Late last fall we purchased our first travel trailer. It's small 5th wheel, and yesterday we took it for "The Maiden Voyage". A one night stand to Antelope Island State Park, about 6 miles from our home. The actual campground we stayed at is about 15 miles from our home, but since we hadn't done any kind of camping in many years we thought it would be a good first time out. Worked out pretty well, and of course we learned a lot, and had a good time. The primary purpose of buying it was to get out where I could find photographs of nature. This very short and close trip did not disappoint.
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This is one of several wild flowers that grow on the island. The flowers there tend to be quite small. Each of these flowers is about the size of a man's thumbnail.
I kept looking at this quail wondering what was wrong, then when I got home and looked at the photo I finally figured it out, he/she doesn't have the normal quail top notch. I don't know why. Any ideas?
Like the wild flowers above these are very small, even smaller, more like a ladies pinky fingernail.
And of course, since probably 80% or more of my sunset shots come from somewhere around the Great Salt Lake, what visit to Antelope Island, in the Great Salt Lake, would be complete without a sunset shot.
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Scott, last fall we purchased our first travel trailer, a used 5th wheel and took our first 'maiden voyage' to south central Oregon adn loved it! Last month we went to the coast with it and still love it! and cannot wait to use it more. Perhaps you and your wife will venture west at some point.
I am totally impressed with your photography. I don't know how I didn't look at your blog much sooner. Starting NOW, I will never miss another post of yours. The sunset from Antelope Island is heavenly!
absolutely gorgeous images!!
Glad you had such a good time on your maiden voyage. You certainly brought back some beautiful photographs.
Gorgeous, as always. You really have a way with lighting and capturing The Shot.
Glad you had such a good time with your new trailer!
wonderful photos Scott, I bet you are happy and inspired by your 5th wheeler.
Time to catch up again Scott. I had to spend some time viewing all your great shots from the past week. What a variety - flowers, landscapes, birds, sunsets ... you've captured a lot of creation's beauty! Very nicely done and I enjoyed myself here again!
We first tested our tent in the garden, never thought people with trailers would do similar things... but of course it makes a lot of sense! These photos are amazing.
great shots sir. i especially like the sunset. beautiful!
Scott this was lovley pictures i likes special the first one the colour and the composition, What have happend to the bird i dont know cause i have never seen such bird. Thanks for sharing :)
Mette
The sunset shot is amazing. I am always surprised at the beauty that exists not far from home.
Beautiful photos. That camping trip was well worth it.
Good luck with your future camping adventures.
How pretty - and wow - what a spot to capture fantastic images!
Scott, how about posting photo info - like lens, aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
I understand post processing affects the end result - but it would be informative to know what you started with.
Hey Scott,
More great shots, as usual. I got a chuckle with your description of the 'maiden voyage'. I'm not smart enough to think about having my first outing close to home to try things out. Hope this brings you really up close and personal to some great nature shots. In this group, the quail(?) is sharp and a great capture, the sunset, with soft blended hues and color tones is to die for. The one flower shot looks slightly blurred, but could be my eyes or my monitor. Always love your work.
These are all gorgeous.
100% win! I love all of these shots; my fave is the delicate purple flowers. :o)
I've never seen a quail like this. What kind is it? Gorgeous!
Hi there! It's not a quail, it's a chukar... they both belong to the Phasianidae family :-)
Great shots by the way!!!!!!
We met in Yellowstone in April 2010... you were with Chad taking pics in Mammoth hot springs.
All the best and congrats on your photography... I am impressed ;-)
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