerkse Polders

pretty in pink - roseate spoonbill

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) - velduil - Uitkerkse Polder.

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Florida December 2007 : we recently (Dec 2007) traveled to Florida, a trip that took us to some of the birding highlights of the state...

Florida December 2007

we recently (Dec 2007) traveled to Florida, a trip that took us to so ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2008 3:13pm EDT

Uitkerkse Polder November 2007 :

Uitkerkse Polder November 2007

Updated: Apr 16, 2008 3:14pm EDT

Chile 2006 :

Updated: May 27, 2007 2:06pm EDT

People Chile :

Updated: Feb 08, 2007 11:19am EDT

People miscellaneous :

People miscellaneous

Updated: Mar 10, 2008 5:31pm EDT

Critters and insects :

Critters and insects

Updated: Jun 23, 2007 10:23am EDT

Diverse landscapes :

Diverse landscapes

Updated: Oct 28, 2006 1:19pm EDT

My Backyard :

Updated: Nov 28, 2007 11:20am EDT

Biologen Gent :

Updated: Oct 12, 2006 12:45pm EDT

Ireland 2006 :

Updated: Jul 31, 2006 3:09pm EDT

Top picks : This gallery contains some of my favorites - I would appreciate your comments - it is always interesting to see what people like / don't like. As I am sure you also experience, sorting the best from the other pictures isn't always straight forward, and of course, tastes differ.

This gallery contains some of my favorites - I would appreciate your c ...

Updated: May 25, 2006 9:22am EDT

The Color Purple : Correct color representation is next to sharpeness and correct light of course the most essential element of photography. Modern digital camera's generally have good color rendering. There seems to be one noticable exception, some blue, purple, violet hues seem to create a specific problem for digital camera's.

The Color Purple

Correct color representation is next to sharpeness and correct light o ...

Updated: May 27, 2006 1:29pm EDT

Birds of USA : We had the privilege of living in the US for 4 years. A period the whole family enjoyed, but me especially given all the fascinating new bird species there were to see. For some reason, the birds in the US are much better approachable than in Europe, making bird photography a treat !

We had the privilege of living in the US for 4 years. A period the who ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2007 10:21am EDT

Extremadura Spring 2006 : Beautiful region in Spain. After the winter experience with migrating cranes (see Extremadura Winter 2004 gallery), I was very curious to experience Extremadura in spring. Although the weather wasn't really helping, the region delivered more than expected in terms of birds and flowers. Like two years ago, we stayed again at the Finca Santa Marta in Trujillo, great place! We added a short stay in the nearby Sierra de Gredos to search for Gredos Ibex

Extremadura Spring 2006

Beautiful region in Spain. After the winter experience with migrating ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2006 4:10pm EDT

Birds of Europe :

Birds of Europe

Updated: May 12, 2008 5:00pm EDT

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Updated: May 24, 2008 1:40pm EDT

Bosque del Apache (2003) :

Bosque del Apache (2003)

Updated: Sep 18, 2005 1:36pm EDT

Liereman October 2005 :

Liereman October 2005

Updated: Oct 11, 2005 4:44pm EDT

Extremadura Winter 2004 :

Extremadura Winter 2004

Updated: Sep 14, 2005 3:35pm EDT

2004 favorites :

Updated: Sep 15, 2005 5:12pm EDT

La Brenne (F) :

Updated: Apr 16, 2008 3:15pm EDT

Flowers and Fungi : A selection of flowers from Europe and North America

Flowers and Fungi

A selection of flowers from Europe and North America

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 9:36am EDT

Kalmthout :

Updated: Sep 21, 2005 2:56pm EDT

Travel : No pictures here yet - come check it out later

No pictures here yet - come check it out later

Updated: Dec 31, 2005 11:34am EDT

Family :

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 10:23am EDT

Friesland May 2008 :

Friesland May 2008

Updated: May 06, 2008 4:21pm EDT

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