BlogHide Resteemsresteemedblastik (56)in nature • 6 years agoThe jumping birdI like saying of one of my friends when he saw this image: "Nice jump! Athletic bird doesn't need wings..." Be sure to click on the image to view full sizeresteemedblastik (56)in nature • 6 years agoMonastery cats in JerusalemHappy Caturday to all Steemians! There is a hidden treasure for cats lovers in Jerusalem - the monastery cats! For some, apparently good reason, it seems Russian monasteries and churches in…resteemedblastik (56)in nature • 6 years agoAngry birdSometimes a defect in a photo (in this case a motion blur of the bird's head) add a character to the image, instead of destroying it. Actually I like the blur in this image of common blackbird. It…resteemedblastik (56)in nature • 6 years agoThe sunset sky as sign of addictionWe all sin from time to time. But photographers sin in a special way: they take pictures of sunsets Be sure to click on the images to view full size Understanding that there is no more…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Shy jackalDuring my long session next to the fox den, the was a jackal constantly hanging around. Sometimes he was bold and approaching my hide and sometimes he behaved strangely shy peeping out of the…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The evening stretchYawning animals is an inexhaustible theme for the photographer :) This particular shot was difficult due to all that grass in the foreground. I ended up focusing manually. Be sure to…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.CrossingА family of wild boars rushed into the stream and crossed it so fast I had only time for several frames. I kind of didn't expect from a small ones to jump into a water after their mother. She…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agoPerfect camouflageFor long time I've dreamed of making a series of images of nature creatures being masters of camouflage. I photographed this picture in Nepal and I feel this butterfly can definitely be the first…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agoHe is a pirate!An elusive golden jackal exchanges glances with the photographer :) Be sure to click on the image to enlarge! Technical info: CameraNikon D600 LensNikkor 500mm f/4 AF-S II…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agoPatience, patience, patienceThe fox den, which I photographed for a long time, was located near the wasp's nest. Often I had to photograph surrounded by a swarm of wasps. As I was hardly moving, afraid of frightening off the…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The sunset reflectionSeveral years ago I've had a wonderful experience of (safe) meeting brown bears in nature. It was possible due to The Wild Brown Bear Finnish center specializing in bear and wolverine photography…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The PunkGlossy Ibis at rest on the way from Africa to Europe. Photographed in a large puddle not far from my home. Be sure to click on the image to enlarge! Technical info: CameraNikon…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Frozen in timeI visited Jordan many times and had a please being hosted by bedouins while exploring different parts of this country. Little changed in lifestyle of Jordanian Bedouin tribes in last hundreds of…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Strong emotionThis young fox was entertaining himself by playing with a straw. At some moment he bit a straw and grimaced eerie face. Luckily I was ready and managed to capture this humorous moment. Moments like…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.A bird full of dignityThe fact that Eurasian pygmy owl is the smallest owl in Europe, doesn't prevent it to appear full of dignity. I've spent a wonderful week photographing pygmy owls in East Poland forests and hope…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Black-winged stiltBlack-winged stilt is always a fun to photograph bird. Тhey stop for the winter in Israel, so I had plenty of chances to photograph them. This bird is really photogenic And sometimes…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Wide angle bird photographyBird photography has always been associated with long telephoto lens. When I encountered this scene at Hula Lake (North of Israel) I've had wide angle lens mounted on my camera and took pictures of…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Wassup?What can be better of catching a humorous fox in the middle of a good scratch with beautiful background as a nice addition? Be sure to click on the image to enlarge! Technical info:…resteemedblastik (56)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Old paining from Judean desertMy friend and me walked in Judean desert at Dead Sea area and encountered those wandering camels. Usually I do not take pictures of nature at midday due to flat, harsh light, but at that day the air…resteemedblastik (56)in photofeed • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The perfect weekendI spotted this relaxed couple while visiting Acadia National Park (Maine, USA). They sat relaxed in their beach chairs and and I was a bit jealous of them. Relaxing on the edge of ocean, not…