Author Archives: Roger

Recreating Groundhog Day

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Roger

When a friend who also happens to be a professional photographer asked if I would be interested in having him take some photos of the chair, I not only said yes, I gave him total freedom to pick the location. … Continue reading →

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Norge Ski Jump

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Roger

The ads for the ski jumping at Norge Ski Club on January 27 said it would last from noon to 4:00. We invited some friends. We thought four hours of ski jumping might be a bit much, so we planned … Continue reading →

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Hawk on a Wire

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Roger
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Animal #62 — West Indian Manatee

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Roger

trichechus manatus Saturday, January 19, 2013 Blue Spring Run — Blue Spring State Park, Florida The 73-degree water of Blue Spring draws a large population of manatees every winter. There were over 70 there on the day of our visit. … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #23 — Florida Red-bellied Turtle

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Roger

chrysemys nelsoni Saturday, January 19, 2013 Blue Spring Run — Blue Spring State Park, Florida Several of these large turtles were sunning themselves on fallen logs in the run near the St. Johns River. A couple large alligators were nearby, … Continue reading →

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