Red Squirrel

When there is complete absence of pigment in the skin hair and eyes, the organism is called an albino. But if the organism has diminished amount of pigment, it is referred to as albinoid, as is the red squirrel in the picture. Its natural colours are visible in its eyes and various parts of its body. For this squirrel it challenging enough surviving in the forest in its natural colours, let along sticking out like this. There are number of defects associated with albinism as well, which can shorten the life span of an animal. But this squirrel is doing not to bad, first spotted last spring by others before my turn came last week.

Until next moment,

Amar

Trailhead

Every hike is a small journey, it all starts with the first step. Sometimes you can see where you going to end up, in this case it can be the base of Mount Chephren in the picture by hiking to Chephren Lake. Other times you have to wait until you get there, same trail head as the first to reach Cirque Lake. But so often I find, the important part is not just about reaching the end, it's the discoveries you encounter along the way.

Until next moment,

Amar

Mount Temple

Few weeks back I was taking pictures of Mount Temple as it was being lit by morning light. Once I got the picture of the whole mountains, I then started to take pictures of parts of the mountain. The mountain has so much character, was trying to find the best light and shadow and rock and snow combination.

Until next moment,

Amar