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I cannot tell you how many times I have shown up at events with a couple of cameras around my neck, a gadget bag full of odds & ends and a lighting kit and have been asked that question. If it happened once every few years, that would be one thing. But it happens a LOT. It's like getting pulled over by the police and he's standing there with uniform, gun, flashing lights and asking him "Are you a cop?" I would love to come back with a witty reply, such as "No, I am Jesus. Don't you recognize my beard?" However, I cannot be that rude.


Saturday, February 14, 2026

Bald Eagles and Dried Out Lime Target

Bald eagles in village of Dexter, NY

Still getting by without a furnace. New install is scheduled for 7:30am Monday morning. Last nights low temp was 22.  Todays high was 36 degrees. I removed more snow from our roof. Did some minor snow shoveling on our sidewalk n driveway.  Went into town around 2:00 for couple errands. On way home I spotted a pair of bald eagles perched in a tree just outside the village of Dexter. My camera failed me in that most of the shots were not sharp. Some of it was my fault for not setting my camera iso, exposure adjustments and focus mode prior to shooting.The photo presented here is acceptable for the record. Used a Sony a6600 and a Minolta 200mm f2.8 lens.  

Dried lime air rifle target. This was a lime that dried out before I got to using it. So I took it outside, placed it in the snow for a target. I thought I was missing it with most shots as it didn't move as it was hit. When I checked up close I discovered I hit it numerous times. I guess the snow offered enough resistance so the fruit didn't move. Also the pellets must have moved effortlessly through it.

Dried lime I peppered with pellets fired from my Gamo air rifle.


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