365 Project

The Magic Bus!

May 16, 2015 — 14 Comments

Volkswagen Van Samba

F/5.6, 54.0, ISO 160.

Day 136 / 365

Let’s take a trip somewhere.     🙂

Interesting Fact: The Volkswagen Van Samba, in the United States also known as Sunroof Deluxe, was the most luxurious version of the Volkswagen Transporter T1. Volkswagen started producing Sambas in 1951. In the sixties this version became popular as a hippie bus. Originally Volkswagen Vans were classified according to the number of windows they had. This particular model had 23 and later 21 windows including eight panoramic windows in the roof. To distinguish it from the normal 23 or 21-window Volkswagen van the name Samba was coined. Instead of a sliding door at the side the Samba had two pivot doors. In addition the Samba had a fabric sunroof. At that time Volkswagen advertised with the idea of using the Samba to make tourist trips through the Alps.  ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Samba )

Life’s A Beach!

May 15, 2015 — 15 Comments

Beach

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 100.

Day 135 / 356

I don’t want to leave I want to stay here forever.      😦

Interesting Fact: The longest beach in the world is arguably Praia do Cassino (Casino Beach) in the city of Rio Grande, Brazil. It is approximately 212 km (132mi) long. ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/beaches.html )

“Make Sure You Get My Good Side.”

May 14, 2015 — 25 Comments

Bananaquit

F/6.3, 1/50, ISO 1600.

Bananaquit

Day 134 /365

Why do birds fly south for the winter?
Because it’s too far to walk!

Interesting Fact: It uses its sharp beak to pierce a flower from the side, taking the nectar without actually pollinating the plant. They cannot hover like a hummingbird, and must always perch while feeding. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/1014/overview/Bananaquit.aspx )

Swamp Chicken!

May 13, 2015 — 18 Comments

Common Gallinule

F/ 6.3, 1/1000, ISO 640.

Common Gallinule

Day 133 / 365

“Red means STOP, don’t come any closer I have babies…”

Common Gallinule Chick

F/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 800.

Common Gallinule Chick

Day 133.5 / 365

Cute little chick and screaming for it mom.

Interesting Fact: Despite lacking either webbed or lobed feet, the Common Gallinule is an excellent swimmer. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/464/overview/Common_Gallinule.aspx )

Swamp Fishing!

May 12, 2015 — 34 Comments

Tricolored Heron

F/6.3, 1/30, ISO 1600.

Tricolored Heron

Day 132 / 365

I paid the price of too many mosquito bites to get this shot.  But it was worth it.    🙂

Interesting Fact:

The tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor), formerly known in North America as the Louisiana heron, is a small heron. It is a resident breeder from the Gulf states of the USA and northern Mexico south through Central America and the Caribbean to central Brazil and Peru. There is some post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. Tricolored heron’s breeding habitat is sub-tropical swamps. It nests in colonies, often with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. In each clutch, 3–7 eggs are typically laid. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricolored_heron )

Pink Is In!

May 11, 2015 — 8 Comments

American Flamingo

F/ 5.0. 1/500, ISO 900.

American Flamingo

Day 131 /365

American Flamingo1

Why does a flamingo stand on one leg?
Because if he lifted that leg off the ground he would fall down!

Interesting Fact: In ancient Rome, flamingo tongues were regarded as a delicacy. As recently as 30 years ago, flamingos and their eggs were eaten by people in parts of southern Europe and the Caribbean. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/940/overview/American_Flamingo.aspx )

Island Duck Will Attack!

May 10, 2015 — 2 Comments

White-cheeked Pintail

F/5.0, 1/250, ISO 720.

White-cheeked Pintail

Day 130 / 365

What did Detective Duck say to his partner?
“Let’s quack this case!”

Interesting Fact:  White-cheeked Pintail: This species is a native of the Caribbean Islands, South America, and the Galapagos Islands. Within the United States, it is a rare to casual visitor in southern Florida. This bird is found near rivers, lakes, and ponds, as well as along costal marshes and rocky or sandy seashores. The White-cheeked Pintail was first described in 1758 by Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/1029/overview/White-cheeked_Pintail.aspx )

I Don’t Have A Clue

May 9, 2015 — 10 Comments

clue

F/4.5, 1/60, ISO 800

Day 129 / 365

I believe Colonel Mustard did it, in a dining room with a gun.

Interesting Fact: In 1944, Anthony E. Pratt, an English musician, applied for a patent of his invention of a murder/mystery-themed game, originally named “Murder!” The game was originally invented as a new game to play in bomb shelters.[citation needed] Shortly thereafter, Pratt and his wife presented the game to Waddingtons‘ executive, Norman Watson, who immediately purchased the game and provided its trademark name of “Cluedo” (a play on “clue” and “Ludo“; ludo is Latin for I play). Though the patent was granted in 1947, due to post-war shortages, the game was not officially launched until 1949, when the game was simultaneously licensed to Parker Brothers in the United States for publication, where it was renamed “Clue” along with other minor changes.  ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluedo#History )

World Is At Your Feet!

May 8, 2015 — 5 Comments

world map

F/1.8, 1/60, ISO 100.

Day 128 / 365

Travels open your mind, so get out of your comfort zone.

Interesting Fact: The total land area of the earth’s surface is estimated at 148,647,000 sq km. This is about 29.1% of the total surface area of Earth. ( http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-facts-trivia.html )

 

Yummy!!!!

May 7, 2015 — 26 Comments

Greater Yellowlegs

F/6.3, 1/250, ISO 1600.

Greater Yellowlegs

Day 127 / 365

Where do birds meet for coffee ? 
In a nest-cafe !

Interesting Fact: Although the Greater Yellowlegs is common and widespread, its low densities and tendency to breed in inhospitable, mosquito-ridden muskegs make it one of the least-studied shorebirds on the continent. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/252/_/Greater_Yellowlegs.aspx )