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Occasional nature photowalker

Derek Orpendorpen
2025-06-18

A green heron, an egret, a chipmunk, and a wood duck in High Park.

Some wildlife shots from last summer.

A green heron stands on a log surrounded by water and marsh plants.An egret stands between a tree pond, pointing away from the tree out into the water with its beak.A chipmunk looks wary on a paved pathway.A wood duck swims across shimmering pond water.
Derek Orpendorpen
2025-01-08

A suspicious-looking great blue heron and some ducks. (3/3)

Full post: see link in description.

A suspicious-looking great blue heron stands in a marshy area surrounded by tall reeds.Three wood ducks are perched on a branch over a body of water with a blurred green and yellow background.A mallard duck with mottled brown feathers stands on a rock beside a body of water.Two wood ducks are perched on a tree branch over water, basking in the sunlight.
Derek Orpendorpen
2025-01-08

Some more egrets! (2/3)

Full post: see link in description.

A white egret stands on a log over a calm, reflective body of water with a lush, green forest background.A white egret is perched on a fallen tree branch over a calm body of water in a wooded area.A white egret is wading through a forested wetland area with fallen branches and logs partially submerged in the water.A white egret stands gracefully on a log above a reflective body of water surrounded by fallen branches.
Derek Orpendorpen
2025-01-08

Some shots of egrets I took this past summer in Grenadier pond. (1/3)

Full blog post: see link in description.

A white egret is standing on a log by a body of water.A white egret stands gracefully on a branch over a body of water.A white egret with a long neck and yellow beak is pictured against a blurred natural background.A white egret stands gracefully in a shallow body of water amidst floating leaves and branches.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-31

@achtsamesherz danke

Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-30

Shots of some trees from a photowalk this past summer. (And some ducks.)

Lush, green foliage with a gracefully arching tree and sunlit leaves.A serene pondside scene features a birch tree surrounded by greenery and tall grasses.Ducks rest on a woodland floor surrounded by tall trees and a blurry background of greenery and a pond.Green woodland with dense foliage and tall trees bathed in sunlight.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-29

Some wider shots from High Park gardens (i.e., not close-ups of flowers.)

A garden pergola is adorned with vibrant hanging plants and surrounded by lush greenery.A large, textured tree trunk surrounded by lush green hedges and other foliage.A cart is parked on grass, loaded with colorful watering cans in the back.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-29

Some shots from the High Park gardens this past summer

(Species identification by Apple Photos, not sure if accurate.)

A vibrant red hibiscus with intricate petals is in sharp focus against a blurred green background.A delicate purple flower (symphyotrichum dumosum) with a yellow center is surrounded by green foliage and grass in an outdoor setting.A cluster of vibrant purple flowers (fall phlox) stands alone with a blurred natural background.A purple flower (coopers hardy ice plant) with green stems and leaves is in focus, surrounded by a blurred background.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-07

Some long exposure ducks in the late afternoon.

(The last two shots from the last post that didn’t make it.)

Long exposure of ducks gliding swiftly along a calm, reflective steam surrounded by dense, wintry reeds and trees.A snow-dusted field of tall, dry reeds is set against a cloudy sky at sunset.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-12-07

The colours of November. Some long exposure shots in the late afternoon.

(Oops, the last two photos didn’t get posted, which included some ducks.)

A serene wetland scene features a leaning tree by a small pond with dry reeds and autumn leaves scattered on the ground.A calm pond beneath a leaning tree with a modern high-rise building and street car blurred in the background.A narrow, snow-dusted path winds through a forest with bare trees and dry, brown foliage at sunset.A narrow, snow-dusted path winds through a forest with tall, leafless trees and patches of orange foliage.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-11-09

Two trees and a bunny.

(Photos from a walk this summer.)

A solitary tree with yellowing leaves stands along a dirt path in a lush green forest.A lush, green forest scene features a variety of trees and dense foliage bathed in bright sunlight.A small rabbit is sitting on the edge of a path next to a grassy area, with a wooden fence in the background.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-29

Houseboats on the Ottawa River. (Also rocks and motorboats.)

A serene river with a rocky shoreline is framed by distant, tree-covered hills under a partly cloudy sky.A serene riverside scene features clear blue water, a sandy shore with large rocks, and a backdrop of lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.A small motorboat is docked on a peaceful river during a serene sunset, with distant hills and calm water reflecting the sky's colors.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-26

A wildlife hodgepodge: a duck, a black-crowned night heron, a dragonfly, and a bumblebee.

A duck stands on a branch in a serene, reflective pond surrounded by trees.A night heron stands on a branch over a murky, watery surface.A dragonfly with blue markings is perched on a brown stalk surrounded by green leaves.A bee is perched on a vibrant yellow flower among green foliage.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-21

@lerudd Thanks!

Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-20

Some quiet, mossy woodland shots from a recent hike.

A moss-covered tree stump is surrounded by dense foliage and forest undergrowth.A tree trunk covered in moss and surrounded by lush green foliage in a forest.A dense forest features tall trees and two large fallen tree trunks resting diagonally among the foliage.
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2024-10-18

Most of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block

apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap241018.ht #APOD

Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-18

Side-eye (😒 ) from a Mallard and a couple of Northern Shovelers.

A mallard duck is swimming on a calm body of water.A colorful duck with a distinctive shovel-shaped bill is swimming on calm water.A colorful duck with a green head and brown chest is swimming on calm water.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-16

A white-breasted nuthatch jumps around on the side of a tree.

A small bird with a white belly and blue-gray back is perched on the side of a tree trunk.A small bird with muted blue and gray plumage clings to the side of a tree trunk.A small bird with blue-gray feathers clings to the side of a tree trunk.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-15

Mist on Mount Martin

A calm river is framed by a distant tree line and a misty mountain under a cloudy sky.A wide, tranquil river stretches into the distance under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. Mount Martin is on the far side of the water.
Derek Orpendorpen
2024-10-13

A sunrise and a sunset on the Ottawa River

A serene river reflects the soft glow of the setting sun through misty clouds and over distant hills.A serene river scene is captured with the sun setting behind clouds, casting reflections on the water.

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