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Places in Washington to shoot during the winter.

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Posted by Jackson Lee on December 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Winter break is around the corner and i was hoping to get out and shoot during the 2 weeks i have off from school. Any suggestions on where to go?
Posted by John Williams on December 10, 2009 at 9:05 AM
I'd head for the mountains or the coast. Vague, I know, but there is just so much scenery in this state that you can find good stuff all over the place.
Posted by Erik Van de Water on December 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I'd say that if you've got a telephoto you should definitely consider going to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. I went there today and saw:
about 15 marmots
9 different species of hawks and falcons
5 types of ducks
and 5 great blue herons.
It's essential to get there early in the morning, (just about when the sun rises) to get the best shots. From my experience (two trips only. Going back soon) it's best to have someone drive you through and you sit in the back seat to be able to switch sides quickly. Also dress very warm even though it's an automotive trail.