David Drufke, Minneapolis photographer, storm chasing, sports, outdoor » Wildlife Photography

Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife Photography:Bighorn Sheep and Elk

David — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:52:44 +0000

I’m finally getting around to posting pictures from May’s trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Here’s the first of what will be quite a few shots from RMNP.

Rocky Mountain National Park Bighorn Sheep and Elk

Coming In For a Landing – Bald Eagle Wildlife Photography

David — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:18:53 +0000

Bald Eagle Landing on Ice

Immature Bald Eagle

David — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:57:03 +0000

Immature Bald Eagle with fish

Today was a great day on the river. I didn’t have time to edit them yet, but here’s one. This was the first picture out of the camera, and pretty much sums up the amazingness of today.

First Bald Eagle Feeding

David — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:06:18 +0000

Bald Eagle with Fish

This is the first time in 15 or so attempts to photograph bald eagles that I’ve actually seen them feeding. Usually they just hang out in trees and occasionally fly around. Sadly, by the time I had all my camera settings right, it was after sunset, so here’s an eagle with a fish at ISO 2200.

The Bald Eagles Are Back!

David — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:31:52 +0000

Can you find the picture that isn’t a bald eagle?

Wildlife Photography: Downy Woodpecker

David — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:33:09 +0000

We see a lot of woodpeckers this time of year, so I’ve been trying to get a good pictures of them in action. While we were out photographing bald eagles, this little guy was pecking away. With my luck, he was actually too close to focus on! I was able to get a few pictures in focus as I backed up, including this one.

Downy Woodpecker

Wildlife Photography: Mallard Ducklings

David — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:44:37 +0000

Picture of Mallard Duck and Ducklings on Forest Lake, MN Nikon D300, 70-200mm, TC-17E

Pileated Woodpecker in Great Smokey Mountains National Park

David — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:17:33 +0000

Pileated Woodpecker in Great Smokey Mountains National Park

This is the first of the pictures from Great Smokey Mountains National Park in August. This is a Pileated Woodpecker.
Nikon D700 w/ 70-200mm, Nikon D700 w/ Sigma 50-500mm

Pileated Woodpecker in Great Smokey Mountains National Park

Minnesota Wildlife Photography: Loon on Forest Lake

David — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:36:18 +0000

Loon on Forest Lake in Minnesota