Ruins of old charcoal kilns near Lone Pine.
Sunset Over the Mountain Forest
Sunset on White Mountains in winter. Photo: Gigi de Jong
Mount Diablo: Mount Diablo and other public lands provided relief for many after the pandemic arrived
Los Bagels are the best! The colorful decor is a bonus
Santa Barbara harbor
ASPEN ANGLER BILL FONTANA, right, with his first-ever dorado gaffed by Captain Ricky Perez, left, aboard the Sea Adventure 80.
Burrowing Owl. Photo: Tammy Kokjohn. Winner California Watchable Wildlife Photo of the Year 2020.
Calm waters and dramatic colors can take your breath away
With fish boiling around the boat a quick toss of the hand-tied sardinia pattern got hit and hit hard. The 17-pound forkie ran and tore off line heading for open sea.
Half Dome, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls (Inga Aksamit)
Witches Moon
Helping inner city and minority youth/ young adults become interested in nature through the immersive experience of bird watching. John Robinson.
The monster’s maw or mother nature’s art?
Author Matt Johanson and his dog, Sam.
Mass Ascension. Photo: John Poimiroo. Winner EIC 2020.
Irish master craftsman Tomas O'Cadhain hammers silver jewelry at the entrance to a 5,000 year old mini Stonehenge
We watched each other for twenty minutes before she got bored, stood up, and silently vanishing into the brush, as one would expect from a ghost cat. Image taken in Northern California
Paintbrush and lakes were abundant on the descent from Red Peak Pass
Vermilion Grove, East Shore, Caples Lake, CA-88, 9/19/21, Philip Reedy
The 35 x 23-inch rainbow about to be released at Conway Pond, 2013. Photo by Yvonne Gaines.
Works of chocolate art are almost too beautiful to eat.
Hitchin' a ride. On a sunrise hike at Lily Lake near South Lake Tahoe, I happened on this Common Merganser family unexpectedly. The female called to her ducklings and they all hopped on as she moved away. I only had a few seconds to try to capture a photo, and then they were gone.
Cyclists ride into the picturesque town of Doolin, a ferry stop on the way to the Aran Islands
Photographer: Michele Dodge - Gray Fox Near Placerville F8.0, 1/1250, ISO 1250
Wildlife surrounds you at Big Bear Lake.
Mobius Arch frames Mt. Whitney. Photo: Gigi de Jong
Shootin' shenanigans. Laurie Morrison and Barry Senescu practice pointers from John Poimiroo.
Sunset over the Docks
Show Them the Money: OWAC Excellence-in-Craft Winners Receive Cash Awards
Morning fog at the boat landing at Baum Lake. Photo: Tom Martens
Members of the Johanson family summited Mount Diablo together on a cloudy but happy day.
Nature Ice Palace includes a small pond which visitors can raft across or even swim, if properly dressed and prepared.
Ku Stevens led Minden siren opponents on a challenging eight-mile run.
Big Bear Off-Roading Experience (Pictured: Greg Niemann, Betsy and Barry Senescu, Carrie Wilson and Vickie Gardner )
McCloud Fall, Shasta County, California
A taste of what was to come
Snow geese overhead
Lower Ottoway Lake (Inga Aksamit)
Ducks swimminmg
Locating the perfect stream-side picnic spot requires diligence. We are experts.
Snow Goose
Chris Tziu Aban, Novato High School
Lake Chabot. Photo: Matt Johanson
When the rain stops, it's a good time to go fishing with a fly rod. Photo: Tom Martens
THREE BIG SA80 BLUEFIN, 90-pounder for staffer Bob Semerau, left, with a hand displaying from extraordinary deckhand Chad Tyrolt, 125-pound bf for Jose Rios, and a 115-pounder for Robert Whitman, right.
Red Lake Creek Cabin. Photo: John Poimiroo
Red Lake Creek Cabin, Hope Valley, CA-88, 9/19/21, Philip Reedy
Cyclists cross the River Cong, passing an ancient Irish monastery's fisherman's hut
General meeting and workshops were held in Sonora's historic Opera Hall.
Male and female Northern Shoveler
The author with an "average size" trout from Alpers' Pond in 2006. Photo by Bill Beecher.
A fog cover bridge is nearly lost in the evening sky
Slim Princess at Laws Depot. Photo: Gigi de Jong
CHAMPIONSHIP IMAGINATION – Creativity, imagination and an uncanny ability to put the puzzle pieces together on the water were attributes at the forefront of Aaron Marten’s bass fishing success. This was perhaps on display more than ever at the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Lake Havasu event, where he noticed a largemouth eating a baby blackbird and shifted gears to throwing a black frog deep in the tules to imitate the bird. Sure enough it worked, well enough to win the tournament.
Ever diligent, Risa Wyatt takes notes at Indigeny cidery.
Cyclists travel an ancient forest road that fairies and leprechauns have inhabited for centuries
California Newt in Napa County. Photo Heather Bird
THE MARTENS FAMILY celebrates Aaron’s taking the trophy for the 2015 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, the third time he earned that coveted title.
Photographer: Cindy Croissant - Male Dielis Wasp Batiquitos Lagoon Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM f/6.3, 1/500 second, ISO 1250
Cottages and their ruins are common everywhere you pedal on a cycling tour through Ireland
BLUEFIN & DORADO LIMITS for Andrew Ratzky of Calabasas. Andy was always pulling on fish using jigs and live bait.
This 25-year-old image is still current today
SEA ADVENTURE 80 CREW, left-to-right, Chad, Gavin, Captain Rob, Conner, with the day’s catch off Santa Catalina Island.
Siamese twin lambs born circa 1940 now on display at Laws Railroad Museum. Photo: @terdfergus0n
Japanese Teahouse in Piedmont Park
Shelf roads in states like Colorado are perfect for 4x4 vehicles.
Photographer: Wendy Sparks - American Badger Point Reyes National Seashore Canon 5D Mark IV, 800mm lens, 1/1600, f/9, ISO 3200
A night dive in the Red Sea near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, caught this guy hiding in some Acropora coral
Lone Buffalo on the Yellowstone Plateau
Marina at Twilight
Mission Bay Park, San Diego. Photo: Gigi de Jong
Cycling towards the Cliffs of Moher, there is a sense something great lies ahead.
So many choices. What to do?
2021 Winner. Feature Image. "The Night is Young" Phil Reedy
Photographer: Douglas Croft Images - Transient Orca "Louise" bending water on Monterey Bay Nikon D500, Tamron 18-400, 1/2500, ISO 500, f6
Women, local to their towns, often for generations, are Irish hospitality professionals with high standards of service, cleanliness and authentic Irish cooking.
Extensive Zen gardens are designed to encourage you to embrace nature’s beauty in quietude.
The 35 x 23-inch rainbow caught at Conway Pond in 2013. Photo by Yvonne Gaines.
Young girl with wildflowers in the Eastern Sierra. Photo: Julie Faber
Fatbiking Sand Canyon, Bishop, CA
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A trip up or down this old wagon road took all day 150 years ago.
Black Tailed Jackrabbit. Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: Larry Whiting
Big Bear Lake Conference Attendees
PAIR OF SCULPIN displayed by Toronado deckhand, Fatima, for Army vets Carmen Estrada, left and Paul Hernandez, right.
Relax and enjoy the views.
Overland camping means having lots of "stuff." The author pulls a trailer on some adventures.
MAYFLY PROJECT MENTORS FOSTER KIDS with a holistic approach to fly fishing covering environment, conservation, and skills, to develop a broad appreciation for the outdoors.
Photo taken on the traditional territory of the Ohlone. Photo: Robin Agarwal
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Austrian climbers have placed crosses atop the summits of many Alpen mountains.
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
No one makes a more realistic fly than Mr. Blackstone.
TORONADO DECKHAND FATIMA lends a hand with a beauty sculpin boated by Army veteran Rueben Elias.
OWAC members enjoying the Big Bear Off-Road Experience – Off-Road / Rock Crawling activity at our Spring 2015 conference
Snow Geese
Drew Paxman, Castro Valley High School, 2022 Photography Winner
Onion Valley road. Considered one of the toughest rides in the country. Photo: Gigi de Jong
Lyle Lovett at The Mountain Winery Courtesy The Mountain Winery
WON STAFFER BOB SEMERAU tossed out a sardinia pattern fly to fool a near 20-pound dodo on the 10-wt. fly rod.
Cocktails at Spring Conference in Siskiyou County. Photo: Gigi de Jong
Elliot McGucken
Duck and shorebird
VOLUNTEER GIOVANNI PEREZ spent his day helping, hooking, and handing, but managed to land a nice whitefish and a limit of sculpin.
Aspen, Hope Valley, 9/19/21, Philip Reedy
Old tram tracks at Pine Creek Mine. Photo: Gigi de Jong
The vehicle you use to begin overland fishing doesn't need much modification to get started. Photo: Damon Bungard
Tiffany Vuong, Novato High School. 2022 Photography Winner
Snow geese take flight Credit: Mike Nellor
Morro Bay
Summer and fall means getting in the hunt offshore for tuna. Finding willing biters makes it well worth the effort.
Dawn, Virginia Lakes, 9/19/21, Clayton Peoples
CAPTAIN RAY LAGMAY, right, worked the Cortes Bank for mossbacks like angler John JT Torres boated on WON-Toronado Charter
Leopard Rocks in Ansel Adams Wilderness (Inga Aksamit)
RARIFIED AIR – Aaron Martens is all smiles after claiming the second of back-to-back WON BASS U.S. Open victories in 2005. He would later go on to win his third U.S. Open title in 2011, something only two other anglers — Mike Folkstead and Clifford Pirch — have ever accomplished.
Blue Heron
Who's that masked man? Osceola Refetoff.
Photography requires patience
Point Lobos along the Big Sur coast
The Upper House (a.k.a. Moonviewing House) sits on the slope of the Moon Viewing Hill as a place of quiet retreat.
Cyclists stop along the Bog Road between Clifden and Carna to view the Twelve Bens.
New York: Four California cyclists pedaled 52 days to cross the Brooklyn Bridge and reach the Atlantic Ocean.
Camera Phone Primer and Composing Better Pictures. Photo: John Poimiroo
And the winner is....
35-inch rainbow from Conway Pond, 2013. Photo by Yvonne Gaines.
Kampot fish market, Southern Cambodia: Candid images of people going about every-day life arouses emotional curiosity, prompting the viewer to mentally feel, smell, and absorb a given environment. Utilizing one of the icebreaker techniques helps put your subjects at ease.
Shades of pink and red; and California live oaks turn a golden amber color mid-October to November
Jamie Hsu, California Academy of Math and Science, 2022 Photography Winner
Double-crested cormorants fighting for breakfast on the Lower American River in Sacramento.
Aaron Martens with the final bass of his well-lived life.
Dasha: Dasa Yurkevich celebrates reaching New York and the end of a long journey.
Where beloved spirits run free for eternity.
Trash, like shotgun shells needs to be packed out -- leave the outback better than you found it.
Tux and other villages in Tyrol provide services to visitors.
Get your tickets here!
Short cut to ... nowhere?
Road Cycling in Round Valley near Bishop. Photo: Michael McDermott courtesy Bishop Visitor
Unnatural cones dotted the streets of Mariposa
Buck Island. Photo: Bob Semerau
20-YEAR MARINE VETERAN, Adrianne, enjoyed the fishing and sharing time with folks that shared his experience in military service while fishing the Toronado Veterans Fishing day.
Serious 4x4 trails require modifications to stock vehicles
