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Wolf Mountain Nature Center Photography Session Review

I attended a photography session at The Wolf Mountain Nature Center in Smyrna, New York on a beautiful Autumn day in October of 2019. This was my first visit and I was impressed with the non-profit organization whose purpose is … Continue reading

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View 302: Binghamton Zoo

Visited the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park in Binghamton, New York over the weekend. It is a small zoo and perfect for families with small children.  There are a couple of playgrounds and lots of picnic tables and pavilions.  The … Continue reading

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View 212: Dogs Days of Winter at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Now that it looks like winter in upstate New York, I headed out to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to take advantage of their annual Winter Photo Contest which lets people in the zoo for free if you bring a camera with … Continue reading

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View 210: Wild Africa Trek

Kilimanjaro Safari ride has been a featured attraction since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in 1998.  The safari is a drive through an African forest and savannah with many of Africa’s most popular animals roaming freely.  Guests ride a safari “jeep” … Continue reading

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Gorilla Etiquette

Male Gorilla on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 3600, EV 0, 300mm focal length. Did you know staring to a gorilla is considered a threat or an act of aggression? Wonder … Continue reading

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