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Marty’s photo of the day #5042: I woke up at 4:00 a.m. this morning. When I realized I wasn’t going to fall back asleep, I packed up my camera gear and headed for the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge for the second time this week. I didn’t shoot as many photos as I did on […]
Marty’s photo of the day #5039: I reached the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana) shortly after sunrise this morning. I photographed birds for a couple hours, and then, as I was leaving, I spotted a group of six baby Columbian ground squirrels. They were adorable!
Marty’s photo of the day #5030: Every time I visit the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (in Montana), I return home with several photos I like. Last week, my goal was only to test some camera equipment and settings for a future trip. I really wasn’t trying for any “keepers.” Nevertheless, I got some, including […]
Marty’s photo of the day #5029: I love the challenge of catching birds in flight. I photographed this yellow-headed blackbird earlier this week at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #5026: Deb, Nellie, and I visited the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge last night—enjoying pizza and beer by one of the big ponds and then heading over to the area where dogs are allowed. After Nellie enjoyed her walk and swim in the shallows at the edge of the Bitterroot […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4799: This is a western painted turtle, photographed last week in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Montana).
Marty’s photo of the day #4798: This a yellow-bellied marmot, photographed last week in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Montana).
Marty’s photo of the day #4797: Two days ago, I took Deb and our dog, Nellie, to the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Montana), in search of great horned owls and their babies. Finding wild animals on cue rarely happens, but I was able to find one of the adults, which was more-or-less babysitting a […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4796: My wife, Deb’s, college roommates traveled from Minnesota to Montana to spend time with us early last month, and on one of their mornings here, I got them up early and took them hiking in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge seldom disappoints, and one of my […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4441: One of the treasures of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley is the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. It’s my go-to spot whenever I want to enjoy a few hours of great photography opportunities. This morning I got up at 5:00 a.m., took a quick shower, and timed my drive to get […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4368: During my early morning photo shoot last Sunday in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Bitterroot Valley, Montana), I spent a lot of time being quiet and letting the wildlife come to me. This female mallard duck came the closest. As she worked her way through the reeds, she […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4367: So this past Sunday Deb and I attempted to watch the popular Montana-based drama series “1923.” We didn’t quite make it to the end of the first episode before we both said, “Fuck it. This is too depressing. Let’s watch ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!’” What got to me in […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4364: This morning I woke up at 4:00 a.m., and when I couldn’t get back to sleep, I decided to make the most of my morning. I jumped into the shower, left a note for my wife, and drove twenty miles north to the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. There […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2636: It’s “Animals A thru Z Month.” Each day in August, I will post an animal I’ve photographed—somewhere in the world—in alphabetical order. Y is for Yellow-headed blackbird. I’m always amazed at just how many beautiful birds I can find within a half-hour of my house. I photographed this yellow-headed […]
