Monday, May 5, 2008

three things that could jeopardize a good hike




ticks: watching these bloodsucking parasites crawl on my dog can upset any tranquility achieved in the backcountry. i gently remind myself that witnessing nature at work is why i go hiking.

poison oak: leaves of three puts the fear of urushiol in my soul and heart. sadly, my dog does not share this concern and frolics freely amongst groves of this spiteful plant.

faulty camera equipment: test and re-test is the golden rule of a successful nature photographer. some lessons only experience can teach.

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