Category Archives: beast

What’s better?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Imagine a farm animal, like a steer, that only exists because it was bred and raised to be slaughtered for meat and leather. Is it better (by whatever definition of “better” you have) for it to have lived or to … Continue reading →

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Baby Gremlin

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Photo from 2007.

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A better photo of the same owl.

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The photo was taken around 1130am, yet required ISO1250 due to the low light area where the owl was located.

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Turkeys

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Earlier today, I was doing photos of boots and shotguns with a friend. Ran across turkeys, at least three pairs of toms and hens. They were not too worried and grazed within 20-30 yards of us. I took a few … Continue reading →

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The master of the household

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Bear cavalry is real!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Hazards of modeling: the hungry beasts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So you are just standing in a meadow, trying to look properly angsty…and this big beast comes up and tries to nibble on you!

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Orange cat named Lucy

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Read the name from the collar. Aren’t high-resolution cameras great? Oh, and this is a 50% crop.

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Where pugs come from

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Squirrel eating a flower

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It got close enough for the 55mm lens I had mounted.

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New edits of old photos (nsfw)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Vintage Gremlin

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Interesting just how much the color of his fur changes depending on the light. November 2011.  

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A rifle for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Henry Firearms says: “Consider this American Beauty as a present for your lady.” A pretty good thought, in my opinion. Just make sure to include some ammunition with it. See Henry site for the close-up of the receiver engraving. And … Continue reading →

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One happy family

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Smaug, Jr

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Sentries

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

SCAR-H with Gemtech muzzle blast mitigation shield, Aimpoint T1, Inforce light. Camo by Kryptek.

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Cats

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Camouflage coat matches the floor.  

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On a Saturday evening

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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What kind of bird was this?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Various birds

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Not sure what species this is.   Blue Heron? Seen from afar.    

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