Shooting Star
I saw a shooting star go byIt blazed a path across the skyBut the beauty did not last, noSome things just happen all too fast Orleans – Love Takes Time
Journal
Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
Lightning
Doth not all nature around me praise God? If I were silent, I should be an exception to the universe. Doth not the thunder praise Him as it rolls like drums in the march of the God of armies? Do not the mountains praise Him when the woods upon their summits wave in adoration? Doth … Read more
Shields Prairie – Aurora
A few years ago I went out to Shields Prairie just North of where I live and shot the Neowise Coment. With the Northern Lights going crazy a few day ago, it seemed like a good place to stop and see what was happening there. It was a lovely display!
Northern Lights – In Iowa
It was a special night recently. May 10th into the morning of May 11th. The Northern Lights were stellar…they were so vibrant and widespread, you’d think you were in Alaska or Greenland…but no, this was Iowa. I have long wanted to preserve a picture of my favorite old tree in Weed Park. Here’s one that … Read more
Totality Ends – Solar Eclipse
Every solar eclipse…where the moon blocks the sun…in part or in full, is an amazing thing to witness. But a total eclipse where the moon completely blocks the sun…so much so, that you can view this stage (called totality) with the naked eye…is something special and a rare event for most of us. The path, … Read more
LST 325
The LST or “landing ship tank” was used extensively in World War II to help transport troops and materials for much of the war in Europe. 325 is the last remaining ship to still be sailing, out of the 1051 LST’s that were built. Only one other one, LST 393 survives as a floating museum … Read more