Costa Rica 2010
My initial in flight. This is a Frigate bird that just caught an eel. It couldn't quite get it down and eventually dropped it into the ocean where it was…
Relationships
This is a recent article I wrote for my web site host, ifp3.comRelationshipsBy Jim Stamates copyright 2009There are two parts of photography; the mechanics, how to use the equipment to…
My Top 10 Images of 2008
"Pick your top ten images of 2008" was the challenge I found at a colleauge's blog, Jim M. Goldstein. What a great idea! As I edit each shoot during the year…
In The Rhythm of Moose
Recently, Kathy and I made our way to our favorite spots in Grand Teton National Park finding great scenics, bears, river otters, osprey, coyote, bison, pronghorn, and elk. But we…
In The Rhythm of Kokanee?
I promised I would update on our Rocky Mountain shoot to the Tetons and Yellowstone and I will, but I have other news first! We returned from the Rockies on…
Hummingbirds and Beetles
I returned to the area of last years devastating fire here at Tahoe. I had passed by several times since the fire and was amazed at how many houses were being…
Wisdom Is Where It Finds You
I was hiking the high Sierra yesterday, feeling pretty good about myself as I made my way up to 9100 feet, then down to a small pond for lunch at…
Wildflowers!
A great year for wildflowers in the Sierras! Everywhere I go I am there, and I am seeing a profusion of wildflowers. Lupines are at their best in years. Low lupine, tall…
In The Rhythm of Bears
Sometimes you are forced into the rhythm whether you are ready for it or not. Friday Kathy and I had lunch with some friends at the local Chinese buffet. After…
Cinco de Mayo or The First Day of Spring!
It's Cinco De Mayo and what a glorious day at Tahoe! There is a golden morning light basking the trees and meadow behind my house as I sit and write…