Sunlight brings out the brilliant cerulean color of Lower Blue Lake, nestled in Colorado’s rugged and wild San Juan Mountains. The milky-turquoise color of the lake is caused by the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving theContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
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Photo of the Week
A cascading creek in Colorado works its way down the mountains while nourishing the wildflowers and lush plant life bordering the creek. Prints Available.
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A sunflower sea star crawls along the sand in the shallow water of a coastal tide pool in the backcountry of Washington’s Olympic National Park. Watching this sea star scuttle about was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in the wilderness, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had it. Beginning inContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
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A group of hikers wander along the shore of aquamarine Lake Oesa in Yoho National Park. Prints Available.
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Balsamroot flowers in Washington’s Cascades take in a beautiful view of Mt. Stuart off in the distance. Prints Available.
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A field of lupines perfectly complemented this picturesque chapel in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. My grandmother, Rosalie, would have loved this view. Prints Available.
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While photographing fields of beautiful spring lupines in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, I was so focused on photographing the sunset that I didn’t realize that the real magic was happening off to my side. Fortunately, Amanda’s keen eyes allowed her to capture this deer (which is sprouting fresh antlers) walking through the flowery hillside beforeContinue reading “Photo of the Week”
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Shire horses graze in a pasture in front of a pretty red barn at June Farms in Upstate New York. Prints Available.
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A close-up view of a newt on a mossy boulder. These newts can be found throughout the Northeast, and often come out after it rains – I once counted over 20 during a 2 mile stretch of trail after a summer rain in the Adirondacks! Prints Available.
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Two playful and curious river otters poke their heads above water to scope out their surroundings. Watching a group of these guys swim and play from a vantage point above the water was incredibly cool! Prints Available.
Joey Priola Wilderness Photography 