Fall 2013

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The Gateway rock formation framed by a 1200-year-old juniper, Garden of the Gods, Colorado, by Bijan Pirnia, Field Contributor.

For me photography is not a hobby or pastime—it is truly a passion, a way of life, and a calling. It is the sine qua non of my existence. I define passion as a fire that burns in your heart and gives meaning, purpose, and direction to your life. It is a vision that no one can see but you. Through photography, I communicate my feelings and show others how I see beauty. Nature photography affords me the opportunity to engage with landscapes at profoundly emotional and intimate levels. May God’s unbounded love illuminate your heart and open your eyes to a deeper reality. May love be your creed and truth your guiding force. BP

Table of Contents:

Dunloup Falls—One Scene Many Views
Lake Mattamuskeet
Gentle Jungle Giants
Chasing & Photographing Northern Lights
Finding the Wild
Ann Arbor First Impression—Part III of III
To the Red Maple
A Rogue Autumn—Oregon’s Upper Rogue River
Fall & Winter on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Bighorns in the Canyon
Bird Photography South Florida Style
Tanzania Serengeti
The Land Below the Wind
Flash Strategies for Nature Photographers—Part IV of IV       
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Autumn Along the Lewis Trail
Lassen Volcanic NP & Burney Falls
Beyond Fall Color & Pushing Gear to its Limits
Cedar Mesa
Meadow Macro Magic
Answering the Door