My oldest son is carving his Jack-O-Lantern.
Welcome to my Photo Blog. I'll try to mix it up, there are lots of different types of photography. Much of what I photograph is in the landscape category. My passion regarding nature started as a boy. The Cascade mountains of Washington were where my father introduced me to hiking and fishing. Watching a bald eagle use its strong talons to pluck a large trout out of the water was the kind of experience that had to be part of my future. I hope you enjoy my photo-journey.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Art of Pumpkin Carving
This Halloween scene was carved by my six year old. Her first scene.
My oldest son is carving his Jack-O-Lantern.
My oldest son is carving his Jack-O-Lantern.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
It's Pumpkin Time . . .
It's pumpkin time in Auburn, they're the biggest they've been in a year. It's pumpkin time in Auburn, I only wish you all could be there. The pumpkin patch is filled, we went there last Saturday to get our share. If you haven't been in a year or more then you must make a trip this year.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Autumn Leaves
Sometimes I think photography for me is a great excuse to get out into nature. The treasures I find can't be kept physically but can be kept forever. The wildlife, the sweeping scenes, the autumn leaves resting on the forest floor.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
No Sweeping Scenes . . .
On a recent photo hike to Cedar River I found no sweeping scenes, no wildlife. The hike was relaxing and when I looked down at the autumn leaves resting on the forest floor I found my subject for the afternoon.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
The River Is Home To Many Creatures
The Columbia River is home to these river otters. The parent / child combo were busy diving for food. The young otter was already skilled at the process.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Last Light of Summer
This image was taken at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. A hiker was observing the turtles and lamenting that this pond would be flooded the next week, in preparation for the migrating winter flocks. It struck me as humorous, how do you flood a pond. Although I understood their loss.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Diving Expert
This relatively small sea bird was quite the photographic challenge. So fast. It was so quick, and the dives were spectacular. This wasn't the only digital file I captured. I assure you of that.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Simply Nature
The day I was exploring this creek, I imagined what Tom Sawyer must have experienced as a boy. If I had a book with me I might have sat down and just read the afternoon away.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Moron! . . . Putz!
Good Morning, Putz. Hello Moron. If you didn't see Grumpy Old Men then you are probably thinking, 'what'?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
I'll Be Watching You . . .
You wouldn't believe how utterly small this little tree frog was. This image is larger than life size. The cave once was a small tree branch that probably had died and rotted away. The tree frog seemed rather fond of it's setting though.
Monday, October 8, 2012
When Isn't A Weed Just A Weed?
I visit the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge with expectations for the wildlife photography I would enjoy taking. Then I spend the first 30 minutes photographing weeds. Go figure.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Blue Heron Heaven
This shot was taken recently at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. On October 1st of each year this meadow is flooded to provide a winter marsh for the migrating water birds.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Downstream To The Grist Mill
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill remains an enchanted place. I'll be back when the leaves change and the smell of autumn is in the air.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Further Up Cedar Creek
Ansel Adams said that he sometimes returned to the same location, as many as thirty times. He had in his mind what the right conditions would reveal in the scene. I want to see this creek again. Different seasons and different water levels.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The Water Level Is Low, The Beauty Remains
The water needed for Cedar Creek Grist Mill is re-channeled from the creek. Once the water reaches the Mill and the water is used to turn the grinding plates then the water returns to the creek again.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
This Tern Has The Crab
After diving and grabbing this crab only to have it get away and be recaptured several times, it was off to a safe place for dinner.
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