PSNWA Photoshoot at Boxley Valley and Lost Valley Hike

Saturday, the PSNWA sponsered a photo trip to Boxley Valley and Lost Valley on the Buffalo River to shoot Elk. The Elk were there but disappeared as the sun came up and the fog burned off. It turned out to be a beautiful day and did finally warmed up some. Some people got tired of waiting for the light but it was well worth waiting for. The fall colors were spectacular. We met at the Ponca Elk Center for a tour and lunch, then went to Lost Valley State Park for a hike up the trail. Long day but great for shooting.

Two of the elk we could see

This house has a fantastic view of Boxley Valley

Boxley Valley View

Watching the fog burn off.

Swan in the mill pond.

Ponca Elk Center

I'm bored

She couldn't control her on the leash.

Lost Valley Hike shots.

Falls at Natural Bridge

This guy was determined to get his shot at Eden Falls. I thought for sure he was going to fall in. He was one of hundreds of people that we encountered that were enjoying the weather and colors.

Kindlin Spirits at the Greek Theater, University of Arkansas 2009

Friday, my daughter's fire spinning troop gave a performance at the Greek Theater, University of Arkansas, for the Omni Center for Peace. She started this troop a couple of years ago and they just keep getting larger and better.  They call themselves "Kindlin Spirits".  A search on Utube will pull up some video of some of their performances.

Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, 2009

A few of my shots from this years rally.

Many more are posted on Picassa Web Album.


Album of shots so far....

spider geso

I walked out the front door this morning and saw this gal hanging across the front walk. As I watched, a fly got caught in the web and a fraction of a second later, was lunch.

Pentax K 10D, 5omm smca macro, handheld. AF360FTG with Stoffen Omni bounce, handheld. F8, 180

This was shot with onboard flash, F4, 180

Trip to the Oklahoma Aquarium

Yesterday, I went to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Tulsa with the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas. We spent about three hours wandering in the facility. No special privileges, just free to interact with the other patrons, exhibits, and shoot whatever we wanted. I have picked a few of the ones that grabbed me so far.

The Shark Tank

It had to be the most popular location with the crowd.