New Looks for the New Year
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by Deb
3y ago
Hi everyone. I’ve had a little spare time on my hands like many of you during this challenging year.  Dinking around on the computer, I thought I’d play around to see if I could tweak my site (yet again) and address requests I’ve had asking for larger previews.  After a number of iterations I realized that I would begrudgingly have to forego my tried and true method and experiment approaching it from another angle.  Lo and behold, I found a process and began redesigning the look and flow of my 18 (to date) photo gallery collection pages. Of course, when I accomplished that I rea ..read more
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American Pika
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by Deb
4y ago
One of my favorite little critters is the American Pika (sp. Ochotona princeps). These small yet robust, hard working, unbearably cute little fur balls have fascinated me for years. Unfortunately, they are not found in my region of the country so when I found myself in the high mountains of Colorado, I just HAD to go to looking for them. Typically, American Pika make their home at elevations above tree line. Where’s that? In this case, it was between 11,000 and 12,000 feet! It was mighty cold and very blustery the day I sat with the pikas. Winds gusted to over 50 mph which was more than enough ..read more
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by Deb
4y ago
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Adopt A Pet, Please
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by Deb
4y ago
By Utah (the dog, not the state) Tappan “Hi everyone! My name is Utah. I’m Deb’s “littlest peanut” and all around dog pal! We’re strong proponents of pet adoption from area shelters and rescues and equally strong opponents to “puppy mills” and the like. Was I adopted? You betcha! But did you know that nationally fewer than 50% of the animals in shelters find homes and that the fate of the others is, sadly, euthanasia? That’s why I’m writing this article.”   – Wooof, Utah There are many critters at shelters and rescues and they all desperately need homes! Deb and I recognize that some folks are ..read more
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Species Tally Update: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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by Deb
4y ago
by Deb Tappan UPDATED December 12, 2019: As of December 12, 2019, within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (a UNESCO-MAB World Heritage Site), the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory has identified 1021 species new to science and 9605 species new to the park. In total to date, there are 20203 total species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This inventory includes the study of these species\’ habitats, relationships with similar and disparate species as well as genetics and population dynamics. This data helps us toward understanding the complexity of this unique ecosystem so that w ..read more
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Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics
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by Deb
4y ago
We’d like to thank the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics for allowing us to post their Leave No Trace Principles here. To learn more about how you can minimize your impact when visiting wilderness areas, go to: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. – Cheers, DST Plan Ahead and Prepare: Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. Visit in small groups. Split larger parties into groups of 4-6. Repackage food to minimize waste. Use a map and compass to elimina ..read more
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Wildlife Photography: Part 3 – The Issue of Baiting Wildlife
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by Deb
4y ago
by Deb Tappan The idea of using attractants, known as baiting, to photograph wildlife is a controversial one. Baiting wild animals is dangerous for both the photographer and animal. There are those who choose to bait but with that approach comes great responsibility. At the very least, you are training wild animals to disregard their natural protective instincts when you bait. At the very worst, you are causing them to become dependent on a food source that you alone are providing them and this can be catastrophic. The impacts are cumulative as well as sloping. For instance, if the bait isn’t ..read more
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Wildlife Photography: Part 2 – Tips to Get You Started
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by Deb
4y ago
by Deb Tappan “Exploring wilderness areas and viewing wildlife in all its varied forms is a thrilling experience. You have the opportunity to witness the intricacies of our natural environment and the interplay of species and habitats. What a delight! To capture any of it photographically is a special treat. No need to ask why I do it; no need to wonder why I tote camera bodies, lenses, tripod, extra batteries, along with the other essentials (water, etc.) while hiking. It’s simply that I love it and you will too! So remember to pack along your camera the next time you’re out exploring.”   – D ..read more
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Wildlife Photography: Part 1 – Code of Ethics
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by Deb
4y ago
by Deb Tappan “Whether you’re out hiking in the backcountry or sightseeing from your car, having a chance encounter with wildlife is a magnificent and treasured moment. Watching little elk calves speed running zigzag among the herd or glimpsing a bear munching on glacier lilies are sights that captivate and inspire us all.”   – Deb For many however, the experience is so overpowering they lose sight of the fact that the subject of their admiration is a wild creature. Yes, sadly, I’ve seen some foolish human behavior over the years which resulted in tragic consequences to wildlife and humans. Th ..read more
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