It's been quite a mild winter in the Midwest; December was one of the warmest on record. Some were wondering if the lakes would freeze. Well, we finally got some cold weather in the past couple of weeks and that…
As usual, I tend to slow down a bit in the winter. Maybe I need a trip to some warmer climes! So, after a couple weeks of celebrating the holidays and a couple weeks of loafing, I decided to continue…
If you follow me on Facebook you already know this. I was recently asked to post a nature photo on Facebook every day for a week as part of the #challengeonnaturephotography. It was a challenge because it was difficult to…
Maybe Joyce Kilmer was right. I don't know. My knowledge of poetry is almost nonexistent but I suppose it's possible that none of us will ever see "a poem lovely as a tree." Although it was never a plan of…
It's difficult to imagine a time when millions of buffalo* roamed the plains of North America. It's disturbing to think that the wanton killing of these great herds eventually reduced their numbers to less than 2000. They were on the…
While on a recent drive through the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, my wife and I happened upon thousands of sheep. They were headed down the road under the guidance of people on horseback, people in pickup trucks, people on…
I'm not a wedding photographer, though I have photographed weddings on three occasions, twice for co-workers and once for a sister-in-law. This week I had the opportunity to photograph the wedding of Figaro and Susanna, two people who have been…
Birdwatchers know that this is the time of year when many of their feathered friends pass through on their southward migration. If you live in Madison, you probably know that this is the time of year when the flamingos return…
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a wonderful place to stroll by yourself or with family and friends. It's enjoyable almost anytime of the year. Until recently, however, I've never been there at night. After all, it's rather difficult to appreciate the…