Thursday, February 25, 2010

Immature looking


Immature looking
Originally uploaded by denakraft

The Gathering Place


The Gathering Place
Originally uploaded by denakraft

Eagle's on the Mississippi River

What an awesome experience to say the least! If you ever get the chance or I should say, if you love the eagles, make a point to go to Iowa next Jan. thru Feb. What a treat! Talk about an air show! There must of been over 50 eagles at one time in the air doing their thing. Diving for fish, fighting over the fish. You name it..and it was all happening at once for up to 20 minutes at a time or more.

I had so much fun watching these magnificent birds. I am heading back out this weekend for another shot at it.

Here are a few shots that I took. You will see a couple above this post and a couple under it.



Up and Away


Up and Away
Originally uploaded by denakraft

Eagle on a Mission


Eagle on a Mission
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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Mallard Mayhem


Mallard Mayhem
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Ain't she sweet!


Ain't she sweet!
Originally uploaded by denakraft
Here is one of my granddaughters. I think you can see why I love to shoot portrait also.

Winter Mallard Scene


Winter Mallard Scene
Originally uploaded by denakraft

Male Mallard


Male Mallard
Originally uploaded by denakraft

Castalia Ohio Duck Pond

Yesterday was the MPEG photo shoot at Castalia Duck pond. I had a great time. It was so much fun. I love photography. Nature and wildlife I think has become my favorite subjects. Although portraits are so much fun to do also. Especially when you have beautiful grandchildren.

The duck pond is so neat. It is like right in the center of town. I am definitely going back again. Yesterday the pond was over flowing with geese. There were Northern Shovelers and Mallards but not in big numbers. I have never heard of Northern Shovelers until yesterday. I hope to add a photo of one to this blog when I get it ready. I do however have some very nice shots of Mallards to show off.

Friday I leave for Iowa to shoot the bald eagle's on the Mississippi River. Mark has been there at least 3 or 4 times. So now he is heading up a group shoot for this weekend. It is going to be a cold one!! Right now it  is 14 degrees in Le Claire. Make sure you check back to see if I was successful with this photo shoot. Remember to visit my website also.

Female Mallard


Female Mallard
Originally uploaded by denakraft

Monday, February 1, 2010

Big Island and Kill Deer Plains photo shoot.

What an exciting day! We saw Eagles, Owls, Kestrels, Tundra Swans and also Northern Harriers.
It was so very cold but we all dressed for the occasion. Wow, nothing like following these raptors through the sky and as they go skimming over the grasses. I had a great time. Mark, as always is the greatest guide. I met several new MPEG Members. They are all great people.

It was not an easy photo shoot. It was hard to nail the birds. We were shooting from inside a moving car and also hand held out in the field. These birds move so very fast, that there is no time to prepare yourself for the shot. We all did the best we could do. Here is what I got.










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Dena K. Kraft owner of Kraft Photography. Located in Oregon, Ohio. I photograph on location and serve Northwest Ohio along with Southeast Michigan. I am a portrait photographer, wedding along with landscapes, nature, wildlife and sports. Special interests in lighthouse photography along with HDR photography. In my photo bag you will find : Canon 7D,Lenses: 500mm f/4.5L, 400mm 5.6L, 70-200 f/2.8L, 50mm f/1.4, 1.4Teleconverter

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