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Photos by the Roadside

As a reminder to those who cannot walk very far, I pulled together photos from existing galleries that were taken from cars, moving buses, adjacent parking lots or spots less than 20 feet off the road. Good photos can be had if you get out and drive by the right places!
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  • Pontotoc, Texas, 9-30-2016

    Pontotoc, Texas, 9-30-2016

    The Milky Way as seen from the highway through Pontotoc, Texas at about 9:30 PM on September 30, 2016. The Milky Way is best viewed on a moonless night in the summer months and requires a time exposure and a highly sensitive camera sensor using a wide angle lens.

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  • This photo does not do justice to the impressive peaks shown. I was looking up a steep valley here in the Dolomites of Italy near Cortina.

    This photo does not do justice to the impressive peaks shown. I was looking up a steep valley here in the Dolomites of Italy near Cortina.

  • The Watchman Mountain in Zion N.P., Utah. The Virgin River bridge is the most popular sunset spot in the park. One by one about 20 photographers left as sunlight faded. I took this after sunset in near darkness, and was alone on the bridge. It was the 83rd of 92 exposures and had the nicest colors and most balanced light of all. Aperture Priority, ten seconds, f6.7, ISO 200.

    The Watchman Mountain in Zion N.P., Utah. The Virgin River bridge is the most popular sunset spot in the park. One by one about 20 photographers left as sunlight faded. I took this after sunset in near darkness, and was alone on the bridge. It was the 83rd of 92 exposures and had the nicest colors and most balanced light of all. Aperture Priority, ten seconds, f6.7, ISO 200.

  • Nobska Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Mass. It still uses an original (and valuable) glass Fresnel projection lens and is still manned and functional.

    Nobska Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Mass. It still uses an original (and valuable) glass Fresnel projection lens and is still manned and functional.

  • This photo was taken from the roadside in Lake Misurina, Italy, as we headed south onto SR 48 then west to Cortina, Italy about 10 miles away. Thanks to Sabino, our driver for super clean windows every day.

    This photo was taken from the roadside in Lake Misurina, Italy, as we headed south onto SR 48 then west to Cortina, Italy about 10 miles away. Thanks to Sabino, our driver for super clean windows every day.

  • Monument valley sunrise.

    Monument valley sunrise.

  • A full moon graced Zion National Park on the second night I was there.

    A full moon graced Zion National Park on the second night I was there.

  • Western Bluebird on the Bryce Canyon rim at a picnic area.

    Western Bluebird on the Bryce Canyon rim at a picnic area.

  • Young Bighorn Sheep along the east side main entrance road to Zion N.P.

    Young Bighorn Sheep along the east side main entrance road to Zion N.P.

  • On the way to Monument Valley from Arches National park is Church Rock, the first glimse of rock formations projecting high above ground level.

    On the way to Monument Valley from Arches National park is Church Rock, the first glimse of rock formations projecting high above ground level.

  • Coyote in Yosemite, Feb 2008. This shot was taken from the main entrance road at a distance of about 50 yards. A Ranger came quickly and chased him off before traffic got snarled.

    Coyote in Yosemite, Feb 2008. This shot was taken from the main entrance road at a distance of about 50 yards. A Ranger came quickly and chased him off before traffic got snarled.

  • A village in Northern Italy, somewhere after we left Cortina and before we crossed the border back into Austria. Taken from the bus thru the window glass at full cruise speed.

    A village in Northern Italy, somewhere after we left Cortina and before we crossed the border back into Austria. Taken from the bus thru the window glass at full cruise speed.

  • Taken 30 feet from a parking spot in Twin Lakes, Calif.

    Taken 30 feet from a parking spot in Twin Lakes, Calif.

    Twin Lakes, Calif. A polarizing filter makes the reflections go away close to the camera, showing the lake bed several feet below and the plants growing on the lake bottom.

  • Outside Bryce Canyon's entrance and on the road to Tropic, Utah is this small cave with ice formations in winter.

    Outside Bryce Canyon's entrance and on the road to Tropic, Utah is this small cave with ice formations in winter.

  • March 22, 2013 Monument Valley sunrise.

    March 22, 2013 Monument Valley sunrise.

  • A 181 second exposure at ISO 800 @ f 5.6. The 700 foot tall Tower of Babel in Arches National Park was illuminated by two powerful spotlights, one in each hand.

    A 181 second exposure at ISO 800 @ f 5.6. The 700 foot tall Tower of Babel in Arches National Park was illuminated by two powerful spotlights, one in each hand.

  • In Mt. Rainier National Park approaching Box Canyon from the west on Stevens Canyon Road you pass this waterfall on the left just before you go over the Box Canyon bridge.

    In Mt. Rainier National Park approaching Box Canyon from the west on Stevens Canyon Road you pass this waterfall on the left just before you go over the Box Canyon bridge.

  • Savannah Sparrow, Anahuac NWR. It was working the grass next to the road and was unusually approachable. Distance was less than 12 feet and was shot from the car window.This looks like a ground level photo, but the bird was on the slope that drops off to the water.

    Savannah Sparrow, Anahuac NWR. It was working the grass next to the road and was unusually approachable. Distance was less than 12 feet and was shot from the car window.This looks like a ground level photo, but the bird was on the slope that drops off to the water.

  • Reflection Lake again at dawn. I never found a lake in the park with a better reflection than this.

    Reflection Lake again at dawn. I never found a lake in the park with a better reflection than this.

  • An 87 second time exposure taken around 11PM in Grafton Ghost Town a few miles west of Zion National Park, March 2013. A full moon lights up the landscape and a hand held spotlight illuminates the old livestock shed.

    An 87 second time exposure taken around 11PM in Grafton Ghost Town a few miles west of Zion National Park, March 2013. A full moon lights up the landscape and a hand held spotlight illuminates the old livestock shed.

  • Blue-winged Teal taken at Anahuac NWR in late April, 2008 along the road around Shoveler Pond.

    Blue-winged Teal taken at Anahuac NWR in late April, 2008 along the road around Shoveler Pond.

  • Big Sur, May 22, 2007. The constant updrafts along the high cliffs of the Big Sur Highway allow the California Condors unlimited soaring opportunities, and often right next to the roadway.

    Big Sur, May 22, 2007. The constant updrafts along the high cliffs of the Big Sur Highway allow the California Condors unlimited soaring opportunities, and often right next to the roadway.

  • Big Sur, Calif. Condor #303, May 22, 2007. The younger Condors have black faces and the mature adults have pink faces. This one was perched right by U.S. 1 highway, 6 miles north of the town of Big Sur.

    Big Sur, Calif. Condor #303, May 22, 2007. The younger Condors have black faces and the mature adults have pink faces. This one was perched right by U.S. 1 highway, 6 miles north of the town of Big Sur.

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    Outside Bryce Canyon's entrance and on the road to Tropic, Utah is this small cave with ice formations in winter.
    March 22, 2013 Monument Valley sunrise.
    A 181 second exposure at ISO 800 @ f 5.6. The 700 foot tall Tower of Babel in Arches National Park was illuminated by two powerful spotlights, one in each hand.