US Geological Survey Bench Mark from 1932

You’ve heard of the Siskiyous, but did you know there is an actual Siskiyou Peak? I didn’t, until I was standing on it a bit over a week ago.

Posted on June 9th, 2026 under outside of ashland, places. Tags: hike, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, signs, siskiyous. Comments: None

Norman Huynh conducts BFO (June 2025)

Posted on June 8th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals. Comments: None

Dark Side of the Moon (May 27, 2026)

Posted on June 4th, 2026 under outside of ashland. Tags: concert photography, crowd, Holly Theatre, NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments: None

Oliver Wood (and Jano Rix) of The Wood Brothers @ The Holly Theatre (May 6, 2026)

Posted on June 2nd, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, Holly Theatre, Nikon Z6III, Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD Lens, The Wood Brothers. Comments: None

Grants Pass, Oregon (May 2026)

Posted on May 30th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland. Tags: hike, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments: None

Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon @ Britt (August 2025)

Posted on May 28th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals, concert photography, leftover salmon, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. Comments: None

Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon @ Britt (August 2025)

Posted on May 24th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: britt festivals, concert photography, leftover salmon, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Drew Emmitt!

Pandion haliaetus

I headed over to Hyatt Lake last week in search of bald eagles. I didn’t see any, but there was other wildlife to commune with.

The lake was much lower than it was this past September. I would have thought that it would be a bit higher this time of year. I checked with A.I. and this was the result:

“April – May (Peak Capacity): Hyatt Lake usually hits its highest water levels of the year in May.

June – August (Drawdown Phase): Water levels drop quickly. TID heavily releases stored water during these months to irrigate crops throughout the Rogue Valley.

September – October (Annual Low): The lake hits its lowest levels of the year by October. In severe drought years, the reservoir has historically been drawn down to nearly empty (less than 2% capacity).”

Not good news…

Posted on May 21st, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: hyatt lake, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III, wildlife. Comments Off on Osprey @ Hyatt Lake

Charlie Francipane of Emissary @ 2025 Boatnik

Posted on May 12th, 2026 under outside of ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, emissary, Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Charlie Francipane!