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Bobcat

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:49:08 -0700

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Wildcat

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:12:38 -0700

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Eye Can See You

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:32:48 -0700

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Maurice - Male Bobcat
Jungle Cat World, Orono ON

You're So Far Away

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:06:44 -0700

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For my new friend Stan who was photographing this Eagle with me in Florida.

Wish you didn't live so far away...

Majestic Eagle

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:07:06 -0700

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Dark Secrets

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:54:10 -0700

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Albion Falls
Hamilton, Ontario

Nature's Beauty

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:56:54 -0700

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Baby Webster's Falls is a complex ribbon waterfall that stands 30 feet tall.

On this trip it had a much better flow.....often it's just a trickle.

Falling For You

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:51:38 -0700

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Albion Falls
Hamilton, Ontario

Courage In Numbers

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Sun, 03 May 2009 17:53:44 -0700

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The light was terrible for photography today but Webster's and Tew's Falls are always fun anyway. This week sometime we're going to try and find out how to get to the bottom and shoot from there. Also on our list for the next couple of weeks is Sherman Falls, Devil's Punchbowl and Tiffany Falls.

FYI - I'm terrified of heights. I get this nasty flippy feeling in my stomach, my knees go wobbly and I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack. I can't even climb a ladder without buckling at the knees.

This photo was taken off the beaten path where you are "not encouraged" to stand. We crept as close to the edge as possible and once there we realized that we were standing on a ledge that I feared would break off at any moment. You can't see the bottom of the falls because that would have required us to hang over the ledge. (Oachs...sound familiar?)

My friend said "I feel better with you out here too"

I said "why, so we can both die together?!!"

Her answer "No, because I don't feel like I'm doing something really stupid if you're right beside me."

After all the dumb things she's seen me do and sometimes stopped me from doing, she thinks that I'm suddenly the smart or sane one?

Helloooo....sometimes neither of us is too bright. But dumbness in numbers does seem better somehow. It's nice to have a friend ;)

What?

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:59:54 -0700

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White-Cheeked Turaco
Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls

Dreaming Of Africa

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:29:41 -0700

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White-Cheeked Turaco
Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls

The Wild Side

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:50:41 -0700

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Albion Falls

Maurice

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:44:10 -0700

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Fall For Me

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:46:01 -0700

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What Are You Staring At?

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:56:33 -0700

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You Have My Attention

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:40:46 -0700

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Tekahn at Jungle Cat World.

Stairway To Heaven

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:03:05 -0700

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Day 6: Early morning we took the long and scenic drive to East Glacier along Highway 2. It's a stunning route and I couldn't take my eyes off the beauty around me.

Just east of Essex about halfway between East & West Glacier we came to the Goat Lick....Mountain goats like to hang around this natural salt lick on cliffs that overlook the scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River. We were lucky enough to see a few of the Goats and it's an area I would like to spend more time exploring on my next trip.

Just past that we came to the Silver Stairs. This waterfall is on the side of Highway 2. We spent some time there, climbing up the "stairs" and getting pretty wet. I was shocked at how cold the water was but it was a great way to cool down on a hot day.

Then you drive through the Lewis & Clark NF and across the Continental Divide....finally entering The Blackfeet Indian Reservation and taking 49 and 89 to East Glacier.

We had a busy day visiting St. Mary, Many Glacier and driving all over the park. We wore ourselves out doing the trails....stopping to relax when we got down to St. Mary Falls.

At one point we saw something large and brown at the side of the road and I got excited thinking it was a Grizzly. No luck....it was a cow belonging to the Blackfeet Indians. (note to self: make appointment to get my eyes checked!) Guess it just wasn't meant to be on this trip.

The drive out of the park was nerve-racking since it was past 10pm and getting pretty dark. There are no barriers between the lane going out and the huge drop down the cliffs. Not to mention that it's hard keeping your eyes on the road with so much to look at!

It was a perfect trip and I hope to go back early in 2010. One week just isn't enough...

Oh Barf....Another Tourist

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:27:21 -0700

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Day 1: Arrived in Montana early in the afternoon....picked up our rental SUV and went to the Rocky Mountain Outfitters to buy bear spray. I'd heard that there was a huge number of bears in Glacier NP and wanted some protection...just in case.

I was so excited about the possibllity of seeing a big Grizzly appear in front of me on a trail. But I also wanted to be prepared just in case we were charged.

Two days before we arrived a jogger was charged by two Grizzly's. Unfortunately he was alone and had left the spray in his vehicle. He was bitten twice but I hear that he's recovering well.

I believe in responsible photography....I would hate to think that my actions disturbed the normal behaviour of an animal or possibly made them more aggressive for the next person they encounter. While I like to get close, I also try to keep an eye on their behaviour for any signs of fear or aggression.

That happened with this Moose. After watching her for about an hour in West Glacier...I hadn't realized how much closer she had come to my position. At one point she raised her head, gave me a nasty staredown and started peeing in the water. I don't know a lot about Moose but I heard that could be a sign of aggression. I moved quickly around the SUV to put it between myself and the crazy moose. I decided that the photography session was over and left her to do what Moose do.

The Last Best Place

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:53:58 -0700

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I'm back home after visiting Montana for a week to see Glacier NP and Triple D for the "Animals In Spring" Workshop and I have to say....I'm not happy about it!

I have never seen a more beautiful place. Ever.

From the emerald colored lakes in Glacier, vast mountain views, stunning waterfalls and rivers, curvy roads built into the mountains,stunning sky and sunsets, working ranches, interesting history, friendly people and the abundance of wildlife. I really felt like I was where I should be.

I wish I was still there. If I ever win the lottery....you'll know where to find me!

I made the mistake of refering to our trip as a "vacation" to my husband. He's insisted that getting up every morning at 4 or 5am to get out and shoot is not a "vacation". He does admit that it was a great "trip" though. We had such a limited amount of time so I didn't want to waste a minute of it. Get up early and stay out late. But now that I'm home.....I see lots of sleep in my immediate future.

This view is St. Mary Lake in East Glacier. My attempts at landscape photography don't do this beautiful area justice.

Hidden Hamilton

nobody@flickr.com (Megan Lorenz) — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:11:03 -0700

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How did I live in Hamilton for so many years before,during and after college and never visit Albion Falls?! (or even hear about it.)

Oh right.....Tailgates,Rockabillies,The Arnie and The Cellar,philthy's,Tequila Willies,Fever.....

What a waste!