Category Archives: nature

The most relaxing way to spend the election day morning

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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In America, even lizards are into rifles.

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Texture library update

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

More free textures for designers… Larger files are available on request.

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Turkeys

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Earlier today, I was doing photos of boots and shotguns with a friend. Ran across turkeys, at least three pairs of toms and hens. They were not too worried and grazed within 20-30 yards of us. I took a few … Continue reading →

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Hazards of modeling: the hungry beasts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So you are just standing in a meadow, trying to look properly angsty…and this big beast comes up and tries to nibble on you!

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What’s the situation in Puerto Rico now?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

In June, Puerto Rico gun laws got struck down. What does it mean in practice for the island residents and visitors? (The rifle is Henry octagon pump in 22WMR. The beach is on Vieques Island.)

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Squirrel eating a flower

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It got close enough for the 55mm lens I had mounted.

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Leopard got a monkey!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

   

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Where in the US could I find this kind of forest?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for coniferous trees, moss, mushrooms, wild berries, something like this photo set.

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Having an awesome time in Idaho

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Taking hundreds of photos daily, observing much wildlife (deer, turkey, quail, various raptors, ground squirrel), eating well (both home cooked meals and amazing CD’s BBQ) and hanging out with great people. Also sharpening my rifle and shotgun skills….apparently, I can … Continue reading →

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What kind of bird was this?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Various recent photos

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

     

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Various birds

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Not sure what species this is.   Blue Heron? Seen from afar.    

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Just got back from Pennsylvania

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Spent a week with Crickett Rifle company, have many new photos. They also have a very interesting new product in the works to be announced later this year, a logical extension of their expertise in precision manufacturing.

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One way to handle switchable barrels.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This 455Lux rifle is in 22WMR. It also accepts a 22LR barrel — with its own sights — and appropriate magazines. Plink with cheaper ammo, bust tree rats with faster 22 Magnum. Don’t have to re-zero.

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Domestication as an evolutionary success?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Domesticated animals have been around for tends of millions of years. Many ant species look after aphids in exchange for sugary secretions from their six-legged flocks. Human domestication of selected species certainly assured their survival to a far greater degree … Continue reading →

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Skull

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Snapshots from various years.

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

These have only one thing in common: they were taken with pocket cameras, either mine or borrowed.

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New on AllOutdoor: Henry Arms survival kit

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Henry Arms survival kit reviewed by my friend Frank and photographed by me.

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Little mouse.

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Today, while on a photo shoot with me and another friend, the author of Just People found this tiny comatose mouse. The model wanted to warm it up, but its prospects looked poor.

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