Wakulla Springs State Park, Florida

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Ken Cannon

White Ibis on Cypress knee

Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, with circular polarizer filter
exposure made in spot meter mode, with back button focus, al servo

This state park, with jungle like environment, was the filming location for several Tarzan movies with Johnny Weismuller.  River boat tours offer world class wildlife viewing.  Species often sighted include manatees, alligators, numerous wading birds, osprey and bald eagles.  Wildlife tolerate the river boats so close-up photography is possible without a long lens.

Manatees at Wakulla Springs.

http://floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/default.cfm

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Broken Top, Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Ken Cannon

Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, circular polarizer filter
Black and white conversion in Lightroom 3

Hiking and climbing opportunities are abundant in the Three Sisters Wilderness of central Oregon.  This photo was taken from a favorite climber’s camp at the foot of the Hayden Glacier on the east side of Middle Sister.  The camp offers views of all Three Sisters, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor.  It’s a spectacular place to spend a few days peak bagging, exploring a glacier, photographing wild flowers or just relaxing in one of Oregon’s most scenic areas.   Climbing opportunities are best in early summer, however mosquitoes are also at their peak.  Early fall brings frosty mornings, crisp skies, fewer mosquitoes and fewer climbers.

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Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Ken Cannon

Canon 30D 70-200 f/4L  1/320 sec, f/4 zoomed to 200mm
Click on the thumbnail for a larger view

Mule deer at Malheur.  The Malheur is the birding ‘hot spot’ in Oregon.  Some 320 different species of birds have been observed on the refuge.  Mammals are abundant too, including mule deer and antelope.  There are many good wildlife viewing opportunties available by driving the center patrol road along wetlands, ponds and fields.  Spring offers the best birding, but late summer and early fall bring the best weather.

http://www.fws.gov/malheur/

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Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ken Cannon

Sunset at St. Marks.  Canon EOS 30D, 17-40 f/4L set to f/11, 1/100 sec, soft edge split neutral density filter, with tripod.

This jewel among wildlife refuges is less than an hour’s drive from Tallahassee.  Waterfowl and shore birds are abundant.  American alligators roam the wetlands and can be safely observed from the myriad of dike-trails that crisscross the refuge.  This ‘moment in time’ was captured along the main road leading to the historic lighthouse.

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