Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
The St Anthony sand dunes lie just to the northwest of Rexburg Idaho. It’s an interesting place. During the summer, it’s a popular place to run ATV’s dirt bikes, and buggies because the dunes here are extensive. The formations on are BLM land and are comprised of over 10,000 acres of white quartz sand. A … Read more
On my first visit to Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Missouri, we came across not only the massive numbers of snow geese (which the refuge is known for) but also a fair number of Trumpeter Swans. Up to this point I hadn’t really seen all that many swans, but I found them to … Read more
Utah has an amazing array of natural wonders, almost everyone knows that. But there is one place, not far from Salt Lake City, that stands apart from the rest. Antelope Island State Park is situated on the southeast corner of the Great Salt Lake. It encompasses about 42 square miles and is a mecca for … Read more
No place better to sit a spell. Maybe dig into a new book. Or just relax and enjoy the fall colors that surround you. Not a bad afternoon if I do say so myself. I absolutely love Discovery Park in the fall. There are several maple trees there that turn a beautiful red and orange … Read more
It probably comes as no surprise that Muscatine Iowa is known for it’s sunsets. Mark Twain said as much when he worked on the local newspaper. It’s what he remembers most about the city. Not much has changed between now and then. We still have some awesome sunsets, particularly in the late fall. This image … Read more
The St Anthony Dunes are not far from Rexburg Idaho. They’re a popular spot for motorsports using buggies or bikes. But when it’s fairly cold outside, it just isn’t that busy. And if you get out early in the morning it’s quieter yet. You might run into a moose though. This particular tree stood all … Read more