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09/15/2026

How is it Mid September already?? The year is just flying by!!! It’s almost time to start work on the 2027 Garbacz Images Calendars! Even though it’s been a fairly light travel year, there have been some great adventures and there are SO many images to sort through. It’s a good problem to have frankly - but sometimes a bit overwhelming knowing that I’ve gotten behind on keeping up with the editing again this year.

Thought I’d share a couple from Mid August up in Alaska at Silver Salmon Creek / Silver Salmon Creek Lodge in Lake Clark National Park & Preserve. Mom is keeping busy digging up some yummy razor (also known as razorback) clams for the kiddos to snack on. These 2 coy’s (cubs of the year) will learn quickly, but for now they are happy to let mom do the dirty work. Takes a lot of clams to feed these growing cubs though and the tidal flat will soon be littered with the empty shells.

07/13/2026

Did a mix of “land” Mac and “air” mac yesterday - it was a quiet night on the island - this street will soon be filled with celebratory sailors regaling everyone with stories - one might even say - last night was the calm before the storm … lightning included Pink Pony Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac

02/21/2026

Always love me some frosty trees, and these had just a touch of sun shining on them through the lifting fog. The days were super warm, but fortunately the temps dipped low enough during the nights. Stage was set, but no actors, alas.

02/19/2026

I think everyone knows I just LOVE trees!!! Each season showcases a different aspect of their magnificence - throughout the year they get to shine - just like each of us as we move through our lives. Each season has a purpose and brings with it certain gifts, if we are paying attention. Spring is beautiful with blossoms, the air is filled with amazing scents, and they show us the promise of renewal. Summer provides shade and the growth of fruits to nourish us. Fall color is stunning, and magical, and teaches us about being brilliant while also letting go. For me, there is something uniquely special about the trees in winter. The leaves have all fallen. They stand as sentinels baring their souls, in stillness, resting, withstanding whatever nature decides to throw at them. Perseverance! Strength! Determination in the toughest of conditions- they stand upright, with their branches showcasing their innate beauty, in all their quiet grace. No matter how hard it gets - they are still there! Witnessing! Tater is at the cottage this week and called to say that there are a number of hemlocks on the property that are dead, or sick and in the process of dying. Sigh, I will be sad to see them go. We will plant new ones and watch them grow year after year. During my trip to Yellowstone National Park, there were AMAZING trees - seemingly everywhere I looked. And then, on my last morning, stood this siren - standing guard over the hot springs steps away from our hotel. SWOON!!!

02/07/2026

I'm back in Salt Lake after a lovely week in Yellowstone National Park with friends. This was my first time visiting in "Winter", and I clearly over-packed (although it’s always good to be prepared). What is typically a cold and snowy landscape, (imagine temps well below zero, frosted Bison trudging through deep snow...), was anything but for this trip. Like what is occurring elsewhere throughout the Rockies, snow and water is sparse! Yellowstone is being impacted by a major shift in weather patterns this year, and one wonders what the summer holds for these places which are already SO dry. Friends of mine in North Carolina just had over a foot of snow, compared to the ground in the park which is becoming increasingly bare day by day (except in a few places), with temps in the mid to upper 40's by day. As for the wildlife, it was a quiet week as they have plenty to forage on throughout the park and so are not needing to congregate down on the valley floor searching for their next meal. Even though the conditions were "atypical" for this time of year with the weather more like March or April (or even May!) than the throes of Winter, time spent in our incredible national parks is a magical gift. No trip, much less the wildlife photography ones, are a guarantee of anything. It IS about being present, and bearing witness to what does come your way, and being with people you enjoy. One of the many highlights was spotting from our snow coach, this tiny Northern Pygmy Owl sitting up high in a pine tree. Averaging about 6-1/2" inches tall and weighing in at about 2 ounces, they are a challenge to find.

12/13/2025

The winds and waves here on Saunders Island are building even more today and most of the penguins are hunkered down. This Rockhopper successfully navigated yesterday's waves to get back to shore and up the cliff to its colony.

12/12/2025

Early morning sunrise at The Neck on Saunders Island - was a bit on the breezy side.🤣 The "Big" winds are expected tomorrow.

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