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