Imaging the world through photography and travel

I ski, hike, travel, and make photographs along the way.

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Franz Sedlaceck ‘Übungswiese’ 1926.

(Source: diepresse.com)

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"Descent on the Costazza to Passo Rolle", 1936.

Dolomites, Italy.

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Winter Dreamland.

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Winter Dreamland

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Winter Dreamland

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Which way. #exploreminnesota #smartphonephotography #capturemn #captureminnesota

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Set of Downhill Racer.

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Best ski movie ever!

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Solstice light.

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THOMAS HILL The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone Oil on Canvas 66″ x 92″

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Have you ever explored a recent burn? It may be different than you think. 

Some plants, like beargrass and aspen trees, are specially adapted to fire. Even if the plant burns above ground, the roots and/or rhizomes – underground stems – are generally left intact in a low- or moderate-severity fire. These plants can resprout from below ground, growing back just weeks after a burn. 

To learn more about fire’s role in the ecosystem, check out our website:https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/fire-ecology.htm

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You have to have sharp eyes to spot an eastern screech owl in the wild. 

Masters of disguise, screech owls nest in tree cavities, camouflaging themselves in their surroundings. This one was spotted at Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. So next time you visit public lands, be sure to look for hidden wildlife – you never know whoooo might be watching you. Photos by Graham McGeorge (www.sharetheexperience.org).

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From the May 8, 1970 feature story WHITE RULERS OF AN ICY REALM. According to LIFE, “Patrolling the icy shore of Hudson Bay, three male polar bears form an awesome and unchallenged hunting force. These great, fierce creatures usually live and hunt along, but in this extraordinary picture they joined together while awaiting formation of ice that gives them access to their seal-hunting grounds. Not much is known about the polar bear, but now five countries—including the U.S. and Russia—are cooperating to study his habits and take his census. Naturalists fear the species may be in danger.” This article appeared 48 years ago this week. (Co Rentmeester—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #thisweekinLIFE #PolarBears

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From the November 18, 1940 Modern Living feature - “NEW ALL-AMERICAN FASHIONS: Coast-To-Coast Talent Creates Abundance Of Styles.” According to LIFE, “From Southern California come the Hawaiian-inspired Southern resort clothes. For many years resort clothes have reflected a slight Hawaiian influence. Never before has the influence been so pronounced, so widespread, so successful in its interpretation. It is almost as if the designers of Southern California needed to be freed completely from their European shackles to see and use to the fullest extent this rich American source.” This image ran in the photo essay with the following caption: “Hawaiian print lounging pajamas worn by Ruth Stevens are designed by Viola Dimmitt.” (Peter Stackpole—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #fashionfriday #1940sfashion #resortclothes

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These are really big pants!

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THOMAS MORAN Canyon Of The Yellowstone, Montana Watercolor 9.125″ x 4.75″

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Albert Sheldon Pennoyer (1888-1957), Top of the Ridge, no date.

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The art of #skiing.