Feathers and Shells

Painted Turtles and Canada Geese share a sunny afternoon together at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA.

I enjoy experimenting with the continuous shutter setting on my bridge camera.

In contrast, I use the built in close-up lens with the turtles sunning on the far side of the pond.

About the author jmankowsky

This photo blog features the seasonal changes in nature observed in my own backyard and a variety of local environments. The Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is often highlighted as a model for the positive effects a small nature preserve can have on the larger environment and the local community. Local sites of historical, cultural and recreational interest are spotlighted as well. All photographs were taken by me. Thank you so much for visiting.

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Laurie Graves April 12, 2022 at 8:07 PM

What luck to come upon turtles and geese close enough to be in the same photo. As for the camera… different settings for different animals.

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jmankowsky April 13, 2022 at 7:11 PM

I couldn’t believe my luck to find them together. I’m sure my quick and ungainly attempts to catch the geese flying made good theater to anyone watching, though! LOL!

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elvira797mx April 12, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! & Wow! No more words, thank’as for share, Julie.
You are an amazing photographer.
Have a wonderful day!
Elvira

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jmankowsky April 13, 2022 at 7:08 PM

You are so sweet Elvira! A comment from you always brightens up my day!
Cheers,
Julie

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1. elvira797mx April 13, 2022 at 8:49 PM
  
  Thank’s Julie! Aww! Thats makes me happy! Have a wonderful day!
  Elvira 😊
  
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H.J. for avian101 April 12, 2022 at 9:49 PM

You’re going to put me out of business! You’re a natural photographer. Great shots, Julie. 🙂

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jmankowsky April 13, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Thank you so much for those kind words, H.J. Although my bridge camera doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, it’s more than enough for me to handle. I especially love the built in 65x magnification.

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naturebackin April 13, 2022 at 8:21 AM

It look idyllic. Lovely seeing the geese ‘walking on water’ as they prepare to take off!

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jmankowsky April 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Thanks. I love to watch the geese “walk on water”. It’s quick and very noisy as they are honking all the while. 😉

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