Monthly Archives: November 2013

View 305: Trees Above 5,000 Feet

Conditions above 5,000 feet in the western United States are hot and dry.  Soil is thin to non-existent in the rocky terrain of Grand Canyon, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.  Yet, vegetation from wild flowers to trees found ways to … Continue reading

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Seduced by the Fisheye

When I first told you I had gotten a Fisheye lens as a present, I mentioned when the subject called for it, I would use the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye Lens. Oh, but the Fisheye is a crafty seductress. … Continue reading

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Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park is the less famous and much bigger national park near Moab, Utah.  The park features large open expanses of mesas, river canyons, rock formations and an arch.  While not as famous as Delicate Arch, Mesa Arch is … Continue reading

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View 304: TampaCuse

The main task of an American Hockey League (AHL) team is to develop players for their affiliated National Hockey League (NHL) team. The Syracuse Crunch last year had many players who were on the cusp of jumping to the Tampa … Continue reading

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