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Nearly fledgling owlet, now with focus!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by perlgurl

After figuring out how to change a couple of setting in my camera during our Denali trip yesterday I decided to take a quick trip over to see the owls to try to get a comparison photo to see how … Continue reading →

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Owlet is nearly ready to fly, plus Denali photo backlog

Posted on May 12, 2015 by perlgurl

Stopped by the owl family location today to grab a few photos. First of all, tripods make such a huge difference in the lack of blurriness in my pictures! I’m going to carry mine with me when we go to … Continue reading →

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Raspberry bushes add privacy

Posted on May 11, 2015 by perlgurl

A friend gave me three raspberry bushes that she pulled out of her community garden spot.  I put them to the left side of the yard near the fence, in hopes they get big and bushy and give us some … Continue reading →

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Retrofit of the viv is mostly done

Posted on May 11, 2015 by perlgurl

What started out as a simple, but functional one-animal cage that was underused by the current animal that was residing in it and was even more difficult to use by the keeper with regard to cleaning and maintenance has finally evolved … Continue reading →

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rocks and roses

Posted on May 6, 2015 by perlgurl

I was able to get rocks from a couple ladies off a facebook group today and now my sitka rose bushes and strawberry plants are now safe from the cutting blades of the lawnmower!  

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Owlet plus rookie photog rant

Posted on April 28, 2015 by perlgurl

I stopped by the owl nest yesterday around 6pm to see if I might sneak a photo of the elusive-to-me owlet.  I’m still learning so much, even focusing with a zoom lens that is supposed to auto-focus does not seem … Continue reading →

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Gardening from seeds

Posted on April 28, 2015 by perlgurl

I’m trying to raise my own plants again this year.  So far I’ve got lettuce, tomatoes, kolrabi, radishes and two kinds of swiss chard started and they seem to be doing well after just one week. Keeping them away from … Continue reading →

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Day-tripping Denali during springtime shoulder season

Posted on April 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Yesterday I went to Denali National Park & Reserve with my friend Susan. Since it’s “Shoulder Season,” which is the time before the park opens for regular tours, they allow cars to drive into the park up to mile 30 … Continue reading →

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Dress Rehearsal

Posted on April 20, 2015 by perlgurl

Since I am not performing at the recital this year, I was able to take photos and video at the dress rehearsal for the recital.  I learned how to use the viewfinder “focuser” (I just found out it’s called a … Continue reading →

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April 13: Creamers Field with a 50mm

Posted on April 14, 2015 by perlgurl

Stopped at Creamers Field this afternoon to try to get some pictures of the birds. I’m not a big birder and my abilities at identification are as simple as I can tell the difference between a duck from a goose … Continue reading →

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