A familiar Autumn sight here in the Pacific Northwest, the caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger Moth, Pyrrharctia isabella, is much better known to children and adults alike as the Woolly Bear. Legend has it that the width of the orange band predicts the severity of the coming Winter – the more orange visible, the less […]
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Upcoming Holidays
In case you don’t yet have your shopping completed for all those on your gift list, I’d like to offer this friendly reminder that two very important naturalist holidays are approaching fast: International Rock Flipping Day and (for those of the British persuasion) National Moth Night.
Photo Interlude: Red-shouldered Ctenucha
Red-shouldered Ctenucha, Ctenucha rubroscapus Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, Oregon There were at least half a dozen of these superb black moths visible in a small area – preferring to spend much of their time on the Horsetail Ferns growing on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Equipment Camera: Canon 40D Lens: Canon EF 100mm […]
Camera Karma
One of the less commonly discussed aspects of photography is that of camera karma – the intangible force of the universe that keeps all photographers in proper balance with their equipment. Somewhat ironically overseen in this world by Kwanon, the bodhisattva of compassion as well as the original brand name of today’s Canon Corporation (true […]