Category: Animals

Photographs showing animals, birds, fish, insects etc either living or dead

Horse in snow

Horse in snow

[dot_recommends] Near Mossen, a horse wearing a purple blanket crosses a snowy field through windblown snow. Another of those nearly-impressionist photos.

Curious squirrel

Curious squirrel

[dot_recommends] This red squirrel (in winter coat) seemed curious or bothered to find me taking photographs in its territory. It chattered at me and took a good look – longContinue readingCurious squirrel

Crow in the snow

A crow in the snow

[dot_recommends] Under the trees in Slottskogen the snow was not so thick and this crow was hopping about, picking at the ground. Most birds will turn their back on aContinue readingA crow in the snow

Eider duck on old ice

On old ice

[dot_recommends] Eider duck (a drake actually) standing on old ice on the pond at the top of Slottskogen Park.   [dot_recommends] This eider seems to be curious about the cameraContinue readingOn old ice

Sheep grazing

Sheep

[dot_recommends] Grazing sheep on the “4H” children’s petting farm on the far side of Hisingspark. One from the archives – I took this in October 2007.

Motion-blurred photo of a magpie in flight

Fast magpie

[dot_recommends] Motion-blurred photo of a magpie in flight across grass, trees and water. This posted in particular for my Australian friends who have magpies … but which are apparently notContinue readingFast magpie

Sculpture head of doe with raindrops

Wet doe

[dot_recommends] This sculpture of a doe stands in Kungsparken. I liked the rain drops on her face.