http://wayfarer.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Marek Uliasz en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:47:34 GMT 2013-05-25T03:47:34Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980685806 I recently introduced chia seeds into my diet - adding grounded seeds to sport drinks, smoothies and yogurt. It also resulted in addition of several pictures into my food ingredients photography portfolio. . . . Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:26:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980685806 Marek Uliasz 2011-10-30T09:26:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852833 In November 2007 I started to sell my pictures through microstock agencies. In addition to a waterproof Pentax Optio W30 camera I often carry my DSLR camera, Canon EOS D40, with a tripod for paddling . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852833 Marek Uliasz 2009-10-14T08:00:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842620 This is one of my favorite paddling destination. The Dismal is a small river fed by springs. The current is fast, but paddling is not so fast due to many obstacles, mostly tree down in the river and some . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:56:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842620 Marek Uliasz 2009-10-07T10:56:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624395 Today is Pi Day . Pi Day and Pi Approximation Day are two holidays held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14), due to π being roughly equal to . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:51:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624395 Marek Uliasz 2009-03-14T10:51:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617511 Missouri River 340 or MR340 is a long distance paddling race from Kansas City (Kaw Point) to St Charles. In its first year (2006) it gathered 15 boats at the start. In the following year there were . . . Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:14:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617511 Marek Uliasz 2009-03-08T12:14:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518491 I am adding polls to my Paddling with a Camera blog. The first one is about your paddling camera. What a compact digital camera (i.e., a point-and-shoot camera) do use for paddling? So, this pool . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:53:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518491 Marek Uliasz 2008-11-26T12:53:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511170 I really enjoy November paddling in northern Colorado. Evenings can be calm with a glossy water and beautiful sunsets. No mosquitoes! It could be cold with ice on a kayak deck, but this year November . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:36:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511170 Marek Uliasz 2008-11-19T13:36:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492178 "Scoop" is one of my recent and outgoing stock photography projects. I am shooting different grains, beans, berries and other stuff on a small, wooden, vintage looking scoop, isolated on a white . . . Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:05:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492178 Marek Uliasz 2008-10-29T17:05:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489210 I was just playing around on the Wordle.net website. It’s an online tool that creates word clouds from any text provided by you. There are several option to try: different colors, word orientation, shapes, . . . Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:07:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489210 Marek Uliasz 2008-10-26T14:07:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234170 I am not the only one who enjoys winter paddling on the South PlatteRiver in northern Colorado. Rob Bean and his co-worker paddled 15 milesin a canoe from Evans to Kuner on December 28, 2007. It was just . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:21:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234170 Marek Uliasz 2008-01-19T12:21:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215650 I am not very active on Flickr , nevertheless, I have posted about 250 pictures there. Recently, Flickr implemented stats which allow photographers to keep track of which images are mostpopular, what . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:44:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215650 Marek Uliasz 2007-12-30T10:44:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198213 Do you need some inspiration for your photography? You should find something that will work for you in "60 Sources of Inspiration for Photography" at Photopreneur. Let's quote just three . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:00:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198213 Marek Uliasz 2007-12-08T16:00:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175430 If you are shopping for a new camera you would like to see some sample pictures shot with the particular camera model. Here are some suggestions where to find sample pictures from a camera you are interested . . . Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:03:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175430 Marek Uliasz 2007-11-12T19:03:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172154   September   October     November   Beaver Pond in Arapaho Bend Natural Area near Fort Collins, Colorado.   Camera: waterproof Pentax . . . Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172154 Marek Uliasz 2007-11-09T10:09:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161319 We visited the balloon festival only in the morning of the second day (October 29). A very colorful experience. I would expect much more spectators. It was, perhaps, not more than two hours of shooting, . . . Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:22:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161319 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-29T13:22:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160703 During recent few years my photography got dominated by paddling and racing as seen in Paddling with a Camera and Fitness Paddling blogs.  Nevertheless, I am shooting other subjects too. You . . . Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:41:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160703 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-28T19:41:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158496 Immature bald or golden eagle? Could you help me to idetify this young eagle? From my web research it seems it is impossible or really difficult to identify juvenile bald and golden eagles without . . . Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:14:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158496 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-26T08:14:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156514 That evening I did not paddle my regular loop around the Boyd Lake in northern Colorado. The wind was  strong with very powerful gusts, so I  stayed under protection of the western shore. . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:57:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156514 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-24T08:57:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149977 The middle of October. Mornings are getting foggy even in Colorado I am photographing the last roses from my garden. Leaves are falling on my kayak when I paddle on a lake. And, I just looked at some of . . . Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:17:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149977 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-17T09:17:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977147863 On October 15th - Blog Action Day, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone's mind. In its inaugural year, Blog Action Day will be co-ordinating bloggers to tackle . . . Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:24:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977147863 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-15T08:24:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977140076 What was going on in Paddling with a Camera a year ago? Paddling and photographing on local lakes near Fort Collins in northern Colorado and writing about waterproof cameras. I also presented some photography . . . Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977140076 Marek Uliasz 2007-10-07T09:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118640     I made my first paddling video clip when I got my first digital camera, Canon PowerShot S40 with a waterproof case. It was August of 2002 on the Boyd Lake in Colorado with my CLC Patuxent . . . Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:20:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118640 Marek Uliasz 2007-09-16T09:20:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118205 Early May. Boedecker Reservoir near Loveland. A quiet night after paddling. The mountains silhouette is still visible across the lake. And, suddenly, it is not quiet any more. Frogs are starting their . . . Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:55:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118205 Marek Uliasz 2007-09-15T16:55:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977117406 Mostly local kayaking in northern Colorado with Sisson Nucleus and a lot of photography with first fall colors. I did one longer driving to Glenwood Canyon for paddling, shooting video and inline skating . . . Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:20:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977117406 Marek Uliasz 2007-09-14T19:20:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109712   I shot this sunset when inline skating on one of bike trails in Fort Collins with Pentax Optio W10. Of course, I could avoid these wires and a post. It reminds me my dilemma about adding human . . . Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:57:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109712 Marek Uliasz 2007-09-07T13:57:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106214      Rolling an Epic V10 Surfski in Björn Olin's Photography The newest portfolio from Swedish kayaker, racer and photographer. 10 Mile River Race in 60 Seconds - Thunderbolt . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:39:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106214 Marek Uliasz 2007-09-04T09:39:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103274 I have compiled list of the most popular posts among readers of the Paddling with a Camera blog from the beginning of this year. Most popular means most visited according to web traffic statistics. This . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:46:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103274 Marek Uliasz 2007-08-31T20:46:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083185 Missouri River 340 is a river race for kayaks and canoes starting at Kansas City and running across the state of Missouri to St Charles. It is 340 mles long, perhaps, the longest annual river race in the . . . Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:11:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083185 Marek Uliasz 2007-08-11T17:11:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052618 I have compiled list of the most popular posts among readers of the Paddling with a Camera blog in 2006 year. Most popular means most visited according to web traffic statistics. This blog is devoted to . . . Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:32:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052618 Marek Uliasz 2007-07-10T21:32:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031098 I have a tendency to shoot pictures in a horizontal (landscape) format when paddling. It is more tricky to shoot in a vertical format from my tippy kayaks, especially, when I have to use a paddle to stabilize . . . Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:34:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031098 Marek Uliasz 2007-06-16T11:34:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004314 Pentax Optio W10 waterproof camera offers an interval shooting mode. In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. The camera turns off between shots. . . . Sat, 19 May 2007 14:35:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004314 Marek Uliasz 2007-05-19T14:35:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976972066 Two years ago I discovered the Big Thompson River for my paddling - I explored just a few miles below Loveland, mostly in upstream/downstream mode in Sisson Nucleus kayak. I made several trips in . . . Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:24:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976972066 Marek Uliasz 2007-04-30T18:24:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976967857 I am not much of a beer drinker or drinker at all. Nevertheless, time to time, I like to try something from Fort Collins' New Belgium Brewery, especially, their seasonal specials. Have you heard about . . . Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:18:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976967857 Marek Uliasz 2007-04-25T09:18:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961315 I had an unusual photo stop when paddling my Thunderbolt kayak on the Horsetooth Reservoir this afternoon. Somewhere on the west shore near Quarry Cove I found a deer skeleton. I spent more than half . . . Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:15:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961315 Marek Uliasz 2007-04-17T15:15:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946748 This GPS track comes from my 1.5 hour paddling workout in the evening of March 26, 2007 on the  Beaver Pond in Arapaho Bend Natural Area near Fort Collins, CO. This is a small lake where I paddle . . . Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:34:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946748 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-31T11:34:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939488 I do not see high peaks of Rocky Mountains from Fort Collins where I live. They are obscured by foothills with Horsetooth Rock. However, you can catch a glimpse of Longs Peak from the Beaver Pond, my . . . Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:16:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939488 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-23T09:16:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976936504 The above 640x480 pixel picture is a frame extracted from the original video clip shot with Pentax Optio WP10. It is not a great quality but it is sufficient for web publishing, especially, if you resize . . . Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:27:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976936504 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-20T08:27:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931243 In the spring of 2002 I was doing a lot of river runs with Spencer X-treme canoe in preparation for my first Texas Water Safari. During the weekend of April 14-15 I paddled the Gunnison River in southwestern . . . Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931243 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-14T08:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976928845 Union Pacific Railroad trestle across the South Platte River about 2 miles below highway 60 (near Miliken), Weld County, Colorado   One of my motivations to build CLC Patuxent kayak eight years . . . Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:21:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976928845 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-11T10:21:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976924891 The Rainbow Bridge in Fort Morgan, one of the famous Marsh Arch Bridges, one of the largest in the United States and the only one of this type in Colorado. This reinforced concrete 11 arch bridge, spanning . . . Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976924891 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-06T12:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976921905 The 7th WaterTribe Everglades Challenge starts on March 2, 2007 at Fort Desoto in Tampa Bay. Paddlers and sailors will follow the SW Florida coast line from Tampa Bay through Everglades and across Florida . . . Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:23:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976921905 Marek Uliasz 2007-03-02T12:23:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920275 Another shot of the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado - an old aqueduct crossing the river between Lemay and Timberline streets. I can hardly resist to photograph this structure whenever . . . Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:25:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920275 Marek Uliasz 2007-02-28T09:25:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917550 When I paddle on the South Platte upstream of Evans Riverside Park I usually end up in the old river leg below the Lower Latham Ditch dam. The water does not flow directly to this river leg in typical . . . Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:18:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917550 Marek Uliasz 2007-02-24T10:18:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976914264 Snow is disappearing in northern Colorado, but you still need 4WD to reach the South Platte River shore at Evans Riverside Park. I shot this picture with Pentax Optio W10 when climbing with Thunderbolt-X . . . Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:05:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976914264 Marek Uliasz 2007-02-20T01:05:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912456 This is the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado. There is almost no flow in winter, but you can find some paddleable pools of water here and there. I shot this picture with Pentax Optio W10 . . . Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:22:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912456 Marek Uliasz 2007-02-17T08:22:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910149 Ross Alford from Australia posted a review of Pentax Optio W20 together with many useful tips, his typical camera settings, and sample pictures. He calls it "a brief review" but you can learn . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:03:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910149 Marek Uliasz 2007-02-14T00:03:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976896280 In the middle of August I took my Sisson Nucleus kayak for an easy paddling in a local pond near Fort Collins, Colorado. I was still feeling tired after the Missouri River 340 Race. So, no racing, no training, . . . Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976896280 Marek Uliasz 2007-01-27T23:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895810 January 24, 2007. Another afternoon with my Thunderbolt-X kayak on the South Platte River. I am only moderately crazy, so I am checking weather forecast and choose the warmest day of a week for paddling. . . . Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:33:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895810 Marek Uliasz 2007-01-27T10:33:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976882430 When you paddle South Platte River below Greeley in Colorado you may notice this mysterious structure on the right shore just above confluence with the Poudre River. An old cabin? Remains of a fort? . . . Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:53:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976882430 Marek Uliasz 2007-01-11T11:53:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869080 It's Christmas time, but I am experiencing some disturbing thoughts, probably, because I cannot go paddling ...    I have several different boats in my paddling fleet. Most of them are . . . Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:25:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869080 Marek Uliasz 2006-12-24T08:25:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852439 These two invaded my paddling zone ... ... and claim that my paddling days are over.   They may be right ...   for while, but ...  There is still hope!    Water . . . Sat, 02 Dec 2006 23:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852439 Marek Uliasz 2006-12-02T23:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851736 In the picture above, I am paddling my Spencer X-treme canoe at the confluence of Missouri and Kansas Rivers. It was a night before the start of the first Missouri River 340 race from Kansas City . . . Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:26:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851736 Marek Uliasz 2006-12-01T19:26:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976850045 I have been paddling South Platte River in winter and spring since January 2001. I have covered almost the entire river between Platteville and Fort Morgan including lower sections of St Vrain and Cache . . . Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:00:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976850045 Marek Uliasz 2006-11-29T21:00:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844471   Sisson Nucleus kayak ready for evening paddle workout. Beaver Pond in Arapaho Bend Natural Area in Fort Collins, Colorado.       Late November evening. Clear calm air, glass . . . Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:27:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844471 Marek Uliasz 2006-11-22T08:27:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834716 Last weekend I inaugurated my winter paddling season and exploration of the South Platte River. I launched Sisson Nucleus kayak at Wildcat on St Vrain River and paddled 1.2 miles downstream to its confluence . . . Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:32:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834716 Marek Uliasz 2006-11-09T11:32:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823364 As a cross training for paddling I enjoy biking and inline skating. I started skating in August 2005 in preparation for the 40 mile highway portage during WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge. Naturally, . . . Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:47:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823364 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-24T23:47:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817002 Another evening on the Beaver Pond near Fort Collins. Sunny, clear sky, still warm, but possible frost during night. It was first time this fall I wore my chota mukluk boots. After several evenings of . . . Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:51:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817002 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-16T14:51:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976815766 A quiet October evening. Calm without even a trace of breeze. Is it fog over my Beaver Pond? I love fog! Well, most of the time. Fog is really photogenic. See, e.g., my early morning pictures from . . . Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:48:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976815766 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-14T17:48:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976811407 Instead of paddling I went biking on Saturday evening, but I took with me my camera bag with Canon EOS 10D and a tripod. I arrived at historic Harmony Mill near Fort Collins downtown about 1 hour before . . . Sun, 08 Oct 2006 21:54:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976811407 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-08T21:54:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810574 One of the last afternoons in September. Fall colors got more intense than during my last paddling and shooting on Beaver Pond in Arapaho Bend Natural Area near Fort Collins. Well, precisely speaking, . . . Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:19:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810574 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-07T13:19:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810449 10 years ago, I was still in my nature photography or "velvia film" period. I was shooting mostly landscape or patterns in nature carefully avoiding any human elements. My favorite subjects . . . Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:35:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810449 Marek Uliasz 2006-10-07T09:35:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976804801 August in Colorado is quite stormy. We actually have some rain here. It also provides me with some interesting photo opportunities during my regular sunset paddling sessions on local reservoirs. However, . . . Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976804801 Marek Uliasz 2006-09-29T20:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976803689 6:30, August 5, 2006.70+ hours in the Missouri River340 race. Another beautiful, a little foggy, sunriseon the river. I am looking for a place to stop andcall my wife, Connie, who is providing me with . . . Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976803689 Marek Uliasz 2006-09-28T12:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745819 Many small point and shoot digital cameras have no viewfinder, just a LCD monitor which may be hard to read in bright sunlight. The lack of a viewfinder is perhaps the main reason preventing some photographers . . . Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:40:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745819 Marek Uliasz 2006-04-19T19:40:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976718019 I've seen flocks of wild turkeys when paddling South Platte and Poudre Rivers near Greeley in northern Colorado . They used to walk on sandbars or fly across the river. I've never had occasion . . . Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:53:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976718019 Marek Uliasz 2005-11-19T22:53:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976717990   I had several encounters with dogs when paddling during last summer. I saw a couple of kayakers with couple of dogs (French bulldogs?) enjoying afternoon on Lonetree Reservoir. It was a really . . . Sat, 19 Nov 2005 01:16:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976717990 Marek Uliasz 2005-11-19T01:16:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976717987 "Eight o'clock the next morning found us moving onward toward Deer Island, which we soon reached. Here, for the space of two miles, the water seemed to have a greater fall, and a far more rapid . . . Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976717987 Marek Uliasz 2005-11-19T00:20:54Z