We've had a long spell of overcast, gloomy, drizzly weather here in the Pacific Northwest, so when I looked out the window and saw patches of blue and sunshine breaking through, I grabbed my gear and headed north to the Ridgefield Refuge!

As a matter of self-discipline I've been using the mammoth 300mm f/2.8 IS lens on my new Canon 1D Mk III, and have been shooting hand-held with this combination at the refuge, pointing it out the car window and trying to not ruin all my shots with shaking!