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The Great Blue Heron is a bird that you can't get too close to. As soon as the bird sees you, the bird will probably be flying away. So approach the bird very slowly, don't make any noise and don't make any big moves. If you're lucky enough to be close to the bird in your car, you can photograph the...

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The cat boats at the Ayer’s Pond Marina are getting ready to sail for the season.

The cat boats are a great sailing boat on Cape Cod because of their shallow draft and easily retractable center keel. This allows the boat to sail in very shallow water (18” draft) which is a...

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Sometimes a single object in front of the mountains can make an impact on what you are seeing and photographing. I moved around multiple times until I felt I had the right angle and placement of the tree as not to overpower the mountains, but to just give the photograph a little more interesting feel and...

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Nothing is more special than launching early in the morning and paddling out to a place that no one is near for miles around. It’s not often that you can get away from the crowds that normally manage to change that experience. :!:

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The clouds certainly give the illusion of a burning tree during this sunny morning. All the elements in the photograph screamed for a black & white photograph. :thumbsup:

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I was down below and was looking up when the Elk appeared (in a safe distance away). It was during mating season and the elk started bugling to find a mate. I took a number of photographs and slowly moved away as I didn't want to be in any harms way. You definitely don't want to be near any wildlife at any...

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The White-tailed Ptarmigan can be found at the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. From spring through fall, the ptarmigan have a plumage with an intricate pattern of dark and pale brown, providing excellent camouflage against foliage and rocks. It is easier to listen for the bird and...

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The Lily Of The Lily Of The Valley is seen growing wild in large patches on Cape Cod in early May and the flowers appear in the third week in May. The plant has a pendent, bell shaped flower that has a sweet scent. The plant in some areas is considered an invasive plant as it...