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High on a hill surrounded by magnificent scenery - these two cabins sit abandoned. I'd love to know their story.

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A beautiful September morning in Alaska reminds me of that old song "September Morn" sung by Neil Dimond.

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I love the lush forests in southeast Alaska. There are some species of Sitka spruce and Western hemlock that are over 800 years old. And it’s not just the largest national forest in America, it’s also the world’s largest remaining temperate rainforest. Another nickname this mighty forest has earned is the “Amazon of America.” Home to countless species of wildlife from bears, to bald eagles, and whales off the coast, this area is rich with animal, marine, and plant life. The Tongass National Forest is one of the most beautiful old growth forests left on the planet - and I am so grateful that Doc and I were able to spend six years living and playing in such beautiful surroundings.

Barn Swallow,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop

One more day to shop for Christmas!

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The two flight patterns of cormorants across Lake Ontario are individual images. The top is the positive and the bottom is a negative view with slight color adjustments. Combining them into a single image is part curiosity and part applied emphasis on the abstract look of the flights.

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I like the old saying - "Bloom where you are planted" - and these little flowers were doing just that.

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Turkey vulture

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I see the Light,

used Filter Forge, Photoshop, Pixabay

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Yesterday I chance captured a blue heron flight sequence which was both unexpected and backlit with very little detail, not to mention a few blurred branches in the foreground. Pushing the contrast to create silhouettes was the start of the idea for this image. The shoreline and reflections on the water were hand drawn to add emphasis to the almost painted characteristic of the image. A flock of cormorants was added on the top left side for visual balance.

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A curious tree trunk modified to look like a creature

Time Flies!

For over 100 years, this clock has been capturing time.

For Smile on Saturday

Theme: Capture the Time

(spin filter in photoshop)

Frosty is happy to be out of his box and joining the holiday celebrations.

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