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Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods?
Recently I had the opportunity to find out. But let’s back up a second. I wasn’t out there looking for the answer to an age old question. I was out there to snag a good photo of the eagle. It had been frequenting the South Yuba, just upriver from the covered bridge at Bridgeport. This…
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Fighting Oligarchy
If you’re only here for the photos. Cool, stop here. If you want to read the ramblings, continue on. Now, if you’re looking for a way to ruin a nice family get-together, poilitics is a sure bet. There is no quicker way to divide a room of people who love each other than bringing up…
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Another case of right place wrong lens.
I set out on a wildflower adventure, as shown in my previous post about the Buttermilk Bend trail. So naturally, I grab the 70-180 macro lens, ditching the 150-600 beast in the truck. Who wants to hike with that monster, and anyways… wildflowers, remember? I get up the trial a ways, too far to turn…
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The Buttermilk Bend Trail
Located in the South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport, the Buttermilk Bend trail is a must see if you are a fan of wildflowers. It is an easy trek, 2.5 miles out and back and the trail is fairly level on seeing an elevation gain of 216 feet. Portions of the trail are narrow…
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Chasing the tail.
I feel like the world just keeps moving faster and the days keep getting fuller. I honestly lack the interest in playing the algorithms game, trying to be “seen” trying to figure out what the new method is for getting traction on social media platforms. It feels like I’m chasing my tail, and my tail…
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Now for a little good news.
First of all, let me begin with my usual disclaimer. I don’t actually know anything. This is just my unrequited opinion on something I know very little about and have minimal understanding. But I am a big fan of SYRCL, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, and what they bring to our community and beyond.…
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Putting the 1st Ammendment to use.
Use it or lose it Grandpa always said. First off, let me say that I am not a historian, I am not an expert of any subject of any kind. I am just a guy who is alive right now during these strange times in America, making observations. Watching. Learning as we navigate this thing…
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Over, Around, & Through
This past weekend, we did some weekend warrior shit. Breaking away from our cushy 9-5 weekday routine, we drove down to the Stinson Beach area to hike a trail that claims 6.5 miles, but somehow always ends up closer to 7.5 or 8. Last time, I was unaware. My wife said 6.5 and I believed…
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Thoughts on Drone Photography.
I had a friend ask me recently if I thought photographers got mad about drone photography. Do they look at it as cheating? I know there’s definely a stigma regaring cell phones, and I get that. But I think drones are different. Not just because I use one, but because they are used in a…
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Getting to know your community
Maybe you’re new to the area. Or you’ve been here a while and are still having trouble making a connection. Or you’re just passing through but have a deep interest in this quaint community you’ve stumbled upon. Some communities are tight lipped, hesitant to open up to strangers, or even people who have been around…
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Looking through my lens.
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