Words and photography by Leo Fremonti The first time I saw an Anna’s Hummingbird buzzing around in the snow, my jaw dropped. I was so surprised that such a small, delicate species could survive in such harsh conditions. I used to think of hummingbirds as frail specimens that would drop dead if they had to […]
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When a tree falls in the forest, it may or may not make a sound. One thing for sure is that when it does fall, or even just dies, the whole ecological community rejoices for all the benefits it will bring. It may seem that the health of the forest would be defined solely by
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Deeply furrowed bark, needles encircling upsweeping branches, and large scaly cones. When you see these characteristics on a tree, you are probably looking at a Douglas fir, one of the most prominent tree species in the Pacific Northwest. With so many plants, animals and fungi all working together to create an interconnected ecosystem, it’s hard
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Looking back on 2018, it was a year where I really progressed in the craft of photography. Towards the end of the year, my goals with photography began to become more clear, and I realized how much I love telling stories with my images, hence the regular blog posts and videos. Here I’d like to
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Disclaimer: this article was written during my year spent living abroad in Spain. While none of the subjects are found in the Pacific Northwest, the same lessons apply. Wildlife photography is an art form that has stumped many, and for good reason. It’s a game of trial and tribulation, and the ratio of failures to
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To all the Tolkien fans out there who caught that obscure reference in the title, I regret to inform you that this article has nothing to do with Lord of the Rings, or any other fantasy novel. Rather, this is a flashback to the summer of 2016, when I spent my days as a US
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