Posted on April 24, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

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A tree over a path in Bryce Canyon National Park

This is one of my favorite high dynamic range photographs. This HDR photograph was taking in Utah at Bryce Canyon National Park, March 2012. In front of me you can see one of my hiking buddys on the path ahead. A curvaceous tree grows out of the side of the mountain covering a portion of the path.

The green of the tree along with the amazing bark texture gives a bit of contrast as you look at this photo. The high dynamic range of this photograph brings out the clouds as well as the existing trees that are scattered among the hills of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Although it was not very cold, there was still snow left over from the winter. Photography by John Hubickey, http://www.hubickey.com

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Michigan waters make Bassmaster top 100 Best Bass Lakes

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

Four Michigan waters are listed today on Bassmaster Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Best Bass Lakes in the US. Local anglers may or may not agree; they always have their secret spots, but the editors of the magazine said they spent months consulting with natural resource agencies and wading through the nominations from BASS members.

The Michigan waters on the top 100 Best Bass Lakes are: Lake Erie, Lake St Claire, Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. Lake Erie ranked fourth after  Falcon Lake, Texas;  Lake Okeechobee, Florida;  and Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Lake St Clair ranked 13th on the list. To see the entire ranking check out: Bassmaster.

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Study Links Plant Damage to Nanoparticles

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

At left, a radish plant exposed to no copper nanoparticles, and then a range of concentrations, culminating in 1,000 parts per million at right. Photo: NYT

Scientists are discovering that nanoparticles are able to enter plant cells and cause damage. That finding has troubling implications for agriculture and other forms of life, the New York Times reports today about a new study.

They may not create killer tomatoes, but they may well kill tomatoes or other agricultural crops. Those findings raise other questions about their impact on humans and other forms of life. Read more: Plant Damage

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White killer whale adult spotted for first time in wild

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

Russian scientists discovered this white Orca while cruising off the coast of Kamchatka in eastern Russia. This is the first mature adult that has ever been spotted, according to BBC News.  Two other young white Orcas have been seen in the past. Read more: White killer whale

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Fly fisher Bette Davis: Who knew?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

Bette Davis in waders – who could have imagined? Davis was the “The First Lady of the American Screen,” even referred to as the “Fifth Warner Brother,” according to her official site, but you’d be hard pressed to find her called a stream maven anywhere. And yet, here she is again,  looking radiant, ready for a bout with big trout.

Who knew? I stumbled on the top photo while browsing Moldy Chum a cheeky fly fishing blog that is always worth a visit. The image is also on Pinterest. But, in my quest for more, perhaps one larger, I eventually discovered a honey-hole called Bettesmovieblog.

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Good eats: Options growing for sustainable dining at national parks

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

Trout fajitas made with sustainably raised Montana fish are served in some Yellowstone National Park dining locations by concessioner Xanterra Parks and Resorts.

Where menu items come from has become just as important as what’s on the menu for many outdoor enthusiasts. Which is why some national park concessionaires are looking at “sustainable dining,” as an attraction they hope will draw customers into their national park lodges and restaurants.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are just two that are moving ahead with a sustainable menu in spite of the logistics involved with providing a menu full of locally grown foods. Read more:  Sustainable dining

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Wildlife Protection Rollback? U.S. House OKs ‘Sportsmen’s Heritage Act’

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

This bill is giving many a headache. It says a lot about those controlling the U.S. House. Fortunately, it is expected to have a “cooler reception” in the US Senate.

“The bill is split into four main sections, but its most controversial parts deal with hunting in national parks and the types of ammunition hunters use. Among other things, it seeks to: open more federal land for hunting, exempt decisions on hunting and fishing from environmental review, allow polar bear trophies to be imported from Canada, and prevent the EPA from regulating ammo that contains lead, a toxic metal.” Read more: ‘Sportsmen’s Heritage Act’

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Kayaking the Blue River: Greenland

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

What an amazing scene. Imagine kayaking through this desolate and strangely beautiful landscape. I’ve always wanted to go to Greenland, but this wasn’t quite what I had in mind.

Photo by: The cool hunter.

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Posted on April 21, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

Very nice post. I want to go now.

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Great Birds: Great Egret Courtship

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Howard Meyerson

One cool shot from the Nature Conservancy’s Blog: Nature

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