Wildlife from Blaise castle

[zarozinia]

I've posted the castle shots in another area so here are a few more natural shots i took yesterday.

http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/124/2/d/The_bee_and_the_dandelion_by_AngiNelson.jpg

This was just about the best I could get of a squirrel, I found it hard getting a good photo with the bright sky in the background.
http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs26/f/2008/124/7/6/squirrel_by_AngiNelson.jpg


http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/124/1/d/Lone_duckling_by_AngiNelson.jpg

I think I have over processed this one in an attempt to reduce the noise levels.
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/124/9/5/SAfety_in__numbers_by_AngiNelson.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/blaise%20castle%20pics/pinkflower.jpg

I have been trying to capture a waterfall for a while on a slow shutter speed without blowing the moving water, I think this is the best I have managed up to now, not an exciting shot, but good practice.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/blaise%20castle%20pics/blaisestreamwaterfall.jpg

Not sure what this bird is but I found it very hard to capture with it contantly flitting about, plus either being in very dark shadows or against the glare of sunlit water.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/blaise%20castle%20pics/bird3.jpg

[zarozinia]

Another couple of that bird, i know theyre not great but never mind. Tips on photographing birds ( especially in the water ) will be much appreciated

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/blaise%20castle%20pics/bird1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/blaise%20castle%20pics/bird2.jpg

[Duckydoodle]

No1 is lovely. Nice and sharp with good detail. Like how the bee looks as if he's hanging on for dear life.
Nos 2 and 3 have a blue tinge to them.
No 3 does look over processed unfortunately. The ducks have a surreal look about them which is a shame because it's a nice image otherwise.
Nos 4 and 5 don't do anything for me.
No 6 is a good capture. Good composition and I like the fresh look of the water if that makes sense. Makes me want to dip my toes :thumbs:

[fracster]

Bird is a grey wagtail,afaik.....:thumbs:

[zarozinia]

No1 is lovely. Nice and sharp with good detail. Like how the bee looks as if he's hanging on for dear life.
Nos 2 and 3 have a blue tinge to them.
No 3 does look over processed unfortunately. The ducks have a surreal look about them which is a shame because it's a nice image otherwise.
Nos 4 and 5 don't do anything for me.
No 6 is a good capture. Good composition and I like the fresh look of the water if that makes sense. Makes me want to dip my toes :thumbs:

To be honest no 1 is the only one I'm happy with.

Thanks Frankster

[BRASH]

No 1 is the stand out for me but for some strange reason I also like the over cooked ducklings. Maybe just because they are wierd and different.:clap:

The bird is a grey wagtail, deffo:thumbs: