Patriotic Esteem Of The Sunset

Behind The Lens - Winter's Reflection

Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a well-known spot for nature photographers. Most of the shots you will see of said lake are in any season but winter - for good reason if you don't enjoy the cold and wind.

What you cannot see in this photograph was the extreme wind gusts and the near, or below, zero temperatures of this excursion in the winter of 2009. Nevertheless, I awoke early and hiked out to the lake to prepare for what I hoped would be a stunning sunrise.

As the magic moment approached, I was out on the ice that, come spring, will be the water of Bear Lake. The sunrise on this particular morning was not stunning as I hoped. Nevertheless, there were several moments of sheer brilliance. What caught my eye in this particular scene was how the light of the sunrise was reflecting off the ice below.

I truly believe that nature has numerous ways to show her beauty. Where this typically happens in the warmer months, it is not constrained by any means.

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Youthfully Distinguished

Frozen But Not Forgotten

Distinguished Dominance

'Solitude' Photograph Featured on Outdoor Photo Gear

I am humbled to announce that one of my photos, Solitude, will be featured during the month of February over at Outdoor Photo Gear. This is a true honor.

Many of you have e-mailed or sent me a message on Twitter informing me that my image is on their site and inquiring if I gave permission. Rest assured, everything is on the up and up. I do appreciate everyone's vigilance.

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While you are there, take a second to glance at their wide stock of gear to meet the needs of anyone looking to make photographs in the outdoor gallery belonging to Mother Nature.

Glow From Within

Behind The Lens - Wild Curiosity

In the fall of 2007, I was enjoying an afternoon at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.

It was here where I encountered one of the most unique wildlife scenarios of my life. This female mule deer approached me with absolutely no fear and genuine curiosity. Camera always at my side, I began making photographs of this deer. She had no problem with the noise of the camera and allowed me to photograph her from different angles and perspectives. At one point, she even came up and smelled the lens attached to my camera.

This really was a special moment and I was grateful that such a wonderful animal had as much of an interest in me as I did in her.

I have photographed a lot of wildlife. This deer is still the only one that has approached me close enough to smell my camera gear.

Sometimes the wildlife is just as curious as we are.

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A Mother's Laughter

Outdoor Photo Gear Blog Post

Chris Klapheke and the staff at Outdoor Photo Gear have posted a blog entry written by yours truly. Check it out here.

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