If you have photos (especially if you’re American), today is a restful holiday and a good day to get your wildlife picture together. . .
Today’s photos come from reader James Blilie. His captions are indented, and you can enlarge the photos by clicking on them.
Here is another batch from our local surroundings.
Morning and sunset views from our place with Mount Adams featured. In the morning view, in the shadows, there are several Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) from our local tribe of deer who visit most days.
Next are several photos from a local hike: Panther Creek Falls. This is a short hike to a spectacular waterfall. It was “Plan B” when we found that we couldn’t get to our first choice hike because of snow on the roads. It’s been a long, cool spring and the snow has really hung in there. The last photo shows two specimens of Homo sapiens who seem to think the rules don’t apply to them. They jumped over the protecting fence right next to the signs shown in the photo. Idiots.
Next, the new moon on June 7, 2024:
Next are two photos showing how much more snow cover there is this year, compared to last year (a very dry year). Photos of Mount Adams taken June 25, 2023, and yesterday, June 26, 2024. The snow melt is what keeps our rivers going over the summer and is critical to the salmon and other fish in the rivers.
Finally a ringer. A drone shot of our new house that we just moved into. As you can see, it’s aligned directly at Mount Adams. You can also see me on the back patio, flying the drone. Based on my calculations, the photovoltaic array on the roof should provide all of our electrical power (averaged over the year).
Equipment:
Olympus OM-D E-M5
LUMIX G X Vario, 12-35MM, f/2.8 ASPH. (24mm-70mm equivalent)
LUMIX 35-100mm f/2.8 G Vario (70-200mm equivalent)
LUMIX G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH (14-28mm equivalent)
LUMIX G Vario 100-300mm F/4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. (200-600mm equivalent)
DJI Mini Mavic drone (this is a very easy to fly drone with a quality camera: My flying camera)
Get outta here – these are magnificent!
Glad to report my long aspiration to get out into Nature – as inspired here – finally materialized : I took up running/jogging again.
Not much by comparison, but much needed.
Nice!
Lovely pics and a gorgeous setting for your home. How many miles away is Mt Adams, as the crow flies? And how’s the weather there?
About 20 miles as the crow flies.
The rain stopped here in mid-June (typical) and we likely won’t get any more until September or even October.
Typical summer day where we are (2000-ft elevation (610m)): 70°-80°F (21°C-27°C), less than 40% humidity, and in the mid 50s°F (~12°C) at night. Clear skies. No biting bugs.
Sounds idyllic to me!
It is! We love it!
Wow… These are wonderful, James! Thanks for sharing. The alignment of your new house with Mount Adams and the photovoltaic array are nothing short of brilliant.
What an incredible place to situate a house! With the perfect view and no traffic except deer. The photos are breathtaking. The whole area looks so lush.
Great shots. Thank you.
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Beautiful photos. Thanks.
Fantastic! Congratulations on your new home and observatory.
Beautiful homestead. I can’t get over how clean the air is there! Crystal clear. By the way, I meant to comment on your last batch of photos and then lost the link. There was a photo taken by your son, I think, of a kingbird (I hope my memory is not failing me here)? Anyway, it was a lovely batch. Thanks again.
What a wonderful place to live! And the photos are great. Thanks for sharing.
Nice photos! You finally get to live in your forever home, congrats! I remember years ago, Ben Goren started a series of conversations about solar that he was getting into. I wonder if that inspired you. It inspired me, though I haven’t delved.
And nice to see Mt. Adams has some good snow pack this year!
Lastly, ramblers rule! In 2016, we moved into our forever home- a rambler. No stairs, thank you very much.
Yes! No stairs! I stipulated that even the outdoor patio stairs had to be maximum 5.5 inch rise and minimum 12 inch tread. Mostly much more gentle than that.