franz lake national wildlife refuge

I had no idea that I was photographing the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge dates to 1987, when it began as a way to offset lowland habitat lost to construction at Bonneville Dam and to give migrating and resident wildlife more room.

I didn’t even know it was a place. We were driving back from the Cape Horn Viewpoint when Racquel suddenly made a U-turn. I wasn’t even paying attention to the road. She noticed the hanging fog and knew I’d enjoy photographing it. She was right. Beauty surrounds us.

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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EXIF Data Below Applies Only To The Featured Photo In This Post
  • Aperture: ƒ/6.3
  • Camera: ILCE-1
  • Taken: 26 September, 2026
  • Exposure bias: -1EV
  • Focal length: 240mm
  • ISO: 250
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s
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    Jeff Turner

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    1. You are in the right place. Thanks for sharing.

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