The Shadow in the Shade

by | Feb 10, 2017 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography

What was that? Was something out there, or was it just my imagination running wild again? My curiosity got the best of me; I grabbed my cell phone to check the backyard security camera. Was something there, creeping around the edge of the shadows? I couldn’t...

The Delicate Flower

by | Feb 3, 2017 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography

Not all stories are exciting or extravagant. So is the case with today’s story. It’s a simple story of great beauty. It was the last day of July and it was hot. Some of the prettiest flowers bloom in full sun at the height of summer. No matter the heat, I...

A Fine Feathered Family

by | Jan 27, 2017 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography

My deepest apologies for being absent for so long; concussions stink! Now that I’m out of my dark little hole, I’m excited to share with you the story behind one of my favorite photographs. When you’re photographing wildlife, it’s always an...

The Roadside Gem

by | Nov 4, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography

Seven years ago this was a common view. Seven years ago my Grandpa Marlowe was living in a wonderful little nursing home in the town of Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Seven years ago I would drive, or ride, past this little creek once or twice a week to visit my grandpa,...

Nature’s Path

by | Oct 28, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography

Nature’s PathTwo years ago we had the perfect fall. I don’t remember ever seeing the leaves so bright and colorful – and if you know me at all, you know that I love color! One of the best places to view the fall leaves in western Wisconsin is at...