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malavoie1 · 8 months

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A male Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta) dragonfly perched on a leaf.

Slaty Skimmers inhabit regions of the United States, Quebec, southern Ontario, and New Brunswick. They are recognized for their territorial nature and are experts in airborne hunting. They often launch from their resting spots to capture insects like damselflies while flying, demonstrating their remarkable predatory abilities.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/9 / 1/125s / ISO 200 / Exp bias 1 Taken: July 07, 2023

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malavoie1 · 8 months

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A different crop of this image. This heron exudes grace, enhancing the lagoon's allure and making it a go-to spot for birdwatchers and photographers.

Baie-du-Febvre, QC is a hotspot for birdwatching, attracting both photographers and bird enthusiasts with its diverse avian population, especially during migration seasons. It's a prime spot for sighting both uncommon and abundant birds.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

300mm / ƒ/5.8 / 1/800s / ISO 200 / Exp bias 0

Taken: Aug 05, 2023

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malavoie1 · 8 months

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This great blue heron was photographed at the Baie-du-Febvre QC bird observatory. With its poised elegance and graceful posture, the heron becomes a living testament to the lagoon's vibrant ecosystem, making it a must-visit for photographers and birdwatchers.

Baie-du-Febvre, QC is a well-known sanctuary for birdwatching, drawing photographers and birdwatchers with its variety of bird species, particularly during migratory periods. It's an excellent location for observing both rare and plentiful birds.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

300mm / ƒ/5.8 / 1/800s / ISO 200 / Exp bias 0

Taken: Aug 05, 2023

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malavoie1 · 8 months

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We were surprised to find a snow goose at Baie-du-Febvre, QC in early August. Birdwatchers at the bird observatory there told us that this goose may not have completed its northward spring migration due to various factors. It could have faced adverse weather, lacked sufficient food, or simply became too exhausted.

Baie-du-Febvre, QC is a renowned birdwatching haven, attracting enthusiasts with its diverse avian species, especially during migration seasons. Ideal for spotting rare and abundant birds.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

300mm / ƒ/9 / 1/500s / ISO 100 / Exp bias 0

Taken: Aug 05, 2023

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malavoie1 · 8 months

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The house at 863 is covered in ivy. Trois-Rivière, QC.

The light that day was very flat and dull. I think that on a sunny day the shadows under the porch would have obscured the details around the door.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

36mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/50s / ISO 200 / Exp bias 0

Taken: Aug 04, 2023

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malavoie1 · 9 months

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A male Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta) dragonfly.

See the original image here.

Slaty Skimmers are found in the US, Quebec, southern Ontario and New Brunswick. They are known for being territorial. They excel in aerial hunting, swooping from their perches to catch insects, including damselflies, in mid-air, showcasing its impressive hunting skills.

A special thanks to @celestialphotography for correctly identifying this insect.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/8 / 1/800s / ISO 200 / Exp bias -1

Taken: July 07, 2023

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malavoie1 · 9 months

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A male Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta) dragonfly resting for a moment.

This male Slaty Skimmer flaunts its dark blue body and black head, hallmarks of maturity. Found in the US, Quebec, southern Ontario and New Brunswick, they are known for being territorial. These woodland sentinels excel in aerial hunting, swooping from their perches to snatch insects mid-flight, making them masters of their shoreline domain.

A special thanks to @celestialphotography for correctly identifying this insect.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/8 / 1/800s / ISO 200 / Exp bias -1 Taken: July 07, 202

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malavoie1 · 9 months

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A closer look at a Common Blue Damselfly (Common Bluet or Northern Bluet) perched on a stem of sedge is reflected in the calm surface of the lake.

The water was not too deep there and to get the camera down to that level I had to kneel on the bottom of the lake with my chin just above water. My camera and macro lens were just a few centimeters above the surface of the lake. I managed to keep everything dry except for the camera strap.

See the original here.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/8 / 1/100s / ISO 200 / Exp bias -1

Taken: July 05, 2023

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malavoie1 · 9 months

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A Common Blue Damselfly (Common Bluet or Northern Bluet) perched on a stem of sedge is reflected in the calm surface of the lake.

The water was not too deep there and to get the camera down to that level I had to kneel on the bottom of the lake with my chin just above water. My camera and macro lens were just a few centimeters above the surface of the lake. I managed to keep everything dry except for the camera strap.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/8 / 1/100s / ISO 200 / Exp bias -1

Taken: July 05, 2023

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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An abstract of water weeds being waved about by a light wind on the surface of a lake.

I used the in-camera multi-exposure mode, set to the averaging setting, to record several shots of water weeds as a single image. A slower shutter speed contributed to enhancing the impression of motion as compared to this other image.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR

18mm / ƒ/11 / 1/6s / ISO 100 / Exp bias -1

Taken: July 22, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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An abstract image of water weeds being waved about by a light wind on the surface of a lake.

I used the in-camera multi-exposure mode, set to the averaging setting, to record several shots of water weeds as a single image.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR

18mm / ƒ/14 / 1/25s / ISO 100

Taken: July 22, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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Brown Stink Bug, 2022

Brown stink bugs are very common in Ontario. This one was photographed in a field behind our house.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2. I applied additional selective sharpening using Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/8 / 1/160s / ISO 400

Taken: June 24, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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This seagull was just taking off. After a couple of jumps and with a final splash it took to the sky.

Taken at Mavilette Beach Provincial Park while on vacation in Nova Scotia. I took a whole lot of panning shots of different birds flying by. I was quite please how the wing tips and water splash were blurred.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 where I applied a tilt shift lens effect to create the shallow DOF. I also applied additional some selective sharpening using Topaz Sharpen AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: HD Pentax DA 55-300mm f4-5.8 ED WR

260mm / ƒ/11 / 1/400s / ISO 200

Taken: September 7, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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Grosse Coque - Mavillette Beach

This large clam (fr. grosse coque) was easily 5 inches across (13 cm). It was the biggest shell I’ve ever seen in the wild. No wonder there is an Acadian village up the road name Grosses Coques.

Taken at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park while on vacation in Nova Scotia.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 where I applied a tilt shift lens effect to create the shallow DOF. I applied additional selective sharpening using Topaz Sharpen AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR

18mm / ƒ/16 / 1/60s / ISO 100

Taken: September 7, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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I was walking around the beach and was intrigued by the pattern of waves washing around a crab carapace.

Taken at Mavilette Beach Provincial Park while on vacation in Nova Scotia. After shooting several frames that were alright, I switched to a slower shutter speed to capture the movement of the water.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 with selective sharpening using Topaz Sharpen AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR

78mm / ƒ/16 / 1/25s / ISO 100

Taken: September 7, 2022

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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On a late afternoon walk in our municipal park, I was lucky enough to come across this scene.

A year ago, this photo would not have been possible. Where I was standing when I made this image would have been covered in more pines, but the derecho wind that swept through South Eastern Ontario in the summer of 2022 blew over a whole swath of trees there to create this clearing. You can still see some of the pine leaning over since their crowns got entangled with neighbouring trees.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)

4mm / ƒ/1.7 / 1/260s / ISO 40

Taken: January 14, 2023

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malavoie1 · 1 year

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Thanks @imiging team for the reblog.

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Wild daisies at my doorstep.

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