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Capturing Kauai: Beach Canyon Ridge Coast and whales

There is a place where in close proximity, you can take in a sunset and a sunrise on a wilderness beach, hike into a canyon 3,500 feet deep with an 800 foot waterfall in full view and minutes later stand on a mountain cliffside 1,200 feet over the Pacific Ocean. While not recommended, those […]

Capturing Kauai: Focus on One Bird and Getting Another

On this day, I am attempting to photograph wild birds in the Alakai Wilderness on the Island of Kauai.  My trip will take me along the high ridgeline of the Pihea Trail and down into the Alakai Swamp. The terrain is remote and otherwise demanding. Especially, for someone hiking with 40 lbs. of camera […]

Hummingbirds in the Sawtooths

The Hummingbird is a fascinating creature.  They beat their wings an average of 50 times per second.  Hummingbird’s get their name from the fact that a humming sound is generated from their wings beating.

A number of Hummingbirds have adopted our cabin and the hanging plants around it as their home.  Thanks to my […]