Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Back to my alphabetical series of my "5" Star Photos we reach the "S's". First up, a photo from the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Although, I am primarily interested in photographing wildlife, sunsets are hard to pass up. This one in particular symbolizes why I love nature -- even though it contains no birds or animals. I think it is the spirit and beauty of nature that is so peaceful and comforting.

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Sunset at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

If you are ever driving along on Interstate 5, east of Sacramento, and you have an hour or more, stop in at The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and take the auto tour. There is much to see: every kind of water bird that is found in the Western US; ground birds like pheasants and grouses; hawks and falcons, deer, bobcats, jackrabbits. I have been there ten or so times and it has never failed to provide very good photos.  It is a wildlife photographers haven.