Saturday, September 10, 2016

Fall colors

When I drove out onto the street yesterday I looked up and said WOW! Here's what I was looking at!


Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Manti LaSal mountains

We were fortunate to spend the weekend in the Manti LaSal mountains just above Fairview, Ut. at friends' cabin. Good fall weather, good food and good conversation! Lots of raptors to capture and the Sandhill Cranes did their morning and evening talking that entertained us.
Here's a few shots from the weekend - more to come.

On the way to Fairview we had a small rainstorm but wonderful light!



The first of many hawks that presented themselves for a photograph.


Kissing Aspens!




Late afternoon light on the mountains.


Love the Aspen and their magical leaves.


Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Island Time!

Jack and I spent a few hours on Antelope Island today to see what we could see. Just being there is reward enough and anything else is frosting on the cake.
Quite a few shorebirds - black-necked stilts, american avocets and western phalaropes - along with the ubiquitous gulls.  Oh, and one long-billed curlew looking a little lost in all this!
Buffalo were plentiful including a large group with young ones. A few antelope and one prairie falcon.
A fairly warm day out there but a small breeze helped and we truly enjoyed being there.



Looking north to the mainland.








Sunday, August 28, 2016

Refuge trip.

A quick trip up to the refuge today to see what was happening. I didn't have time to hang out or search much for the Sandhill Cranes but there were plenty of other subjects for me.




Lunchtime in the marsh.


He blends in quite well.


What did the turtle say to the frog?


a

Non-breeding American Avocet.


Cattle egret.


Saturday, August 27, 2016

Back in Town!

One of the many advantages to being back in town is getting to see and listen to our godson play with his bands. Caputo's Deli in Holladay is a Saturday night summer event - and the food is great also. Wonderful evening and so great to see and hear Zach and Ben again!





Thursday, August 25, 2016

Another Sunset

But I do not get tired of seeing them. Often I don't photograph, rather just watch. Hard to believe these were both taken the same evening.