Bat Flying over Pond
by Judi Dressler
Title
Bat Flying over Pond
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
There’s a place in southern Arizona with a pond where bats fly over at night to get a drink. The owner charges a fee to come and photograph them, and it was well worth it! When it got dark, I readied my camera and waited, and they came...
The Pallid Bat is a species of bat that ranges from western Canada to central Mexico. Pallid bats do not appear to migrate any great distance as the seasons change. They will break into smaller groups and hibernate deep within crevices in canyon walls, in buildings or deep in caves where the temperature is more constant.
Photo taken May 1, 2017 in Green Valley, Arizona.
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Won 1st Place in FAA's Night Photography contest, on 12/23/2023
Won 1st Place in FAA's YOUR FAVOURITE ADULT BIRD OR BAT contest on 2/25/22
Won 1st Place in FAA's Favorite Flying Creatures contest on 7/31/20
Tied for 1st Place in FAA's INTO THE DARKNESS on 7/16/20
Won a place in the Top 100 in The Nature Conservancy's 2107 Photo Contest, from almost 33,000 submissions.
Tied for 3rd Place in FAA's MYSTERIOUS MIDNIGHT contest on 1/23/21
Won 3rd Place in FAA's RAVENS - CROWS - BATS contest on 1/31/21
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Comments (121)
Larry Kniskern
Judi – I wanted to let you know that your stunning image was a top-twenty candidate for selection as the December 2023 "Photo of the Month" in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group. Even though not advancing as a finalist, this image is most worthy of recognition as a superb photographic effort, so congratulations and well done! Please feel free to add this gem to the “Candidates for Photo of the Month” discussion thread in the group.
RAY WHITT
Congratulations on your first place win in the "Night Photography" contest Judi, incredible image!
Alinna Lee
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Night Photography contest in the Go Take a Hike group!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Judi – your stunning scene finished FIRST PLACE in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Night Photography photo contest! It will be placed on the group homepage as a special feature for the week, as well in the Contest Winners thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Tory Wilcox
What an absolutely amazing and spectacular capture. Day or night, you take breathtaking pictures always.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations on your feature on the home page of the Over 3000 Views group.
Morris Finkelstein
Revisiting your stunning photograph, Judi! Congratulations on your Third Place in the Your Favorite Adult Bird Insect or Bat contest! F/L
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congrats on your 3rd place win in the Your Favorite Adult Bird Insect or Bat Contest
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations Judi, on your win in the "YOU FAVOURITE ADULT BIRD INSECT OR BAT IMAGE" Contest! L/F
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Judi, on your Win in the Your Favorite Adult Bird Insect or Bat Contest for this amazing photograph! L/F
Siene Browne
CONGRATULATIONS! You are the JOINT Third Place Winner in the WONDER of WINGS 'YOUR FAVOURITE ADULT BIRD INSECT OR BAT IMAGE' Contest.
Michelle Tinger
Amazing shot! Voted
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you, Michelle! Kathi Isserman removed my image from the contest, so that's why it's gone. I didn't realize I was supposed to join her group.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular bat composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you, Gary! Kathi Isserman removed my image from the contest, so that's why it's gone. I didn't realize I was supposed to join her group.
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