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Capturing The Valley: McGowan Cusp of Summer

Successfully completing springtime photo-shoots in Idaho has been tough in 2023.  Why?  The weather has not been cooperating. Weather in the Wood River, and Salmon River basins in 2023 has been more like the late 1980’s and 1990’s. In other words – wet with great variability.  The 2000’s have proven to be much warmer and Read More…

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Capturing The Valley: Pronghorn on the Salmon

Pronghorn are a prominent feature of the open prairies and ranges of the Western United States.  The Pronghorn is not an Antelope.  Its closest living relative is the Giraffe.  The Pronghorn travels at speeds between 55-60 MPH. Therefore, it is the fastest land animal in the western hemisphere.  While the African Cheetah can reach a Read More…

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Capturing The Valley: El’ Capitan Encounter

El’ Capitan is one of the Iconic peaks of Rocky Mountains and the state of Idaho.  On this day I am hiking and scrambling off-trail in the backcountry to find new views and perspectives of the mountain. I decide to get off trail and scramble up to and traverse the northern ridgeline of the Pettit Read More…