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December 10, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Wild Dogs of Botswana


 

Wild Dog of Botswana

Wild Dog of Botswana

The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also known as African hunting dog, African painted dog, painted hunting dog or painted wolf, is a canid native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest of its family in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon, which is distinguished from Canis by its fewer toes and its dentition, which is highly specialised for a hypercarnivorous diet. These long-legged canines have only four toes per foot, unlike other dogs, which have five toes on their forefeet. The dog’s Latin name means “painted wolf,” referring to the animal’s irregular, mottled coat, which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. Each animal has its own unique coat pattern, and all have big, rounded ears. It is classified as endangered by the IUCN, as it has disappeared from much of its original range.

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Filed Under: Botswana

November 20, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Remarkable Botswana

Linyanti Staff

Linyanti Staff

I made a decision to go on a safari, mainly to practice wildlife photography and Botswana was one of the choices. Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country, about the size of France, located in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with up to 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. I spent most of my time there cursing the heat and bugs (and by the way the day I was born) but came away with surprising lovely memories of the country. I hope you too will realize the beauties of this desert oasis by the end of this post

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Filed Under: Botswana Tagged With: Africa, Botswana, Chobe River, Okavango Delta, Safari, Squacco Heron

August 10, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Laowa 7.5mm f2.0 Fisheye Lens and De-Fishing

Laowa 7.5mm f2.0 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Laowa 7.5mm f2.0 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

If you have come to this page, expecting a review of the Laowa 7.5mm f2.0 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras, I am sorry to report I mistook the Laowa for the 7Arttisans 7.5mm f2.8 lens. If you wish to read a review of the 7Artisans lens please click here:

7Artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens and De-Fishing

My sincere apologies, I was in a rush when I wrote it and stupidly confused the two lenses even though I had the 7Artisans in my hands.

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August 5, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Entrance of Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Entrance of Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Crystal Cave is a marble karst cave within Sequoia National Park, in the western Sierra Nevada of California. It is one of at least 240 known caves in Sequoia National Park. Crystal Cave is in the Giant Forest area, between the Ash Mountain entrance of the park and the Giant Forest museum. The cave is a constant 48 °F (9 °C). It is accessible by Park Service guided tours only. Tickets are not sold on-site, but must be bought at the Foothills or Lodgepole Visitor Center. The study of karst is considered of prime importance in petroleum geology since as much as 50% of the world’s hydrocarbon reserves are hosted in porous karst systems.

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Filed Under: California Tagged With: Bacteria, Cave, Column, Crystal Cave, Curtain, Dogtooth Spar, Drapery, Flowstone, Lace, Marble Ballroom, Marble Hall, Marble Karst Cave, Sequoia National Forest, Sequoia National Park, Speleothems, Stalactite, Stalagmite, Water

July 15, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Wildflowers in Sequoia National Park

Mustang Clover (Linanthus montanus)

Mustang Clover (Linanthus montanus)

Even though it is summer for most of the nation, high in the Sierra Nevada mountains it is still cool and for all intents and purposes late spring, with temperatures in the 70s. Wildflowers are abundant and small streams and waterfalls are everywhere as runoff from the snowpack continues. Depending on the elevation, spring in Sequoia National Park generally lasts from April to mid-June. Early spring begins to bring warmer temperatures, but the sequoia groves are often still filled with snow. Fortunately, when we visited in June, the snow was gone and the wildflowers were in bloom with no snow.

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Filed Under: California, Plants and Gardens Tagged With: Applegate’s Paintbrush, Blue Eyed Mary, California Buckeye, Chaparral Yucca, Cow Parsnip, Littleleaf Ceanothus, Marsh Checkerbloom, Meadow Lotus, Meadow Lupine, Mountain Whitethorn, Musk Flower, Mustang Clover, National Park, Pink Stickseed, Sequoia, Sticky Cinquefoil, Tall Cinquefoil, Umbellate Pussypaws, White False Gilyflowers, Wildflowers

July 7, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

Cherry Tomato Salad

I just love it when the tomatoes come in at the beginning of spring. My little garden is brimming with tomatoes and I grow basil, cilantro and oregano as well. Naturally I grow the tomatoes to eat them and I thought I would share my thoughts on preparing a truly delicious tomato salad.

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Filed Under: Cooking and Recipes, Plants and Gardens Tagged With: Balsamic, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Chiffonade, Cold, Delicious, Fresh, Oregano, Salad, Summer, Tomatoes

June 15, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Washington DC

National Law Enforcement Memorial, A Lion Protecting it's Cubs. Raymond Kaskey

National Law Enforcement Memorial, A Lion Protecting it’s Cubs. Raymond Kaskey

 

Since I visited Washington DC a couple of years ago, I collected a number of photographs of iconic Washington buildings and memorials. While my collection might not be the typical sights, I thought I would share them here. I would hope in this time of deep divisions in the country, these images of Washington DC will remind us of our common heritage. I am aware that many important memorials are not recognized and recorded, these are my memories of our country’s capital.

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Filed Under: Washington DC Tagged With: American Red Cross, Constitution Hall, First Division Monument, Lincoln Memorial, National Law Enforcement Memorial, Statue of Freedom, Supreme Court Building, Washington, Washington Memorial, White House

June 11, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

White Pocket Page Arizona

White Pocket Page Arizona

White Pocket Page Arizona

 

If you’re looking for a remote location with amazing rock colors and formations and little foot traffic, then White Pocket is the perfect place. Now this place isn’t for the unprepared. You will need to have a 4WD vehicle, preferably with high clearance. You’ll be driving through deep sandy roads for at least an hour and a half off the main House Rock Valley Road. Be sure to check the current conditions of the road at the BLM Office located at 745 East Highway 89. This is a great trip to do in conjunction with the Wave or Buckskin Gulch. Honestly, it was a cloudy day, not the best to bring out the colors of the location but as a photographer, you take what you get.

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Filed Under: Arizona Tagged With: Arizona, Beautiful, Erosion, Orange, Page, Red, Rock Formations, Sandstone, White, White Pocket

June 5, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Lower Antelope Canyon Page Arizona

Lower Antelope Canyon Page Arizona

Lower Antelope Canyon Page Arizona

Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located on Navajo land east of Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, scenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as “Upper Antelope Canyon” or “The Crack”; and “Antelope Canyon” or “The Corkscrew”. The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánílíní, which means “the place where water runs through rocks”. Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí (advertised as “Hasdestwazi” by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department), or “spiral rock arches”. Both are located within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation. Both canyons are photographic icons, recorded by countless photographers, both for their beauty and the constantly changing light and colors.

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Filed Under: Arizona Tagged With: Arizona, Lady of the Wind, Lake Powell, Lower Antelope Canyon, Mauve, Navajo, Page, Photography, Red, Slot Canyon

May 28, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Focus Stacking on the Lumix GX8

Lemon Daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) Shot in the Early Evening with Soft Light and Focus Stacking

Lemon Daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) Shot in the Early Evening with Soft Light and Focus Stacking

Since photography is a large part of this website I thought I would write some posts on the equipment and techniques I use to create these photos. Getting photos in sharp focus is one of the most important aspects of photography. Unfortunately, the laws of physics do not always allow all parts of the image to be in focus at the same time. This is especially true in close up (macro) photography in which we take photos of small objects like insects or flowers. Focus stacking is a technique to get the whole photograph in focus. This technique is capable of producing remarkable images, like the one above, that could not have been created in any other way. It is another valuable tool for photographers striving to create that “perfect” image.

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Filed Under: California, Photographic Equipment and Techniques Tagged With: Baja Fairy Duster, Circle of Confusion, Daylily, Depth of Focus, Focus, Focus Stacking, GX8, Lumix, Macro, Matricaria discoidea, Melilotus indicus, Photography, Red Salvia, Ruellia humilis, Technique

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