Your best Wildlife images of 2021

Orogeny wrote in post #19326800
Ok, so I find it a little intimidating to post "best" photos on any thread that Rob starts. He is in a league so far beyond what I can do.

That being said, this year wasn't the best for wildlife for me, but I got a couple that I liked.

I like this one simply because this was the first time I had ever used an ultraviolet light to look for critters.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kJh​fHo Scorpion by Tim Herbert, on Flickr

I like this one because, while I know that they are present, this is the first time I had ever seen a river otter at this wildlife refuge.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mSF​yTp River Otter by Tim Herbert, on Flickr

I like this one because I usually only see ruby-throated hummingbirds in my yard. This nice little rufous stuck around for about a week and didn't mind posing for me.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mkL​6jU Rufous Hummingbird by Tim Herbert, on Flickr

Tim

Perhaps your subjects/conditions aren't so consistent, but I think you selll yourself short there, Tim That Rufous is a wonderful image; nice, clean and pose is amazing.

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Nikon D7000 • 1/160 • f/9 • ISO 400

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mc8​Ho6 D70_5252_01 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

Nikon D500 • 1/500 • f/5 • ISO 200

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2maq​Txg GHP_1357 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

Nikon D500 • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 800

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mif​9yE GHP_5202 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

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Vintage Racer wrote in post #19329071

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mc8​Ho6 D70_5252_01 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2maq​Txg GHP_1357 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mif​9yE GHP_5202 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

Wow! The first one's quite a special encounter; congrats!

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Zebras always make a great subject for graphic design compositions. This zebra shot was taken in Kenya in September. I think that was Ambosli, but could have been the Mara. Right off hand I can't remember. The big ellie was in Amboseli, Kenya in September this year. The crossed tusks made the animal very interesting to me.

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pappusrkr wrote in post #19342569

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Sweet shots!

What species are they?


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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @1000mm • 1/2000 • f/10 • ISO 2500

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @1000mm • 1/800 • f/8 • ISO 1600

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sandwedge wrote in post #19345647

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Very nice series!

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sogs wrote in post #19345824
Very nice series!

Thanks!

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Here's two.

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downhillonwater wrote in post #19360482
Here's two.

Interesting photos Steve
Love the second one.
Great place for a feed.

You've got some beautiful photos on your Flickr account

Richard