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Wish You Were Here?

Learn the practical steps for planning a photo trip to a National Park. You'll find the strategy, tips and resources for making your own successful photographic adventure. It includes links to helpful pages on National Park websites. Read it

 

NATURE STORY

The Nature of Love

Nature can open your eyes and your heart. And if you're lucky, it crosses your path with a like-minded person who changes your life. Read it
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​WILDLIFE STORY

A Watcher In The Woods

Be patient, aware and calm and maybe something good will happen. That's what a chipmunk taught me. Read it​

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​HOW-TO ESSAY

Bug Basics

Some DOs and DON'Ts for successfully getting close to and photographing insects. Read it

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GARDENS STORY

Gardens of Eatin'

An article from the Chicago Tribune when Cliff managed two horticulture programs at Chicago Botanic Garden. Read it