The Thirsty Monarch

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is wander my mom’s beautiful gardens with my camera in tow. There are so many things to capture sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin! This particular day it was easy to decide. I spotted a monarch...

The Snowy Ravine

We’re experiencing quite the heat wave in Wisconsin so I thought this week I’d remind us of what’s to come. In a few short months we’ll find ourselves buried in snow, much like the day I took this photograph. I had heard about a ravine just a...

A Father’s Love

Do you remember The Squished Newborn’s story? It’s the story of a newborn Robin being squished by its protective mommy. Ever since the babies left the nest, the nest has sat empty. Even now, two years later, I look in the nest when I walk by, just to see...

A Regular Visitor

The first summer after I moved into the house in the country I planted a bunch of zinnias. It didn’t take long for them to become one of my favorite flowers. They are such happy little flowers and the butterflies and bees love them! I can’t say that I ever...

The Sprawling Sunset

The day had grown long, and I was fading fast. A busy day at work had been followed by a fun trip to the next big town over to do a little shopping and grab supper. On the way home it became clear that the sunset that night was going to be incredible. A few bright...