View the full issue in the Magazine Archive It all seemed so noble, and Nicholas Pike decided to do it. Why not, when America was swarming with green canker worms, gregarious grubs, and multiple...
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Favorite Focus, February 2024
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Horsehead Nebula. Photo © Kevin & Adrian Shank. While the Orion Nebula is by far the most fascinating target in Orion, when it comes to photography,...
Focus Illustrated, February 2024
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive I was intrigued by this Northern Pygmy Owl photo as soon as I saw it. What a splendid photo opportunity Josiah had. My fingers itched, though, to do a few...
The Three Pieces of Perfect Exposure: F/stops, Speed, ISO
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive F/stops sound high tech, and might even sound like something that will take all the fun out of photography. Stick with me, though, and you will learn they...
Camp & Cabin Cookin, February 2024
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Growing Blueberries
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive With a sly grin, Phil poked a stick through the leaves, trying to make me think it was a rattlesnake.That was thirty-five-plus years ago, and I still have...
Orion
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Horsehead Nebula. Photo © Kevin & Adrian Shank. Orion, the Hunter, is one of the most well-known constellations in the night sky. Most of its...
Study Guide Puzzles, February 2024
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive I was deep in the forest, hiking with a friend and my camera. In the snow were the tracks of a bobcat. I was delighted. Bobcats are such beautiful...
End of the Trail, February 2024: Tulip
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive My March Contest Lenspiration Third Place Winner Photo © Tabitha Parris.
Fishy Word Search
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Exploring Nature, February 2024
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive After a snowfall, look for fresh animal tracks to identify. Hunt for shed antlers. Maintain bird feeding stations with seeds and suet treats. In late...
Majestic March
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive My March Contest Honorable Mention White-tailed deer. Photo © Oseland|Dreamstime.com. The silent pre-dawn is blotted out by densely falling snow....
Covers, February 2024
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You Can Draw a House Sparrow
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Eagle Escapades
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Immature Bald Eagle eating a salmon. Photo © cgering|iStock.com. One cold, sparkling winter morning I carefully sneaked over to the bay window so as not...