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Saturday, we got up early to meet some of our friends in the Outdoor Eyes Photography & Hiking Meetup Group. We were going to hike the Cub Lake Trail, one of our favorite hikes in the park. The Cub Lake Trail is, by RMNP standards, not a very difficult hike. In fact it is a perfect hike for a family and friends. The reason we love the Cub Lake Trail so much is that every time we hike it, the hike is completely different. In the spring and summer, the ever changing wildflowers make the trail light up brilliantly with multiple colors. And based on the month, different wildlife appear and disappear. You never quite know what you will see or won’t see.
NO PHOTOGRAPH... BUT WHO GIVES A HOOT! »

Named for 18th century botanist Anders Dahl, Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America and were grown primarily for their tubers as a food source, although their fibers were used in clothing and their hollow stalks for the transportation of water. The Spanish were the first Europeans to discover 'Tree Dahlias' in the 1500's, but rootstock and seed were not introduced in Spain until the 1700's and at that time were grown primarily as a food source as the blooms were not particularly attractive.
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We wake up each day very early…. before the stars have faded from the sky, before the sun has started to climb into the sky and before the cars are on the streets. It is a very peaceful time of the day and the wildlife think so, too. All our camera equipment is prepared, batteries have been charged from the day before and all our images have been downloaded from our memory cards into our computer. It is a new day and always a special day as no 2 days are exactly the same for us… for we are wildlife photographers. And, you never know what joys and disappointments will be forthcoming in the day ahead. Wildlife photography is something like a treasure hunt for almost everyone, except for the experienced wildlife photographer and tracker. Once you start thinking like wildlife and understanding wildlife, you will experience more wildlife.
THE ELK AND US. »

Driving slowly down the road, we were trying to assess the damage. We were losing the battle, but we had to persevere. We had a flash back to 35 years ago. Didn't someone once say that you should learn from the past? And here is was, 35 years later, and did we learn anything? Maybe, but what? When we moved into our home in the Northeast, it was in what was considered "country". We had to drive 40 minutes to a movie theater and 20 minutes to go grocery shopping at a large supermarket. The neighbors were not right next door. We didn't know what living in the country was really like. We came from a town that everyone hooted and gave a high five if someone saw a squirrel in their backyard. There was no wildlife around except a few pigeons, crows and the neighborhood dogs and cats.
OPTIMISM. »

In purchasing equipment for the outdoors, I always use the same thought process. How often am I going to upgrade my equipment based on the new radical improvements that the existing equipment? When the time came to choose a camping lantern, I decided that I would choose the best camping lantern that I could afford based on the use of the camping lantern. Currently, there are candle, battery and gas lanterns available.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CAMPING LANTERN. »

I am quite often asked for my opinions on arts-related web sites (mostly by photographers), and I tend to make the same observations over and over. So, I thought I’d collect them together in case they are helpful to anyone else wanting to set up a site to promote or sell their art works. You really need to pack a punch with the home page, and grab people's interest in the few seconds they first scan the page. That doesn't necessarily mean over-the-top design and flashy stuff, but definitely some captivating words and images.
BUILDING A PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE. »

You should never hike or backpack without a multi-use tool even if you are out on the trail for only a couple of hours. You never know when you will need one for repairs or just to remove a splinter from your hand. You have several options to consider: a knife or a multi-use tool. Purchase the best multi-tool or knife that you can afford as you won't regret spending the extra money. Someday, one of the features will make a big difference on the trail.
HOW TO CHOOSE A MULTI-USE TOOL. »

Every month, a photographer will be spotlighted in the Outdoor Eyes Newsletter for the most improved photographer. There are a lot of most improved photographers on Outdoor Eyes, so finding a photographer won't be the hard part... picking a photographer will be the hard part. So, if we have failed to spotlight you, I am sure we will mention you in future newsletters. Sandra started 3+ years ago in the Outdoor Eyes Forum with an Olympus C-700 point and shoot camera. She knew very little about photography and with the help of the forum members, she now photographs with a Canon 5D digital camera (and plenty of lenses... as long as her husband doesn't realize how much they cost!). Her recent photographs of tug boats will be used in a magazine advertisement. Congratulations to Sandra W. Morris for this month's most improved photographer.
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