Nature Gallery

Posted by Marc on July 26, 2003.

Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge

This picture was taken in January overlooking the mouth of the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay. Sometimes it is amazing how pretty the bay can be in winter. Recently, Kara and I kayaked past this same point and noticed this same triangular shape created by the fallen tree. Some people who study photo composition say that you can't lose by putting a traingle in your photo. I don't know about that, but this one was a winner.

Cedar Tree Near The Straits of San Juan de Fuca in Washington

On my honeymoon in Washington, I snapped this image while hiking out to see the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the Makah Indian Reservation.The Sun was setting over the ocean where my attention had been all afternoon. I turned away from the sun to see this single, deformed cedar tree among the other straight trees and beams of light. The green foliage accented the images strong shadows to make a dramatic scene. As usual, I used my Nikon 6006 with a 50 mm lens.

Dolly Sods Azaleas

Photographed at Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in the Monongahela National Forest, WVA. In late June, the Azaleas bloom. This picture was taken in the northern area near Bear Rocks and a Round Hilltop. There was no trail to this location.

Along the C & O Canal Outside Washington D.C.

I came upon this small pool along a trail called The Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls National Park. Swimming at the bottom of this very small pond were several water snakes. The area photographed could easily be crossed with a small hop. I used my Nikon 6006 and a 50 mm lens.

Mount Ranier

This mountain prarie was covered with little red flowers. The fog was rolling in and out all that morning. The vibrant greens are a result of the strong diffused light.

Mount Ranier Above Paradise

Photographed about 1200' above the Paradise Ranger Station. To my back were snow fields the rest of the way up the mountain.

Red Creek In Spring

Dolly Sods West Virginia. This location is just below Blackbird Knob--a three mile hike from Red Creek Campground. This area makes a great campsite with swimming nearby and wildlife in abundance.

Key West

I use this image for my home computer desktop because it is so soothing. I shot it from a rotting pier where old fishing boats and dingeys were moored. I used my old Olympus OM I and a 50 mm lens to take the picture.

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