Egret with morning catch
October 22, 2024
This is a Great Egret, one of 10 species of egrets found in Northa America. This species is commonly found hunting along the American River. The great egret is considered...
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Fall color travel destinations 2024
October 17, 2024
Fall Color 2024: Where To Go For Fall Foliage
Text and photography by Heather Cline
Fall has arrived. This is a great time of year with cooler temperatures, migrating w...
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Mount Hood reflected in Trillium Lake
October 15, 2024
Mount Hood is the highest peak in Oregon at 11,239 feet. It is a dormant volcano that last erupted in 1865. Twelve glaciers and snowfields cover approximately 80 percent...
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Nature Photography as Fine Art
October 10, 2024
Nature Photography as Fine Art
Text and photos by Heather Cline
When people ask me what type of photography I do, without really thinking about it, my answer has always...
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California Sea Lions
October 08, 2024
California sea lions are very social animals. Groups often rest closely packed together at favorite haul-out sites like this dock north of Monterey. They even stick toget...
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Species Highlight: Killdeer
October 03, 2024
Species Highlight: Killdeer
Text and photos by Heather Cline
The Killdeer is a large plover that gets its name from its loud distinct call that sounds like "kill-deer...
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Melanistic squirrel with walnut
October 01, 2024
I know I've posted a lot of squirrel photos this year, but I don't often see melanistic squirrels. I happened to see this one in the preserve near my home recently and ha...
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Road Trip!
September 26, 2024
Road Trip: Photography On A Budget
Text and photos by Heather Cline
Chasm Falls
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know a few things about me. I love...
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Point Lobos State Reserve
September 24, 2024
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is one of California's most beautiful state parks, just south of Monterey. It offers a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts inc...
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Small but mighty: Cute Critters
September 19, 2024
Small but mighty: Cute Critters
Text and photos by Heather Cline
While the large animals get a lot of attention, it's worth taking a look at the small critters that pac...
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse After Dark
September 17, 2024
Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the California coast, seen with a moon setting close enough to sunset that you can still see the evidence of the sun below the horizon.
It can...
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Top 10 tips for creating compelling water images
September 12, 2024
Hydro-photography: Top 10 tips for creating compelling water images
Text and photos by Heather Cline
Water makes up over 70% of our planet and offers never-ending oppor...
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Black Tail Doe and Fawn
September 10, 2024
With these longer days, I sometimes am able to sneak out for a walk after dinner and I like to take my camera with me in case I see some wildlife along the way. I recentl...
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Chromatic aberration and how to banish it from your life
September 05, 2024
Chromatic aberration: What is it and how to banish it from your life
Text and photos by Heather Cline
Snowy egret with fish
If you have taken a photo and noticed a h...
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Happy September!
September 03, 2024
While it's not quite autumn yet - this Great Horned Owl sitting among the warm tones of the background trees reminded me it is on its way. Autumn is a great time to liste...
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