Red Tailed Hawk . . . in Action.

This was a moment I didn't miss.

The Red Tailed Hawk

It's common knowledge amongst photographers that it takes a lot of missed shots to get a good action shot. A photographer waits, waits some more then is distracted for a moment and the moment is lost.

One Little Sandpiper

There we were at a lonely slough, one little sandpiper and I. The scattered driftwood bleached and dry was it's hunting ground that day. While I was there to photograph it scans me with a fearless eye, then returned to hunt for its food, as I continue on my way.

The Ridgefield Loop

Ridgefield is an amazing sanctuary for the wild things. The wildlife seem to ignore the human visitors as long as they stay in their vehicles. The Refuge is designed to meet the needs of both 'wild' and 'human'. Action was everywhere, my camera was smokin. You know the smokin part was just for effect, right.

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge . . .

The shotguns were booming. Autumn hunting season is on. The geese find Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge just that, a refuge.

At Mornin Light . . .

This scene was the gift I received at morning light. The view from our bedroom window was quite the delight. The mountain was out, the sunrise was ablaze. I put on my old blue jeans and was ready for the day.

The Ghosts and Goblins Were Out Last Night

The ghosts and goblins have all fallin asleep. The pumpkins glow no more. The gords of autumn will most likely remain until Thanksgiving day. By then the candy will all be gone and Santa will be on his way.