City Escapes Nature Photography Newsletter - Dec 2013

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Newsletter

December, 2013

 

 

 

Thinking of Updating Your Gear?  Try Renting First

 

I have a confession to make: I am not a gear head.  I use my car, camera, computer, etc. until they die, unless I have a VERY compelling reason to upgrade them (and “ooh, it’s the latest version!” is not a compelling reason. Sorry.).  I don’t know much about the details of cameras that I have not personally used, and I don’t read articles on the latest and greatest new gadgets out there.  At shows, guests visiting my booth frequently tell me which camera they shoot with and expect that I will automatically know something useful about it.  I almost never do, although if they have it with them, I can often help them figure it out. 

 

By some schools of thought, I am severely handicapping myself by not upgrading my equipment every year 1.5 to 2 years.  That line of thought holds that technology is improving at such speeds that by not taking advantage of the latest and greatest, I will lose out on the full potential of what cameras can do.  To a certain extent, that is true.  I counter that once my gear and my photography goals are more or less in line, it is better to spend my time and money improving and expanding my skills, feeding my passion, and directing my funds into other areas (such as photography trips) than to constantly be learning new equipment.  Anyone who has had to deal with a software upgrade knows what I mean: unless it was genuinely necessary, an “upgrade” is usually just a euphemism for lost productivity while you try to learn the new system.

 

There does come a time, though, when that upgrade is indeed genuinely necessary.  What do you do then?  This question is often most difficult for the amateur photographer who is ready to step into the world of dSLRs (digital single-lens-reflex cameras, which account for the majority of digital cameras today that have interchangeable lenses).  Why is this a particularly vexing problem for this category of photographer?  Generally, amateurs do not really know enough about cameras or photography to ensure that they make the absolute right choice.  This causes a fair number of would-be intermediate photographers to either go into a paralysis of in- or under-action, or convinces them that they need a very expensive, professional-grade camera that they are still a long way from being ready for.  The first option keeps them from being able to stretch and grow as a photographer; the second is a colossal waste of money (by the time they are ready for a professional-grade camera, the technology will almost certainly be significantly improved, and the prices much lower), and might even end up intimidating them into not using their gear.  The other difficulty that amateurs often face is that they don’t necessarily know what kind of photography they want to do.  For example, buying the right gear to become a sports photographer takes a significant investment of funds.  Discovering two months later that what you really like is landscape photography could only make your pocketbook, and perhaps your spouse, violently ill.

 

How, then, does one figure out what to buy?  First of all, if you are not sure about what kinds of photography float your boat, pay attention to the work of other photographers: what images draw you in?  Talk to someone in the photography world.  Let them help you figure out what moves you, what it is that you want to capture or create.  They should be able to give you at least a generalized guideline of what gear to look for to create your vision, if not necessarily specific cameras.  Finally, before making a purchase, consider renting the gear you are considering. 

 

What?  Rent?  That’s right, you can rent cameras.  And lenses.  And tripods, flashes, studio lights, light stands… The list of available items is pretty long.  You can rent them by the hour, the day, or the week.  This means that if you just need a specific piece of equipment for a single special event, you don’t have to fork out the money to buy it outright.  It also means that you can test out and play with your potential new gear to see how you actually like it, instead of just guessing.  Think of it as test driving the gear, just like you would a car.  This has great benefits, as there are often small things that one doesn’t think to consider when evaluating the equipment that reveal themselves during the actual use of the item.  Sometimes these small things turn out to be a great asset; other times, they are enough to make you want to toss the item out the nearest twelfth-storey window.  Either way, you have the opportunity to discover them prior to plopping down a bunch of money.

 

If you do not have a camera shop in your area that leases out good quality gear, fear not.  There are many companies that will mail the gear to you (for a fee, of course).  When you are done, you simply mail the equipment back to them.  While shipping costs can make this option significantly more expensive than picking items up in-store, it may still be cheaper than spending a good deal of money on a piece of gear you quickly realize you will not use.

 

Finally, if you do decide to go ahead and purchase instead of rent, ensure that you are allowed to return the gear within a certain, specified amount of time.  Use that time to really put your new gear through its paces (without scratching or denting it, of course).  That way, if you end up not being happy with it, you can still exchange it for something that is more to your liking.

 

Now then, it’s the holidays.  Get out there and capture the magic of it all!

 

 

 

Thanks to All Who Came to Our Last Show of 2013

 

We’re done with shows for the year, but fear not!  We’ll be back in 2014 with more images to make you laugh, sigh, and “wish you were there.”  And remember that you don’t have to wait for a show to get your favorite image.  Our website is open 24/7 and contains our complete current inventory.

 

 

December Specials

 

Share your love of nature with your friends and family!  Get 10% off of boxed sets of Christmas cards when you order from our specials page.  Each box contains two each of five different images, with a holiday greeting inside.

 

 

Fun Facts

 

In 2002, Congress declared December 12^th to be Poinsettia Day.  Here are a few tidbits to help you appreciate this holiday staple a little more this year.

 

·         Poinsettias were named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico in 1825, who brought the colorful plant back to his South Carolina greenhouse.

·         Despite a long-lived rumor, poinsettias are not poisonous.  The story originated in 1919, when a two-year-old child’s death was blamed on the ingestion of a poinsettia leaf.  Multiple exhaustive tests of every part of the plant have proven the rumor false many times over, but the myth has been very slow to be overturned.  This is not helped by the fact that eating the leaves may cause stomach aches.

·         The myth of the poisonous poinsettia even led to a petition being submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1975 to require warning labels be put on the plants.  The request was denied.

·         How did poinsettias become associated with Christmas?  The tradition dates back to a Mexican legend that tells the story of a poor girl on her way to church on Christmas Eve.  Though the details of the story vary by the teller, the basic premise is that the girl was in tears on her journey, saddened that she had no gift to present to the Baby Jesus.  She was then told that anything she brought, if truly given with love, would be the perfect gift for the Holy Child.  She picked a bunch of weeds that grew beside the road, arranged them into a bouquet, and entered the church, embarrassed and ashamed by her paltry gift.  As soon as she laid the bouquet on the altar, however, the ends of the leaves burst into brilliant red flowers, and everyone present knew they had seen a miracle of faith.

·         The red leaves of poinsettias are thought to represent the blood of Christ, the white leaves his purity, while the shape of the leaves and flowers as a whole are thought to resemble the Star of Bethlehem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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City Escapes Photography Newsletter - Nov 2013

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Newsletter

November, 2013

 

 

 

No, Really, Leave No Trace

 

The recent toppling by two Boy Scout leaders of a rock formation known as a “goblin” has sparked widespread outrage.  For those who may not have heard the details of the event, they are as follows: On October 11, the two men, while leading a troop through Goblin Valley State Park in Utah, pushed over a large boulder that was balanced on a thin ridge of supporting rock.  They videotaped the event, posted the video to Facebook, and the video went viral. 

 

The men claim that they were attempting to prevent a future death from the natural toppling of the rock.  This doesn’t make sense to me.  The likelihood that the boulder would have toppled of its own accord in my lifetime was pretty slim, and even if it had, the added chance that someone would be near enough to it to be injured or killed was slimmer still.  But even if it were about to topple, there is another very important point to remember here: they were in a state park specifically created to protect the very types of formations that the men destroyed.  The proper course of action would have been for the men to notify the rangers that they felt the formation was unsafe.  The rangers could have then assessed the formation, and if they agreed with the men, they could have taken the proper actions to protect the public.  This does not mean that the parks department would or should have somehow reinforced the boulder to keep it from falling; they could have simply cordoned off the area to keep visitors a safe distance away.  This would have allowed the public to continue to appreciate the formation and observe the natural progression of erosive forces.  Had the formation been on private land and the men had the blessing of the landowner, the story would be very different.  But because this was in a state park, one specifically dedicated to the protection of the goblins from human destructive forces, I can only wonder at how the men convinced themselves this was the right thing to do. 

 

Everyone who enters ANY natural area should be aware of potential risks, and take the proper measures to minimize their own exposure to hazards.  This does not mean that it is necessarily appropriate to remove the hazards, but rather to conduct oneself appropriately around them.  Let’s face it, the natural world, just like the man-made one, can be a dangerous place.  It is important to be aware of one’s surroundings, and to learn the necessary skills to navigate the area safely.

 

There is a great deal of beauty and exoticism in the natural world, but in order to continue enjoying it, we must be willing to protect it – from ourselves.  There is no other creature on Earth as destructive as man.  And it doesn’t have to be all of us doing the destroying; it only takes a few “bad apples” to reduce an awe-inspiring place to rubble.  This is why we have state and national parks, so that a system is in place to preserve these choice locations for the enjoyment of all, including future generations.  Unfortunately, it is in the nature of some people to destroy things merely for their own amusement.  We see it in cities all the time: it is at the very heart of riots and vandalism.  Our great outdoors are not exempt from this menace.  Often stunningly beautiful places will be marred with spray-painted graffiti.  Carlsbad Caverns has begun limiting access to previously open cavern rooms because a number of individuals took to throwing oranges and other items at the formations trying to break them.  (Unfortunately, in some cases they succeeded.)  The examples are too numerous to recount here; suffice it to say that I could go on and on.  While I am not convinced that the two Boy Scout leaders belong in this group of people who destroy things simply for a momentary laugh, having seen the video, I am not convinced that they don’t either.  Even if I give them the benefit of the doubt, I am saddened by their lack of common sense, their lack of awareness of where they were, and that they demonstrated such ill-judgment to a group of teenagers for whom they were supposed to be leaders.  The admirable tenets of the Boy Scout’s “Leave No Trace” principles were certainly discarded in this very unfortunate incident.

 

(Since the incident, the men have been removed from their leadership positions with the Boy Scouts, and an investigation into possible criminal charges continues.)

 

 

 

Come See Us at Our Pasco Christmas Show

 

It’s that time: the holidays will be upon us soon.  Now is the time to get that perfect gift for the nature lover in your life.  Come see us at Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show in Pasco, Washington, November 8-10, to choose from some stunning framed and ready-to-frame pieces.  Get your shopping done early so you can actually enjoy the season.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Custer Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

The TRAC Center

Pasco, WA

 

Hours:

Friday, November 8:  10am – 8pm

Saturday, November 9:  10am – 6pm

Sunday, November 10:  10am – 4pm

 

 

November Specials

 

Get 10% off of boxed sets of Christmas cards when you order from our specials page.  Each box contains two each of five different images.  Or, get a five-card pack of Christmas cards free with any purchase of $200 or more at the show.

 

 

Fun Facts

 

On Sunday, November 3^rd, our clocks “fall back” out of Daylight Saving Time. 

 

·         In the U.S., DST was first implemented towards the end of World War I as a means to save energy, namely through the conservation of coal.

·         DST was enacted and repealed several times before it became widespread during the energy crisis of the 1970s.

·         Broadly speaking, farmers and those businesses that rely on evening darkness (such as drive-in theaters) do not care for DST much, while many other retail businesses favor it.

·         The original energy-savings of Daylight Saving Time have been nullified by the widespread adoption of cooling systems such as air conditioning.  Whereas in the early days of DST lighting was the major energy drain, a problem that DST was able to help alleviate by shifting more light into the evening, now cooling and heating systems use much more energy than lighting.  Because of the later evenings, people now keep cooling systems on longer, more than compensating for the amount of lighting energy saved.

·         Multiple efforts have been made to get the same benefits of Daylight Saving Time, without having to deal with the hassle of changing the clocks, by getting people to get up and start their day an hour earlier.  Needless to say, these efforts have not been successful.

·         While a push to rescind DST is ongoing, there is one question that must be asked: if we get rid of Daylight Saving Time, how will we remember to change the batteries in our smoke detectors?  ;’)

 

 

 

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City Escapes Nature Photography Newsletter - Oct 2013

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Newsletter

October, 2013

 

 

 

The Leaves, They Are A’Changin’

 

Autumn is by far my favorite time of year.  My energy levels soar as the sluggishness caused by summer’s heat fades with the cooling of the days.  The crispness in the air lifts my spirits high.  And my eyes are treated to a glorious display of vibrant hues as leaves prepare for winter.

 

Have you ever wondered what causes this remarkable transition in leaf color?  While most of us know that it has something to do with chlorophyll, we would be hard pressed to come up with any other tidbits of information.  So here, in a nutshell, is the explanation for this most interesting of transformations – a transformation that turns most nature photographers into shutter-clicking maniacs every fall.

 

Chlorophyll, as you remember from junior high science class, is that magical substance that plants use to make food from sunlight and water.  More accurately, plants use the energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose, and they need chlorophyll to absorb that sunlight energy.  Chlorophyll is green.  In the summer, leaves are so jam-packed with chlorophyll that the leaves themselves look green.  Other colors exist in the leaves, even the deepest of green leaves, but the chlorophyll overpowers all of these other colors, masking them.

 

Then comes the shortening of days and that coolness in the air that so energizes me.  It also has an effect on leaves: it signals them to begin shutting down their energy-production facilities, because they will soon be out of sufficient resources to continue operations.  (Fortunately trees are like squirrels; during the plentiful summer months, they store away enough extra food supplies to last them through the long winter.)  Chlorophyll production diminishes.  That is when the fireworks begin: the underlying colors of the leaves come out in full force – as long as those colors are yellow or orange.  (We’ll get to the reds, purples, and browns in a moment.)

 

Orange colors come from carotene – carrots, anyone? – while yellows are caused by xanthophyll; the two comprise the major subgroups of carotenoids.  In a leaf, carotenoids capture blue light energy to use in photosynthesis while simultaneously serving as potent anti-oxidants, protecting chlorophyll from damage caused by that light.  Chances are you use visible carotenoid levels all the time, too, especially to make decisions in the produce section of your grocery store.  For example, the green color of unripe bananas is caused by chlorophyll.  As the bananas ripen, chlorophyll levels drop and more xanthophyll is visible, creating that gorgeous yellow of the perfectly ripe banana.  (And as the carotenoids degrade, they produce the delicious aromas of ripe fruit.  The products of carotenoid breakdown are common components of the fragrance industry – but that’s another story altogether.)

 

The fabulous reds and purples that adorn the autumn leaves of maples and other tree species are generally not caused by carotenoids, but by another chemical entirely, a group of pigments called anthocyanins.  Like carotenoids, anthocyanins are also abundant in the produce section: they are the source of the beautiful hues in such goodies as cranberries, raspberries, beets, blueberries, blackberries, and even eggplants.  Unlike carotenoids, however, anthocyanins are first produced in leaves in autumn; they are not “uncovered” by decreased levels of chlorophyll.  Like chlorophyll in summer, autumn’s anthocyanins overpower and cover the yellows and oranges of the carotenoids that are also present in their leaves.  Glucose trapped in leaves is converted to this potent antioxidant, which seems to serve two major functions: protection of the leaf from photo damage and the lowering of the leaf’s freezing point.  Together, these allow the tree to hold onto its leaves a bit longer in order to extract the greatest amount of nutrients from it.  And your eyes are not fooling you: those breath-taking reds really ARE more vibrant on bright, sunny days, as sunlight increases the production of anthocyanins.

 

What about the extremely common browns of autumn?  They are caused by waste products trapped in leaves, namely tannin, a substance most often referred to in discussions of wine and the tanning of hides (yes, that is where the process gets its name).  Tannins are thought to provide a certain amount of protection from insects and other predators.  They have a bitter, astringent taste that is unpleasant to predators, including humans.  It is that astringency that we taste when we eat unripe fruit.  Tannins seeping from fallen leaves and other plants are also what cause many rivers, streams, and lakes in forested areas to look “root beer brown,” a deep but nonetheless clear brown.

 

There you have it: not only what causes the fireworks of autumn, but also what benefits these pigments provide the plant.  Now go capture a few images of them!  Your eyes will thank you for it.

 

 

A Short Break from Shows

 

We are taking October off from art shows, but don’t despair!  We’ll be back in November for our last show of the year, Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show in Pasco, Washington (see sidebar at top).  Mark your calendars – it will be an ideal time to pick up a fabulous Christmas gift for the nature lover in your life.

 

 

October Specials

 

Get 10% off of unframed, 8x12 prints of “Elk Yoga” and / or unframed, 8x12 prints of “Path of Tranquility” when you order from our specials page. As with all of our unframed prints, these prints are eligible for our No Hassle Returns. 

 

 

Fun Facts

 

Autumn is here (yay!), and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition: the corn maze. 

 

·         The first modern corn maze in the U.S., made in 1993, was conceived as a way to raise funds for victims of severe flooding that had swept through the Midwest.  The designer, Don Frantz, adapted European-style hedge mazes into a much larger and more challenging maze, and donated all proceeds to the Red Cross.  This first maze formed the image of a stegosaurus named “Cornelius, the Cobasaurus”.

·         Many corn mazes form an image visible from the air.  Portraits, maps, words, and pictures celebrating the local area are all common themes.

·         Most farms change the design of their corn mazes every year.

·         Mazes offer a variety of activities.  Some are simple “Can you get from here to there?” challenges, while others offer additional activities such as finding hidden checkpoints along the way, solving puzzles, answering trivia based upon clues hidden in the maze, etc.  Some even have actors dressed in scary costumes that will jump out at visitors along the way. 

·         Think all corn mazes are razed soon after Halloween?  Think again.  In Florida, some corn mazes stay open until December 16.

·         This year, a 15-acre maze in Alberta, Canada, incorporates a 7-acre, working QR code (those funny squares that you can scan with a smart phone to get more info about products or services, often found on advertising materials).  Scanning the code requires an aerial photo.

·         A series of four corn mazes in Bellbrook, Ohio, that together form a single image, covers 62 acres and contains 11.5 miles of trails.

 

 

 

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City Escapes Nature Photography Newsletter - Sept 2013

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Newsletter

September, 2013

 

 

 

A Hail of a Good Time

 

Our last show of the season in Sunriver, Oregon, was full of good music, close friends, fun conversations – and hail.  Lots of hail.  In August.  Hailstones the size of marbles blasted the festival on Friday, shutting down the entire festival for about an hour.  Fortunately we came through the storm with minimal damage and a fantastic conversation starter for the rest of the weekend.  This bit of excitement added to a great experience, and we look forward to showing in Sunriver again next year (though hopefully minus the hail).  Thanks to all who came to see us – or to spend the weekend with us!

 

 

 

Staying Healthy While Traveling

 

While it is never fun to get sick, becoming ill on a trip is especially unpleasant.  An illness while traveling can cause you to miss the very opportunities that made you want to travel in the first place.  In extreme cases, it can also be quite dangerous to fall ill while traveling.  Modern medicines may not be available, you may be far from help, or you may be in a situation of decreased natural immunity due to physically demanding activity.  Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of getting sick while traveling.

 

As in your day-to-day life, one of the most important steps to staying healthy while traveling is good hygiene.  Hand washing with soap and water is not always an option, however, and even when it is, the water may not be safe – and don’t for a minute think that you don’t accidentally touch your eyes, mouth, and nose at some point after washing.  Hand sanitizer can play a crucial role in fighting off the bugs that like to live in non-potable water, so wash, dry (but don’t use a communal towel; if that is your only option, just let your hands air dry), and douse your hands with hand sanitizer.  You don’t have to be in some exotic locale for this to be a necessity; even large cruise ships are notorious for getting people sick from contaminated water.  Consider hand sanitizer to be as important as toothpaste on your travels.

 

So much of staying healthy revolves around water.  Unsafe drinking water is one of the major causes of illness for travelers, from hikers to beach-dwellers on the world’s coastlines.  Most of us are familiar with the concept of Montezuma’s Revenge, and those of us who have experienced it will never forget it.  In extreme cases, the dehydration and diarrhea that comes with water-borne illnesses can be life-threatening.  Clean drinking water is an absolute must.  Hikers have long carried water purification tablets with them, and these work very well, though they can sometimes leave the water with an unpleasant taste.  In recent years water purifiers that use ultraviolet light to kill the nasties have become popular, and they don’t change the taste of the water.  Be sure to follow the directions for both the tablets and the UV purifiers carefully; improper use will render them ineffective.  Boiling water is still a tried and true method, but travelers at elevation must be careful – water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations, and it must be boiled longer to kill the bugs.  Be certain to have the water at a full, rolling boil for at least a minute at sea level, and add another minute for every 1000’ above sea level.  Drinking bottled water is another common way to ensure clean water, but depending upon where you are traveling, you should be careful with it, too.  In some places, water bottles that have simply been refilled with the local water are common.  Be certain that any bottled water you drink is properly sealed before you imbibe.

 

If you are in a place where the water is unsafe, do not eat any vegetables or fruits that you do not peel yourself.  Use treated water not only for cooking and drinking, but for brushing your teeth, making ice cubes, and anything else that may put the water in contact with your mouth.  Make a point to keep your mouth closed in the shower, and don’t swim in contaminated rivers or lakes.  If you do get sick, try using Pepto Bismal or a similar over the counter medication to treat the symptoms, and, ironically enough, try not to let yourself get dehydrated.  If these measures are not sufficient, a prescription strength antibiotic may be required – visit your doctor or your local travel clinic and fill the prescription before you leave, so you have the medicine available when you need it.  Be sure to complete the entire course of medication – you don’t want the strongest bugs surviving in your gut to make you ill again. 

 

If you are traveling internationally, visiting a travel clinic before you leave is always a good idea.  Not only can they provide you with a prescription for the appropriate antibiotic, they can also provide most other immunizations you may need.  Some vaccines are simply suggested (sometimes very strongly suggested), while others may be required.  For example, yellow fever vaccinations are usually required to travel from one country to another in Africa, while antimalarials are not (they fall into the strongly suggested category).  Travel clinics can also give you up to date, location-specific information about any current health risks that may exist at your destination.  It is a good idea to check with the clinic at least six months prior to your departure.  Some of the common vaccinations are in a series that take up to six months to complete, and your immunity will be strongest once the full series has been concluded.

 

Of course, ensure that you carry with you whatever medications you need for any specific health conditions you may have.  If you are flying, keep these in your carry-on bag rather than in your checked luggage, just in case your checked luggage decides to visit a different destination than originally planned.  Keeping your medications in their original packaging and carrying a copy of the prescription with you will help to minimize any difficulties you may encounter while crossing borders.

 

Finally, having a basic first aid kit with you can keep many small issues from becoming large ones.  Cleaning cuts and scrapes with an alcohol wipe, then covering them with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage will keep them clean and help to keep them from getting infected.  Moleskin can help prevent blisters.  Basic medicines such as aspirin and anti-itch creams (and / or Benadryl if you have any allergies) can soothe otherwise day-ruining aches and irritations.  These kits are readily found at a wide variety of stores, or you can easily make your own.  We have used ours many times – as often to help others as for ourselves.

 

We wish you many happy – and healthy! – travels.

 

 

September Specials

 

Get 10% off of unframed, 8x12 prints of “Masquerade – Sea Lion” and / or unframed, 8x12 prints of “Peaceful Motion” when you order from our specials page. As with all of our unframed prints, these prints are eligible for our No Hassle Returns. 

 

 

Fun Facts

 

The fourth Saturday of September marks International Rabbit Day.  How much do you know about these adorable critters?

 

·         Female rabbits are called does; males, bucks, and babies, kits or kittens.

·         There are approximately 30 species of rabbits.

·         A jackrabbit fleeing from a predator can reach an impressive 45 mph.

·         Rabbits have a remarkable range of vision that encompasses almost 360°, having only a single blind spot – right in front of their noses.

·         Coney Island is named after the rabbits, called coneys in Middle English, that were once quite numerous in the area.

 

 

 

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