Peregrine Falcon and Clouds
Distant Peregrine Falcon flying in front of a backdrop of billowing cumulus clouds. Taken near St. Lazaria.
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White Trees in the Forest
While taking a break in a spot of sun along Indian River trail recently, I was struck by how white the lichen-covered bark of a riparian stand of red alder (Alnus rubra) appeared in contrast with the greens and browns of the surrounding forest. The bark of alder is naturally gray, but unless they are … Read more
Photographing the Setting Sun
(if the image above doesn’t show a short looping animation, try clicking on it) Winter is the best for me to try and catch a green flash as the sun drops below the horizon. Most of the year, the sun drops behind Kruzof Island (or even north of that) and so is not visible as … Read more
Starrigavan Highwater Islet
Back in the beginning of February Connor, Rowan, and I visited Starrigavan on a calm sunny day with an incoming tide. I recently published the gallery of images from that day.
Unexpected Clearing
I was a little surprised to wake up and find clear skies. I had thought the forecast was for rain for the forecastable future, and checking I saw that I was not wrong. However, this morning there was a break between fronts or something, and though clouds were hanging heavy to the west, bright sunlight … Read more