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The Food Chain

jakesangel — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:41:07 +0000

I knew when I left the house today I was going to see something interesting. Most were unattainable with the camera though….a Kingfisher sitting on a telephone wire around busy traffic, a Great Blue Heron gently gliding over cars on the interstate. But it was the next image that really got my attention and made me pull the car over to check into more closely. At first all we could see was a sea of black cowering over something in the field. Upon closer inspection with the zoom, I could see what all the fuss was about. Black Vultures were grazing on what was left of a young deer, probably hit by a passing car and wandered off into the field to die.

So many deer are hit by traffic around the bottoms here but even on the busy interstates you have to be careful. It’s always “deer thirty” during the Winter months in the south. I’d prefer to see them safe and sound off in a field somewhere, away from the hazards of traffic.

A year Ago…

jakesangel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:31 +0000

….we adopted this beautiful kitten. Or should I say she adopted us? I was out on a photoshoot and heard this persistent MEOW coming closer and closer. She wasn’t as big as a minute but followed us around as I took photos. I noticed she was covered in fleas and the nearest house was a good 300 yards away through a heavily wooded area. I figured someone had dropped her off as so many people do when they decide they can’t feed any animal anymore. So I decided to take her home with me.

She became attached to my daughter as the year went by and would often sit and meow by her bedroom door until I let her in. Sal took to her like a big brother and the two still wake me up some mornings, running like banshees across the living room floor. She’s never been a lap cat, always preferring to chase a toy or play catch with a paper ball instead. Those furry feet are always busy.

Yes Foxy is quite the DivaCat. Her fuzzy tail flips around when she’s agitated and she holds it high in the air very proper like. It’s hard to believe she’s grown this much in a year.

November 2008

November 2009

Scenic Tennessee

jakesangel — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:22:11 +0000

Sharing some photos from my beautiful state. More to come soon.

more about "Scenic Tennessee", posted with vodpod

Lake Woodhaven

jakesangel — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:48:37 +0000

Though most of the color have disappeared from the trees now, Lake Woodhaven at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, Tn is still just as beautiful when the sun begins to set.

November 7, 2009

Great Egret

jakesangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:00:56 +0000

Anyone who knows me well knows I love birds.. especially waterbirds. A quick trip to Reelfoot Lake gave me the opportunity to find egrets at every nook and cranny of the lake. Only one was brave enough to stay close enough for me to shoot though. I just love these guys!

Twins?

jakesangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:57:34 +0000

I’m not sure if these two are brother and sister or mates. But I couldn’t resist getting a shot of them nestled on the lily pad together. It won’t be long before all the pads are gone in the pond and the frogs will disappear for the Winter.

It’s a Frog’s Life

jakesangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:55:28 +0000

The weather may be getting cooler but all the rain we’ve had has brought back the frogs to the pond. I counted 4 little ones in the water yesterday. Only one decided to stick around to pose for the camera. I hope I found his good side.

Waiting on the Big One

jakesangel — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:03:40 +0000

A Great Egret waits patiently in the lush foilage of a Bald Cypress near the Forked Deer River.

Dyer County, Tn.

A Great Egret waits patiently for the big one

Testing photos

jakesangel — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:13:42 +0000

Testing the ability to enter photos into the blog

Red Fox Squirrel

Hello world!

jakesangel — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Welcome to my new blog site. This is under construction until I figure WordPress out. Bear with me!