Doug Lhotka

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Iconic Yellowstone

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A few years back my wife and I toured Yellowstone before meeting my dad for a fly fishing boat trip.  It was a beautiful afternoon, warm and sunny, with the shadows just starting to appear.  The moon came over the horizon, and this guy looked up at me – a classic Yellowstone postcard.

There were a few other people around, and some who wanted to get way too close.  I was grateful when several other folks in the crowd gently (well, maybe not that gently) asked them to back away.  Let the wildlife be wild, and get a longer lens!

Friday Photo – Moon over Edinburgh

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This weeks Friday Photo is from Edinburgh, one of my favorite cities to visit.   The Scots are frugal (they only fire the cannon to mark 1:00 instead of 12, as it saves ammunition), friendly, and have a hardy outlook on life.  I’m convinced that loving bagpipes must be genetic, and I’m happy to have gotten that gene from my folks.

Unfortunately, the Royal Mile is now infested with a chain of cheap souvenir shops all selling the same imported trinkets and junk.  If you look hard, you can still find locally owned shops selling authentic Scottish goods, and it’s well worth the effort.

On a better note, the cuisine in Edinburgh is improved immensely since my first visit.  The foodies can rejoice – they used Scottish frugality and french techniques to create the most amazing dishes.  For me, I’ll stick with pub food…and avoid the haggis!