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Photo of the week: 11.02.25 — Giant woodpecker

I don’t often see Pileated Woodpeckers during my photo hikes. When I do, I consider it a treat, especially when the woodpecker is perched in a location that is suitable for photography. But I also think of one of my favorite cartoon characters from my childhood, the mischievous and extremely hyperactive Woody Woodpecker. The large size and red crest fit, and …  Continue reading

Featured gallery: November — Arches    

I have hundreds of photographs showing arches: arched entryways, arched corridors, arched ceilings, arched cathedrals. It seems like any scene with an arch framing a subject attracts my attention. An arched frame is much more pleasing aesthetically than a basic rectangular frame in a scene. The frequency that arches show up in my photo files got me thinking. Why do I …  Continue reading