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Mount St. Helens 2002
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Mt. St. Helens
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Sunday afternoon was spent packing up camp and exploring Mt. St. Helens. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, May 18th 1980 to be exact, the spots that I stood on were under a barrage of volcanic mudlfows, ash fallout and utter destruction. It started with an earthquake that registered 5.1 on the Richter scale and melted into a rock debris avalanche that took out 150 square miles of prime forest land. What
lay before me was an incredible regeneration and evidence that powers, much greater than our human minds can construct, chart the paths of life on this planet. There were numerous landmarks that described what was taken away, but more satisfying were those that showed the power of nature and her healing ways. St. Helens rises and fills the landscape, drawing you to her power and beauty that is elemental to the mountains on our globe. Check out Mt St Helens map and pics below.
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| Castle Lake |
Mt St Helens |
Mt St Helens Outflows |
Toothpicks |
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Ospreys Hunting
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The last day of this adventure was spent capturing the elusive Osprey along the banks of the Columbia River. We set up our cameras on a nearby nest and then just waited for some action. There were about 8 Ospreys hunting in the area and the comings and goings were minimal. Just as it appeared we would not get any good shots, a Bald Eagle appeared in the neighborhood. It swooped down
on the river, grabbed a large fish in its talons and then the skies erupted with Ospreys. They all made an immediate beeline for the Eagle as it attempted to escape without challenge. As if they had some laser-guided detection system, the Ospreys were charging upwards to harass the eagle and hopefully cause a momentary loss of his grip. However, the Eagle fooled his attackers by a upside down free fall, and pull back inches before the river engulfed him. The Ospreys, outwitted,
went back to their routine and we left with some memorable memories and photos. A quick click will take you away to the action.
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| Clear to Land |
Flare |
On the Deck |
At the Gate |
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May our paths and errands meet...
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