Adamski
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Donna Adamski
United States
833 creative works found
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Water droplets on a pink Gerbera daisy. / Nikon D70s / 18-50mm, +4 filter / F8, 1/1600…As is, straight from the camera. / 10/16/08 – 253/14 Sold – card / Tied for 1st Place in the In the Pink challenge in the Rain Drops & Water Art group – 7/26/09 / Finished in the Top Ten in the Water the Plants challenge in the Rain Drops group – 6/17/09 / / / /
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Dreher Park Zoo, Palm Beach, FL / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F5.6, 1/40 / 10/25/08 – 269/97 Featured in Freedom to Shine / Featured in Dimensions / Featured in All That is Nature / Finished in the Top Ten in the Calendar – Lizard challenge in the All Pets Great and Small group / Finished in the Top Ten in the Reptiles challenge in the Mood & Ambiance group – 6/20/09 The green iguana or common iguana Iguana igauna is a large, arboreal herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana native to Central and South America. The green iguana ranges over a large geographic area, from southern Brazil and Paraguay to as far north as Mexico, the Caribbean Islands; and in the United States as feral populations in South Florida (including the Florida Keys), Hawaii and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. A herbivore, it has adapted significantly with regard to locomotion and osmoregulation as a result of its diet. It grows to 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) in length from head to tail, although a few specimens have grown more than 2 metres (6.6 ft) with bodyweights upward of 20 pounds (9.1 kg). Commonly found in captivity as a pet due to its calm disposition and bright colors, it can be demanding to care for properly. Space requirements and the need for special lighting and heat can prove challenging to an amateur hobbyist. The native range of the green iguana extends from southern Mexico to central Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia and the Caribbean; specifically Grenada, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Utila. They have been introduced to Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands. Green iguanas are diurnal,arboreal and are often found near water. Agile climbers, Iguana iguana can fall up to 50 feet (15 m) and land unhurt (iguanas use their hind leg claws to clasp leaves and branches to break a fall). During cold, wet weather, green iguanas prefer to stay on the ground for greater warmth.[6] When swimming, an iguana remains submerged, letting its four legs hang limply against its side. They propel through the water with powerful tail strokes. Because of the green iguana’s popularity in the pet trade and as a food source in Latin America, they are listed on the CITES Appendix II, which means that while they are not an endangered species, “their trade must be controlled so as to not harm the species in the future”. Due to a combination of events, the green iguana is considered an invasive species in South Florida and is found along the gulf coast of Florida from Key West to Pinellas County. The original small populations in the Florida Keys were animals that had arrived there due to hurricanes and storms; others were stowaways on ships carrying fruit from South America. Over the years, other iguanas were introduced into the wild mostly originating through the pet trade. Some were escapees and some were intentionally released by their owners, these iguanas survived and then thrived in their new habitat. They commonly hide in the attics of houses and on beaches. They often destroy gardens and landscaping. They also seem to be fond of eating a native endangered plant, Cordia globosa and feeding on Nicker nut (Caesalpinia) a primary food plant of the endangered Miami Blue Butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri); additionally on Marco Island, green iguanas have been observed using the burrows of the Florida Burrowing Owl, a species of special concern, all of which can make them more of a serious threat to Florida’s ecosystem than originally believed. In January 2008, large numbers of feral iguanas in Florida dropped from the trees in which they lived, due to uncommonly cold nights causing their metabolisms to go into a “state of suspended animation” in which they lost their grips on the tree branches. Though no specific numbers were provided by local wildlife officials, local media described the phenomenon as a “frozen iguana shower” in which dozens “littered” local bike paths. Upon the return of daytime warmth many (but not all) of the iguanas “woke up” and resumed their normal activities. The green iguana is established in Maui, Hawaii as a feral species (despite strict legislation)and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. As most reptiles carry salmonella, this is also a concern and a reason legislation has been sought to regulate the trade in Green iguanas. In the aftermath of two Caribbean hurricanes in 1995 , a group of fifteen green iguanas was found to be living on Anguilla; an island where that species have never been recorded previously. Biologist Ellen Censky, of the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, believes that the new iguanas had accidentally gotten caught on the trees and rafted two hundred miles across the ocean from Guadaloupe, where green iguanas are an indigenous species. By examining the weather patterns and ocean currents, Censky has shown that the iguanas had spent three weeks at sea before arriving on the island.This colony began breeding on the new island within two years of its arrival. Wikipedia /
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American White Ibis, Eudocimus albus is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae which occurs from the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States south through most of the New World tropics. It occurs in marshy wetlands and pools near the coast. It also occurs on mowed grass, lawns, and has become common in some city parks, where it can be found feeding alone or with other Ibis. It builds a stick nest in trees, bushes, or over water, and 2 to 5 eggs are typically laid. White ibises are monogamous and colonial, usually nesting in mixed colonies with other wading species. This ibis feeds by probing with its long, downcurved beak. Its diet consists of various fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as insects and small reptiles. Adults are 65 cm long with a 95 cm wingspan. They have all-white plumage except for black wingtips (visible in flight) and reddish bills and legs. The red bill blends into the face of breeding birds; non-breeding birds show a pink to red face. Juveniles are largely brown with duller bare parts; they are distinguished from the Glossy and White-faced Ibises by white underparts and rumps. Over all both sexes look alike. Like the other species of ibis, the White Ibis flies with neck and legs outstretched, often in long, loose lines. The song of the male is an advertising hunk-hunk-hunk-hunk. The female squeals. When feeding, the birds often give a soft, grunting croo, croo, croo as they forage. Wilipedia Walton Rocks Beach area, South Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, FL / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/1000 / 10/31/08 – 276/48 Featured in Waterfowl / Sold – Matted print / / / / / Ibis in Snow? – Pencil done in pencil. / / / /
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Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/250 / 10/31/08 – 277/2 Sold – card / / / /
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A small tribute to a few of the many Bubblers whom I have gotten to know, some more so than others and to the new friends that come along almost daily. THANK YOU for your kind words of support, the laughs, the inspiration and joy that you have given me in the short time I have been part of the Red Bubble community. You are all truly wonderful people that have touched my heart in your own special ways. A few short words that rhyme!! Red Bubblers, Red Bubblers / What a fine group of artists you are / The joys and the laughter you bring / will take you far in doing your thing With each new anxious artist that comes on board / you welcome them with strokes from your keyboards / The words I write here to you from my heart / Doesn’t compare to the wonders of your art Your hearts are made of solid gold / and may the colors you paint not grow old / You are truly the best group around / All of you members of BubbleTown May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 Featured in Thank You Redbubble / Sold 2 cards / /
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Queen butterfly, Danaus gilippus / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/500 / 12/4/08 – 320/83 Featured in DSLR Users Only – 8/20/09 / Featured in The Woman Photographer – 2/09 / Featured in JPG Cast-Offs – 2/09 / Sold – card / / / / / / Gulf Fritillary / / Postcards and stamps also available…click on images below / /
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is ONLY a way to make you do it again more Intelligently!! Featured in All Around the Styles /
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Polydamus Swallowtail, Battus polydamus – taken in my backyard, Port Saint Lucie, FL / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/250 / 12/20/08 – 347/3 Featured in Live, Love, Dream / Placed in the Top Ten in the Flowers that have Visitors challenge in the You’re Accepted group – 8/5/09 / / / /
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Kodie really didn’t like having the butterfly on him, but he was real good and let me get a few shots. She had eclosed earlier and wasn’t quite able to fly yet. I tried putting her on his head, but she keep crawling off! I liked this one the best. / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/200…As is / 1/10/09 – 366/86 Featured in Cats and Dogs / / /
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Gulf Fritillary / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/400 / 1/14/09 – 371/50 Featured in Happy Haven / / / /
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Gerbera daisy in black and white. These flowers are about 3 to 4 inches across. / Nikon D70s / F70-300mm / F8, 1/250 / 11/21/08 – 313/28 Featured in The Scavenger Hunt – 2/09 / / /
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Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/500 / 2/8/09 – 400/64 Featured in JPG Cast-offs – 2/09 / / /
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Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/500…ripple filter / RAW / 2/19/09 – 429/21 Featured in Live, Love, Dream – 2/09 / Sold – Card / / / / Postage / / Postcards /
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Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/1000 / RAW / 3/4/09 – 446/71 Challenge WINNER in the Your Most Meaningful Work challenge in the Odd One Out group – 7/7/09 / Featured in JPG Cast-Offs – 3/09 / Featured in Experimental Photography -3/09 / / / / / Original / / Postage / / Postcards / / /
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This beauty just eclosed this morning, 3/10/09. The best times for photos, because they can’t fly yet!! / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/320 / RAW / 3/10/09 – 456/61 Featured in ! #1 Artists of Redbubble ! – 3/09 / Featured in Macro Photography – 3/09 / Featured in Extreme Close-Ups – 3/09 / / / /
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Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/400…Redfield Fractalius / RAW / 3/9/09 – 454/37 Featured in Redfield Plugins – 3/09 / / / / Original /
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Lots of layers….Orton, infrared at 52% opacity, champagne filter at 49% opacity, topped of with original image again at 17% opacity, merged and enhanced edges and a few more tweaks!! Nikon D70s / 18-50mm / F4.2, 1/50 / RAW / 5/22/09 – 541/48-1 / / Original /
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Golden yellow Gerbera daisies. / Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F8, 1/320 / RAW / 6/13/09 – 554/6 /
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Layered and inverted, layered and chroma negative, used the following plugins: flood, moodlight, moodlight, radiance, and tweaker. PS CS3 Nikon D70s / 70-300mm / F7.1, 1/250 / RAW / 6/17/09 – 557/72-11 Featured in JPG Cast Offs – 6/23/09 / Featured in Color Altering – 6/27/09 / /
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A bit of salt for the watermelon….anyone else like salted melon? Nikon D70s / 18-50mm @ 48mm / F5.6, 1/60 / RAW / ISO 400 / 7/16/09 – 576/12 Second place in the Food Group challenge in JPG Cast-Offs group – 9/17/09 / Featured in Berries, Fruits and Seeds – 8/29/09 / Spotlight of the Week in Berries, Fruits & Seeds – 7/25/09 / Featured in Still Life – Food Photography & Still Life Paintings – 7/23/09 / Featured in Live, Love, Dream – 7/17/09 / /
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A white beauty. The White Peacock, Anartia jatrophae, on a Mexican Flame Vine flower in my backyard. Port Saint Lucie, FL Partial proceeds of all sales of any of my butterfly prints are donated to MonarchWatch and/or Butterfly Conservation Initiative. Nikon D70s / 70-300mm @ 300mm / F8, 1/500 / RAW / ISO 250 / 7/23/09 – 581/38 Featured in Live and Let Live – 10/4/09 / Challenge WINNER in the All Creatures Great And Small challenge in the A Place to Call Home group – 8/2/09 / Featured in Florida the Sunshine State – 7/24/09 / / /
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The Gulf Fritillary shows its natural abstract in a mosaic pattern. Taken in my backyard in Port Saint Lucie, FL Partial proceeds of all sales of any of my butterfly prints are donated to MonarchWatch and/or Butterfly Conservation Initiative. Nikon D70s / 70-300mm @ 300mm / F8, 1/250 / RAW / ISO 250 / 7/27/09 – 582/31 Featured in Live and Let Live – 10/7/09 / Featured in Bug Hunt – 8/2/09 / Featured in Art 4 Charity – 7/28/09 / Featured in JPG Cast-Offs – 7/28/09 / / /
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Madam Blue – Three layers, inverted and merged and a bit more tweaking!! Partial proceeds of all sales of any of my butterfly prints are donated to MonarchWatch and/or Butterfly Conservation Initiative. Nikon D70s / 70-300mm @ 300mm / F7.1, 1/250 / RAW / ISO 250 / 8/4/09 – 585/2blue Featured in Inverted World – 9/13/09 / Placed in the Top Ten in the Backyard Blues challenge in the Backyard Macro and Close Ups group – 8/29/09 / Featured in Art 4 Charity – 8/7/09 / Featured in Butterflies, Skippers & Moths 8/7/09 / / Original /
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