telyt Posted October 11, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lake Tahoe's land-locked Kokanee Salmon are tiny on the salmon scale, about the size of a brook trout. Fall is their spawning season, and the US Forest Service has built a trail next to Taylor Creek to view the spectacle. I visited monday, arriving early in the day while frost was still on the trail, and black bear footprints were visible in the frost. the salmon: (R4, 80-200 f/4 Vario, polarizing filter) aside from bears and people, the salmon also draw numerous bird species to feast on the fish. One of the most visible is the Common Merganser: (R8/DMR, 560mm f/6.8) the Merganser's fishing technique varies but one of the most common is to cruise along the surface, watching underwater for a good meal: (R8/DMR, 560mm f/6.8) Once a fish is targeted the merganser becomes a highly-maneuverable feathered torpedo following the fish's every zig and zag, surfacing only for a gasp of air until the meal is caught. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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larry Posted October 11, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 11, 2006 Doug, These are really nice shots. I particularly like the merganser photos -- they're amazing to watch. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted October 12, 2006 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2006 Super shots, Doug. What else is new?! Glad to see you posting here again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide.angle Posted October 12, 2006 Share #4 Posted October 12, 2006 Doug, the image of salmon is a great perspective, looks like someone squished them flat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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