Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob Adler wrote: > >http://www.rgaphoto.com/sierras/content/_GA_3961VerticleFalls_MASTER_large.html > >The Tuolumne River was at it's peak, covering rocks usually high and dry >and a dull gray: > >http://www.rgaphoto.com/sierras/content/_GA_4068TuolomneTS_MASTER_large.html > Delightful as usual, Bob. Bright sunlight, moving water... obviously low ISO, did you use an ND filter too? > > Lupines were popping out of the ash; not sure why the fire triggered their > bloom: > >http://www.rgaphoto.com/sierras/content/_GA_4160Foresta_MASTER_large.html > Many plants' seeds are triggered by fire. Lupines are pretty good at taking advantage of disturbed/burned soil. I was in the Sierra yesterday too, father north in Sierra Valley, an agricultural/wildlife area where the two are coexisting quite well. Ranchers in the valley are very protective of wildlife habitat and in return wildlife fans are protective of the ranchers. Quite a good relationship. I found this very cooperative Sandhill Crane in a pasture next to the road: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/gruidae/sacran03.html http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/gruidae/sacran04.html R8/DMR, 280 APO, shoulder stock & monopod. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com