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May 15th, 2014
The Native American people call Elk, "Wapiti", or "light colored deer".
I had the pleasure to spend a day with a large Michigan Elk herd near Gaylord, Michigan in May. I found the entire herd to be very accepting of my human form and camera. I was careful not to get too close and risk a possible charge. The Elk are very large (350 to 900 lbs) animals with their backs well over my shoulder and with a full set of antlers I would say they would be 7-9ft off of the ground. If they decided to charge I could not out run them, so I was happy to see that they accepted me with only mild curiosity.
If I approached too close, I was given the nervous lick, that let me know that I had stepped into the danger zone, at that point I slowly backed up till the licking of the lips stopped.
I did not get to see the full set of antlers on the bull (Male) elk, as the elk lose their antlers each March and start to grow them back in May. By late summer they will grow full size antlers (up to 4ft above the head), in time for the late summer breeding season. I did see a few of the bull elk that had a fresh set of sprouting horns covered in new velvet.
I was honored several times with some of the bull elks lifting their heads to bugle. The sound is surprisingly loud. It definitely gets the attention of his females in the harem.
All of the elk currently in Michigan, are the result of re-population. Michigan's native elk disappeared around 1875. Today it is estimated that Michigan has 900+ elks in the wild, and managed with a limited number of hunting permits.
One of the greatest honors as a photographer is being accepted by a wild animal and being able to photograph them in their native environment. This was one of the great moments in the May photo adventure.
November 18th, 2013
Christmas Time In Michigan Is Here
Song by Dewey Longuski, dewey.longuski@gmail.com
Images and video composed by LeeAnn McLaneGoetz of McLaneGoetzStudioLLC.com
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October 18th, 2013
Sometimes you just have to show off.
As a beginner in the Greater Detroit Camera Club I was thrilled to get 1st place in Nature. If you are interested in seeing a larger Image visit my site : http://leeann-mclanegoetz.artistwebsites.com/featured/spotted-by-a-red-fox-leeann-mclane-goetz.html
To see all of the images visit the link above.
Note our club is new to GDCC so really happy to see so many winners at SPNC.
Category DPD NA
Any color digital image that contains "Nature", where "Nature" is defined as, Nature in all its forms, including the many facets of Botany, Geology, and Zoology. Human elements, if present, should be unobtrusive and enhance the nature story. Those depicting cultivated plants, domestic animals or pets, still-life studies, mounted specimens, museum pieces or groupings, or similar subjects are NOT eligible. The presence of scientific bands on wild animals is acceptable. Zoo shots and Game Farm shots are eligible provided the artificial habitat is not apparent in the image. Photographs of artificially produced hybrid plants or animals, mounted specimens, or obviously set arrangements, are ineligible, as are some forms of manipulation manual or digital (see below) that alters the truth of the photographic statement.
September 25th, 2013
Oracle Team USA destroyed Emirates Team New Zealand in the winner-take-all final race to win the America's Cup.
It's the greatest comeback in the history of the sport.
Oracle was down 8-1 in the first-to-nine competition. They won the next eight races in a row, culminating this afternoon in a dominating victory on a picture-day on the San Francisco Bay.
Watch the video of Oracle crossing the finish line:
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/live-americas-cup-final-race-updates-score-video-2013-9#ixzz2fwY8KWbF
August 22nd, 2013
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January 30th, 2013
McLaneGoetzStudioLLC to open new gallery in Port Huron Michigan coming March 2013
Currently featured at the Romeo Michigan Trading Post - McLaneGoetzStudioLLC will soon be moving with them to Port Huron, Michigan in March of 2013.
See you at the Grand Opening. The location is very close to the old Sperrys in Port Huron.
January 23rd, 2013
See some of the images as a finished product on Pinterest
January 21st, 2013
It is cold outside, the winds are blowing and the snow is falling like fine grains of beach sand. The snow crunches under your feet and you can see your breath, as you make the way down the trail. The wild life looks upon you from high above in the trees and wonders what that strange moving shape is below. Is it human or a predator? The squirrels flag their tales and wave then as if to send a distress warning. Beware beware. The old watch squirrel finally gets brave enough to check it out. This shape that exhales a frosty mist is a friend not a foe. The bird feeders are refilled and the journey begins. As I leave to head back, I can hear the little feet, they scamper to the sound of the wild wind. When I turn to look back there are black, brown and gray fur balls bouncing towards the seeds of life, I chuckle as the bird feeder will be empty again tomorrow and it begins again a new.
A day on the Macomb Orchard Trail, Washington Michigan
LeeAnn McLaneGoetz
McLaneGoetzStudioLLC.com
January 12th, 2013
McLaneGoetzStudioLLC.com on "Promotion for Nonprofits and Small Businesses" workshop
This session is a must for any group seeking the big promotional bang for few bucks. Promoting a small business, non-profit organization or cause on a shoestring budget calls for resourcefulness and imagination. In this two-hour session, participants will learn how to create partnerships with other organizations to maximize media coverage and financial resources. We will explore the importance of targeting specific groups of people, identifying places frequented by a target audience and developing promotional tools to reach audiences where they are at little or no cost. The group will learn how to write news releases, public service announcements and post promotional notices on other web sites. We’ll also discuss the vast array of alternative media,including messages on church bulletins, grocery bags, gas pumps, etc. The group will also learn to develop production timelines. Most importantly, participants will learn how to tap into the powerful network of in-kind contributions.
Instructor: Sue McPhail
McLaneGoetzStudioLLC on "Promotion for Nonprofits and Small Businesses" workshop
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