Category Archives: Animals

Leashed dog is swimming in freezing cold water

By admin | Published: April 6, 2013
Leashed dog is swimming in freezing cold water

A leashed dog (Papillon) is taking a bath in freezing cold water. Nikon D3x and Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8G at 75mm, f/4, 1/125 sec and ISO 200.  

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Seagulls swimming peacefully

By admin | Published: May 21, 2012
Seagulls in water

Seagulls (or common gull) swimming peacefully in spring. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 300mm 2.8 at f/8, 1/320sec and ISO 200. This image may be licensed at istockphoto. The Western Gull, Larus occidentalis, is a large white-headed gull that lives on the western coast of North America. It was previously considered conspecific, the same species, with [...]

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Water taxi crossing Dubai Creek

By admin | Published: May 19, 2012

A water taxi (abra) crossing Dubai Creek is approaching the harbor of the Deira district of Dubai. The cross-river trip costs 1 Dirham (AED 1) per passenger and affords a picturesque view of the city. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8G at 44mm, f/11, 1/200sec and ISO 200. The image may be licensed at istockphoto. [...]

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Lamb of Old Norwegian Sheep Breed

By admin | Published: May 18, 2012

Lamb of The Old Norwegian Sheep Breed (Villsau) an unimproved remnant of the old Norwegian landrace that was raised in the country since the Viking age. It is a small primitive, short-tailed sheep that is mainly found on the west coast of Norway. The breed is adapted to grazing outside all year around in cold and [...]

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