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Arizona Meteor Crater
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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Was recently in Flagstaff for Triumphest 2012, an annual British car show and decided to have a look at the Arizona Meteor Crater. Knew this had the potential to be interesting but seeing it firsthand, I have to say this is one impressive hole in the ground. Its believed to have been formed by a meteorite fragment that was little more than about 150 feet across. Some 50,000 years ago, it collided with the earth at a speed of about 26,000 miles per hour. This resulted in a crater with an approximate circumference of 2.4 miles and a depth of some 500 feet.
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Arizona Meteor Crater Panoramic
location: Off I40 Between Flagstaff & Winslow Arizona
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Alaskan Brown Bear Catching Salmon
Sunday, May 20, 2012
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| | | | Alaskan Brown Bear Catching Salmon
Was just going back through some material I had taken in Alaska a few years back. The highlight of the trip was having the opportunity to watch and photograph Alaskan Brown Bears actively catching salmon.
It was surprising to see the widely differing fishing techniques and skill levels of individual brown bears. Generally the younger the bear the less successful they were. Young animals often spent all afternoon dashing and jumping back and forth across the creek most often coming up just a whisker short of their salmon meal. Mature males on the other hand had much more refined technique but often seemed to lack motivation. Likely already completely plugged with the days catch they would stand in the creek in one spot for long periods or sit on the bank almost dozing in the afternoon sun. However in their apparent slumber, they remained completely in tune with the movements of the salmon. The slightest ripple at the surface or flash of silver sent them bolting like a freight train into the creek.
But it was the females or sows with cubs that seemed to make the best fishermen. This sow had two cubs and for the time I had to observe her she was out catching the males three to one or better. She would take her time wading out into the creek but once making her move, rarely came up empty.
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Alaskan Brown Bear Also Known as Grizzly Bear
species: Ursus arctos
location: Lake Clark National Park Cook Inlet Alaska
picture-id: GRZ-164 request pricing
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La Jolla Concours d’Elagance Car Show
Saturday, April 14, 2012
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| | | | La Jolla Concours d’Elagance Car Show
One of the bigger annual events in La Jolla each year is the Concours d’Elagance Car Show. Over the years it’s grown into one of the premier shows on the West Coast, in the same league with Pebble Beach. This was the first year I had gone and I have to say it was not a bad way to spend an afternoon. The day started with gray overcast skies, even threatening rain at one point but by around eleven the clouds parted and the cars were shining. Between the blue sky, ocean backgrounds, green grass and of course row upon row of classic and exotic cars the camera just had to come out.
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La Jolla Concours dElegance Car Show
location: La Jolla San Diego California
picture-id: LJG-139 request pricing
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Palomar Mountain Observatory
Saturday, March 24, 2012
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Palomar Observatory
location: Palomar Mountain San Diego County California
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One of those days when you arrive at a location and the light is 180 degrees out from where you would like. Given the harsh lighting I had pretty much put the camera away when I realized maybe there was a composition that could work. Out came the 16mm fisheye and by stopping down to f11 the lens aperture blades helped produce the sun star pattern. What better composition than the Palomar Observatory with our closest star in the background.
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California Brown Pelican Diving
Saturday, February 18, 2012
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| | | | California Brown Pelican Diving
This was an interesting recent photo op. I was driving along the back most part of Mission Bay where Tecolote Creek flows in. Right up close to the bridge there were six or eight Pelicans actively plunge feeding. It’s quite common for them to hang around this spot but I had never seen them diving from the air here as the water is very shallow. Didn’t have time to stop but later that day decided to swing back by and sure enough there was still pelicans there diving. By the next morning they were gone and I have not seen them there since. Never was able to see what they were feeding on. From the vantage point of the bridge they were basically diving right in front of you. Took a bunch of frames and although backlit I like this one where the lines of the pelicans wings are echoed in the shoreline behind.
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Brown Pelicans Diving
species: Pelecanus occidentalis
location: Mission Bay San Diego California
picture-id: BPL-114 request pricing
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San Diego Skyline Reflection
Friday, January 20, 2012
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San Diego Skyline
location: San Diego California
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This shot of the San Diego Skyline was taken a couple months ago on a particularly calm morning. What makes it rather unique is the reflection on the mirrored surface of the bay. Most days begin with at least some breeze which creates ripples and boat traffic also conspires to break up the calm surface. As the day progresses, you can count on more wind which further reduces the odds of a mirrored surface.
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2011 Last Frame - Mission Bay Sunset
Saturday, December 31, 2011
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| | | | 2011 Last Frame - Mission Bay Sunset
Well it’s New Year’s Eve 2011. Another year has flown by. Figured since I’m sitting here in the depths of another San Diego winter I should post a last frame that captures the experience. Have to admit, the fog did roll in today so this late light shot was actually taken a couple weeks ago.
Wishing you and yours all the best in 2012!
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Mission Bay Park - Palm Trees at Sunset
location: Mission Bay San Diego California
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2011 Opalescent Squid Run at La Jolla Shores
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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| | | | 2011 Opalescent Squid Run at La Jolla Shores
There was a strong Opalescent Squid run this year off La Jolla Shores. It started in early December and has continued through much of the month. From year to year the size and duration of the run is quite variable but the timing is very consistent occurring late in the year and most often coinciding with some of the biggest tides of the year. Much like a Salmon run, the squid come to the shallows often by the tens of thousands to mate, deposit their eggs and then die, completely their life cycle while ensuring the next generation.
One thing that assisted the quality of the run this year was that the annual California commercial Opalescent Squid catch quota of 118,000 tons was reached in early November. This closed the fishery until March of 2012. It was great to arrive at the shores and not have to see a flotilla of commercial squid boats anchored just outside the reserve.
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Opalescent Squid Mating
species: Loligo opalescens
location: La Jolla Shores San Diego California
picture-id: SQD-046 request pricing
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