Buzzard

Buzzard (Buteo buteo) looking for lunch. One of three taking advantage of thermals over our house to lift them high over the forest, softly calling to each other as they went.

Canon90D with Sigma f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C lens at 600mm ISO1250 1/1000 at f8.

Crane flypast

A flock of forty-eight cranes heading north today, issuing instructions to each other with their bugle-like honking. They must have spotted Arezzo in the distance since they sudden;y turned sharp east and flew straight over our valley – a rare treat. If these guys are heading north, spring must be on the way – rather early!

Canon 90D with Sigma f5-f6.3 DG OS HSM C lens at various lengths. ISO 2000 1/640 at f8.

Frozen pyrocantha

Pyrocantha twig on a frosty morning in the Tuscan hills.

Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C lens at 600mm. ISO 800 1/640 at f8.

Camellia Sasanqua

A Camellia sasanqua flower seeking the sun on a sub-zero morning.

Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C lens. Both shots at 600mm ISO 2000 1/6400 at f8.

Frozen leaf

Leaf suspended under a chilly layer of frozen rainwater in the pool’s winter cover. Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600 f5.6.3  DG OS ISM C lens at 600mm. ISO2000 1/320 at f8.