With a smile like that you know he knows something that you don’t know. You know what that is? Today’s Mitchster.com’s Second Anniversary. Who better to celebrate such a momentous occasion with than a duck?

Yep, two years ago today I started blogging photos of Minneapolis. As fun as it is to share my work, I’m looking to shake it up. Any ideas? What would you like to see more of?

p.s. I really did take this just yesterday; the coincidence just hit me this morning that I would be celebrating my anniversary with my mascot!

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Deep in the furrows of the tragically unmowed fields of the side lawn, Sheldon took refuge from the marauding hordes of Uptown. Though the thistle thickets threw the theives thoughts asunder, the wary photographer stole a shot of Sheldon’s secret spot.

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The closest I’ve ever gotten to  eagle. It’s ok, he was on a leash, at the Minnesota Raptor Center release event. By using a long lens and large aperture, I was able to focus on the eye and throw the beak out of focus.

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Mister Whiskers was out trimming the lawn in the morning. Mr. W is my North-yard rabbit, Rocky is my South-yard rabbit: he likes to stand still and pretend you can’t see him.

I’ve used these guys to practice my wildlife tracking technique I learned from Jim Brandenburg. The trick is to pretend that you are an herbavore as well, walk a meandering path, looking at the ground. Stop and pick things up. Take your time. If you stare right at the rabbit, it will think you a predator and run, but if it figures that you are grazing, then he’ll accept you as a fellow vegitarian.

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The fans cheered in raucous approval,
awaiting the next serving of pablum.
more turtles, more turtles…
Then a chant rose from the masses.
more turtles, more turtles…
Soon the ‘dear leader’ new he had lost control.
more turtles, more turtles…
He had to act fast.
more turtles, more turtles…
Like all dictators, he was a wise opportunist
more turtles, more turtles…
He told the crowd he knew what was best for them.
more turtles, more turtles…
He knew what they really needed, they really wanted,
more turtles, more turtles…
And as always, he provided:
More Turtles!

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