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Elliot Falls is a little-noticed falls at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that empties directly into Lake Superior. The falls is only about two feet tall and is out of the way and not easy to stumble across. In this image the sun, at my left and behind me, is at it low point just before disappearing over the horizon. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located near the city of Munising in Michigan's upper peninsula on Lake Superior.
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On an early morning visit near Petoskey, Michigan, we found these boats at rest at a beach area.
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Arrived before sunrise at Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park. By the time I took this shot the fog had mostly lifted, with only a bit of 'steam' left at the river level. There are a number of great spots to check here and a variety of shots from each location . . . Expect crowds . . . .
This autumn image is in Zion National Park. Can you see the fisherman giving scale to this scene? He is very small and standing on the sandbar. This fisherman was enjoying peace and quiet all to himself here on the Virgin River. This photo is evidence that various portions of the USA experience different autumn time visuals. Some areas of Utah were heavily colored but this valley continued to be dressed in green. And, yes, I chose to work on this sky here in a later rendition of this photo and was pleased with the posted result.
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Of all the spots we visited at the Grand Teton National Park, this spot was one of our absolute favorites.
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We arrived in the Grand Teton National Park about 10-12 days past prime fall colors but the rusty brown colors continued to show well. Beautiful fences are located here and there throughout the park.
One of our favorite places to visit while at the Grand Tetons. I would imagine this to be a spectacular spot in the spring with snow-covered mountains.
The Green Heron (Butorides striatus) measures 16-22 inches (40-55 cm) from beak-tip to tail-tip. This guy was hunting for his protein at Circle B Bar Reserve, a wetland reserve south of Lakeland, Florida.
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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, I loved all the shrubs and bushes that continued to have their dried flowers on their stems. While their colors may not be bright at this stage, the flowers are clearly visible on the many bushes in this picture.
Quite a number of Joshua Trees can also be seen in this photo.
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The River Styx (Greek: Στύξ, Stux, also meaning "hate" and "detestation") was a river in Greek mythology which formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (often called Hades which is also the name of this domain's ruler).
I came across this river while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And, though rather straight, it seemed to beg a photograph. I could not find the proper name for the river on any of the maps I had in my possession.
As I walked through Circle B Bar Reserve, a wetland reserve near Lakeland, Florida, it was as if this gator was waiting for me in particular . . . I was not so close as this image might appear, using 300mm to reach him.
One of the sights we visited at the Grand Teton National Park was the Church of the Transfiguration (in the left background). It is surrounded by this fence. (D5 115)
This is one of many exterior doors on the house at Pinewood Estate, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida. I liked the photograph so well that I will be posting a different interpretation of the shot at a later date.
At Yellowstone National Park in the autumn. We were fortunate to view this falls from several locations. It occurred to me, as I am sure it did to some of you, that I could spend the entire day here to see what the light looks like at various times at this very location from which this was taken. But, in the end, we all have so many places to go in such limited time that we sometimes fail to put the required time into one particular location. This is a beautiful falls . . . try to allow lots and lots of time for it. I might even suggest shooting after sunset . . . it might at least be worth a try.
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On an early morning stroll around the upper geyser basin at the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park, I spotted these two bison. It looked as if love was in the air and this pose was at a fine location.
About an hour before sunrise at Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Mount Moran in the center distance.
After we crossed over this bridge, I realized I had to park the car and walk back for this view - Grand Teton National Park.
I did some extra processing on an upload of the devastation on a hillside above Lake Yellowstone at Yellowstone National Park. I liked the feel this image gave me.
Shooting into a bright sun over a lake was a challenge but the result was rewarding.
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Though we arrived in Yellowstone National Park just past prime fall color, there continued to be many tints of fall splashed here and there. The rusty browns and tans seen here do not get enough appreciation. And, though morning and evening light is always promoted, none of us can afford to write off the hours of mid-day.
When we visited Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, we made an effort to stop at many of the 'official' turnouts. We also found time after time when the view from the roadside was marvelous. Such was the view here from the road's shoulder. It seemed that even the weeds and bushes in the foreground were dressed in their fall finery.
At one point, as you are cruising around Yellowstone National Park and its Yellowstone Lake, you see this distant island in the middle of the lake.
It is among the unusual sights you will catch out of the corner of your eye at Yellowstone . . . I always hear that little voice say "Should I stop for that?" Unfortunately, it does not always reply "Yes!" Remember . . . you must always stop. You can delete it later.
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It is almost dark at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore where the Hurricane River flows into Lake Superior. Since the river's formation, it has cut a rocky bed across the sandy beach. This National Lakeshore is located on Lake Superior near Munising, Michigan, in Michigan's upper peninsula. In his story of Hiawatha, Longfellow refers to Lake Superior as Gitche Gumee.
As you stroll the geyser basin near Old Faithful Inn, you come across this peaceful scene on the banks of the Firehole River at Yellowstone National Park.
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It seems I am always in the coolest places at high-noon . . . and there are not many cooler places to be than in the Jackson Hole area at this overlook in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Rafters floating down the river can be seen in the lower right portion of this image.
Uncle Tom's Trail ends at a viewing platform for Yellowstone Falls but there are a couple of other good views on the way down into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The last part of this trail is a 320-step descent. The steps themselves are impressive when viewed from the other side of the canyon (see my image six previous to this).
We have loads of ferns growing wild in our area of northern Michigan and during the fall season they turn an attractive color of rust to highlight other colors. The ferns can be seen here on the left of the two-track along one of my frequent walks.
I have often said "If I could acquire one talent, it would be painting." Since that is not likely, I enjoy doing digital paintings.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's upper peninsula on Lake Superior near the City of Munising. The hike to Chapel Beach (photo in my "Beaches" Album) is a 6-mile roundtrip walk and well worth the effort. Chapel Rock, shown here, stands apart from the mainland and has a lone White Pine tree growing on top of it. The roots from the tree appear to travel through mid-air 30 feet above ground level to the mainland. The beach here, Chapel Beach is simply world-class . . . . visit it!
At Grand Teton National Park Schwabacher's Landing was our most pleasant surprise. From the parking lot, there is a short trail (maybe 1/2 mile roundtrip) along the river with various wonderful views that, try as I did, I could not capture.
Our most pleasant surprise while at Yosemite National Park was our visit to Tuolumne Meadows, a beautiful area high above Yosemite Valley. We stopped at this roadside river under a brief cloud-cover. Though it is June 7, the leaves and buds are barely out at this altitude.
Taken at Schwabacher's Landing, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Schwabacher's Landing is one of the 'must visit' spots in the park. The trail to its sights is a short 1/2 mile RT. You will be tempted by the shot below this pond as well as this one at the pond. "The" Grand Teton is seen in the distance.
These cascades were found at Rock Island State Park, Tennessee.
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As we drove past this river scene in Yellowstone National Park, I gave in to the urge to stop my car and walk back to it. Sometimes we see something that speaks to us in a way we cannot describe. The various shades of tan and rusty-colored grasses here are what caught my eye . . . and the pull of the river cannot be denied. The early evening color was outstanding.
Schwabacher's Landing on the Snake River is one of the best kept secrets of Grand Teton National Park. You will not find it if you are not looking for it. The road leading to it becomes dirt for a short distance. From the parking lot, follow the short trail to see all it has to offer.
At a local farm . . . had a few minutes this morning for a visit and was fortunate enough to be shown around by the owner. Hope to return often to take more shots.
This rock face is found at Rock Island State Park, southeast of Sparta, Tennessee.
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