I’ve mentioned before that my re-entry into photography (after many years away) came through a single, bright, but cold, day overlooking the Mississippi river. Bald eagles had congregated in a spot about 10 minutes from my home. They were looking for food in the open water around a dam, and they were plentiful! I saw … Read more
Visit central Nebraska in the spring and you’ll find some interesting seasonal visitors. For 1000’s of years, literally, the sandhill crane, along with the much less common whooping crane, will take part in a month long stop over on their northward migration. Beginning in late February and running into early April, you’ll find cranes in … Read more
Since it’s not far from home, I have come to shoot quite a bit at Discovery Park in Muscatine. This was one of the more interesting opportunities when we had a brief warm up after a long cold spell. It didn’t last very long but long enough to create some fog one morning, and the … Read more
About 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City, you’ll find a literal oasis just a few miles west of I-15. If you’ve ever traveled in this part of Utah, you no doubt have noticed the urban sprawl and hoards of people. There’s an interesting (and beautiful) oasis, just north of Salt Lake City Utah, called … Read more
Planning a visit to Badlands National Park in South Dakota, may seem like a summer activity but you’d be surprised what you find there in the winter. When the red and gray mud is highlighted with white, the park becomes an entirely different experience photographically. Not to mention, if you are able to go in … Read more
There is a certain sense of peace that comes from finding what you’re looking for. Even if you don’t necessarily know what it is you’re missing. Make no mistake, I have enjoyed using most of the photographic equipment I’ve had over recent years. It’s pretty hard not to find something pleasing with today’s equipment…much of … Read more