Tag: Photo

The Elusive Kaibab Squirrel

Arizona, Desert Southwest, Humor, Photos, Wildlife

This is not the best photo of the white-tailed Kaibab Squirrel but he was playing hardball with me. This squirrel is endemic to the Kaibab National Forest and thinks he owns the place. Never stays still and when pressed, climbs up the tall Ponderosa Pines and behind the branches. I’ll try again this week to shoot(ahem photograph) him. He must think I’m paparazzi.

At least you have an idea why he’s camera shy. That bright white tail!

FYI. The 2nd image was an enhanced one of the first image using the AI editor feature here at WP which I won’t use ever again because that would be cheating.

Lupine Wildflower- Now Appearing Daily

Abstract, Arizona, Desert Southwest, Flowers, Grand Canyon, National Parks, Seasons

This wildflower is known for its blue color but I like the leaves of the plant. They show an abstract form that changes shape and color throughout the summer. The word lupine means flower as a noun and “like a wolf” as an adjective.

The Summer Scene At Crested Butte, Colorado

Colorado, Flowers, Rocky Mountains, Seasons, Wildlife

Crested Butte is know for it’s spectacular winter ski scene but is quite popular in the summer for it’s flora, fauna and mountain biking. The surrounding Gunnison National Forest provides a spectacular landscape and numerous outdoor activities.

Fireweed is in full bloom in a meadow at Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte, Colorado

A Mule Deer Buck graizes in the brush at Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte, Colorado

A thick grove of Aspens along Kenler Pass Road in Colorado near Crested Butte in the Gunnison National Forest

Wildflowers are in full bloom in a meadow at Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte, Colorado

Fireweed is in full bloom in a meadow at Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte, Colorado

SHAFTS OF LIGHT

Desert Southwest, Seasons, Utah, Weather

Light shines through some storm clouds in Southern Utah

Shafts of sunlight appear amongst the storm clouds in Southern Utah

Not sure what plant this is but I like the details in the leaves

Desert Southwest, Flowers, Utah

Electric Zionzzzzzzzzz

Desert Southwest, National Parks, Night Sky, Seasons, Weather, Zion

Monsoon season has arrived to the Desert Southwest and we really need the rain and some lightning is OK too!

Lightning strikes above The Watchman at Zion National Park, Utah

Everything You Wanted To Know About The Kiwi!

Food, Food Photography, Macro Photography

Kiwifruit or Kiwi is thought to have been discovered in China and was considered a delicacy among royals. They were known then as Chinese Gooseberry.

Seeds from China were introduced to New Zealand in the 1900s and were exported to the United States in the 1950s.

Today, the most common variety is the Hayward, grown almost exclusively in California. The fruit grows on a woody vine that can reach up to 30 feet tall. I took these photos using a macro lens to get in close

By helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure and providing a boost of Vitamin C, the Kiwifruit can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Beyond this, Kiwi also contains a high level of dietary fiber. Fiber can reduce risk factors for heart disease by lowering LDL or bad cholesterol.

Closeup and top View of Kiwi Fruit .

What’s Up With The Moon?

National Parks, Night Sky, Zion

A friend of mine said he saw an anomaly on the 3/4 full moon the other night over Zion National Park. It just so happened that I photographed the moon Monday night and saw what he was talking about. What do you think? Also, don’t forget about the lunar eclipse early Friday morning.

Autumn Now Appearing In Southern Utah

In The Country, National Parks, Photography, Seasons, Utah

Fall colors have arrived in the Kolob Terrace area near Zion National Park. Much more to follow…..

Fall colors have arrived to Kolob Terrace just outside Zion National Park, Utah

Photographing The Stars

Desert Southwest, Instruction, National Parks, Night Sky, Zion

Photographing star trails can be fun and there is no one way to produce an image. In the top photo, I combined about 15 images to get this streaking effect.

In this second photo, I completed about a 45 minute exposure to get streaks that were a bit longer, but not so many. I did a layer mask to achieve the multi-colored look.