Having the Yampa river winding its way through Routt county makes for a great home year round for Bald eagles. catching trout on the river as fisherman watch with their mouths wide open. National bird of United States of America This is our year round resident bald eagle, with the Yampa river and fish filled ponds closeContinue reading “Bald Eagle”
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Wharariki Beach. Archway Islands New Zealand
Wharariki Beach and Archway Islands hiking trails are to the west of Cape Farewell the most northern point of the South Island of New Zealand.Top of the Kiwi’s Head. Taking a short 20min hike through Department of Conservation land (Puponga farm park) that was once owned by the Riley’s. That walking track will bring youContinue reading “Wharariki Beach. Archway Islands New Zealand”
Red Fox on the Hunt
Red Fox hunting for rodents under the snow Watching this Red fox hunting for rodents was very interesting and entertaining moving his head from side to side, listing to the rodents movements under the snow (about 2 feet deep) and then jumping up and nose diving into the snow and catching it on the first try,Continue reading “Red Fox on the Hunt”
Mountain Lion at my door
Mountain Lion visit Sunday afternoon visit from a mountain lion near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We get Foxes, Coyotes, elk even Moose, drop in from time to time to say Hi, but this is a first, considering the open ground that is around us. South of Steamboat springs Colorado. Thanks to the Colorado Parks and WildlifeContinue reading “Mountain Lion at my door”
Water drop-Splash Photography
Water drop/splash Photography I have started to do a little bit of splash photography in my spare time, Once you have the setup that you like, Backdrops, water value, Pluto trigger, and a flash, Camera and lens. using deferent food colors and water thickness, liquid additives like Xanthan Gum (found on Amazon) Milk, Rise aid andContinue reading “Water drop-Splash Photography”
Galapagos Islands
Quito – Galapagos After flying in from Peru and spending only 1 night in Quito, 1 or 2 full days would have been be nice, as it’s (be warned) an hour drive into town to accommodation from the new airport in good traffic, (tip) Next time we would fly into Guayaquil as accommodations are aContinue reading “Galapagos Islands”
Redwood National Park
After a long 12 hour drive up from Southern California, I got into Crescent City to meet up with a friend that had driven south from Idaho and we were both glad to be out of our cars. The next morning it was coffee in town for the morning heart starter and a look aroundContinue reading “Redwood National Park”
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
The Conservatory in the Botanical Gardens A Great way to spend the day around Los Angeles for Art Lovers and Botanical Garden fans. Not far from Pasadena in San Marino you will find the the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens on 120 acres of well keep grounds. not counting the work that is being doneContinue reading “Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens”
The Wildlife Around Us
Over the last month we have had this Coyote coming into our back yard for the shade. As long as you are on the tractor or using the mower he just walks pass and takes his spot under the trees for the hottest part of the day. California Coyote Another visitor is the the RedContinue reading “The Wildlife Around Us”
Zanzibar
Zanzibar the spice island Just off the coast of Tanzania. (Dar es Salaam) Zanzibar is one of my favorite spots to hang out in. You have the resorts in the North (Nungwi) or you can stay in Stone Town. Where ever you end up staying, swap around so you experience both places. You can catchContinue reading “Zanzibar”