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Eastern Meadowlark in Flight
July 09, 2026 - Caught this Eastern Meadowlark in flight today while testing out a lens I'm renting. I like the extra reach it provides,...
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Caspian Tern Dive Sequence
June 26, 2026 - Here is another sequence of the Caspian Tern diving for fish at Dawson Lake yesterday (6/25/26). This series captures th...
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Yellow Warbler from Moraine View
May 16, 2026 - This series of Yellow Warbler images was taken over a week ago at Moraine View State Park. It was very cooperative and s...
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Wild Turkey
May 12, 2026 - This wild female turkey was photographed at Moraine View State Park a couple of weeks ago.
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Eastern Bluebird-2
May 05, 2026 - The Eastern Bluebird is one of my favorite birds to photograph. I love the bright flashes of blue and warm rust tones as...
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Bald Eagle at Moraine View State Park
May 03, 2026 - I could watch these eagles all day, and with numbers growing in Central Illinois, I’m hoping to get more of these opport...
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Eagle Perched over Dawson Lake
May 02, 2026 - Evan, my son, and I have seen a bald eagle on just about every birding outing we have taken over the past couple of week...
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Hedge Apple Tree in the Fall
November 18, 2024 - I couldn't help but pull over to photograph this vibrant hedge apple tree glowing in a this pasture. It stood out beauti...
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Finding Solace in the Fog
November 14, 2024 - There is nothing like alone time with my camera and nature. Sometimes we need to find peace and clarity in the fog.
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Remnants of Fall
November 13, 2024 - This is best viewed wide to really appreciate the panoramic view of misty landscape across the lake. I love the foregrou...
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Sun Bursting Through the Rain
November 10, 2024 - It was absolutely pouring at this point. The light was incredible as the sun was getting lower in the sky and trying to...
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Rainy Fall Landscape
November 07, 2024 - Loved this scene in person almost as much as I love the image. I was standing on the bridge looking out across the lake...
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Fall Road
November 06, 2024 - Moody Black and White image of the beautiful winding roads around Dawson Lake. The atmosphere was magnificent.
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November Rain
November 05, 2024 - This image was made this morning during a steady and persistent rain. I just love the composition of the trees reaching...
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
October 07, 2021 - These little Kinglets are fast. This Ruby-crowned Kinglet was cute as he would hang from the side of branches like this.
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Posing
October 03, 2021 - A nice closeup of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Posing for me.
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A Winter Day in March
March 17, 2020 - An image from Saturday March 14th. Nothing like a 3-5 inch snow in March.
A Sunset from Sunday, March 15th, a day aft...
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Winter Evening
December 19, 2019 - I just love the colors and serenity of a winter sunset. The air is crisp, the light is magical, and the sky is like a pa...
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Island of Red Leaves
November 11, 2018 - Such a pretty little scene on Dawson Lake of the island of trees with red leaves framed nicely by red leaves above.
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Canopy of Color
November 09, 2018 - Hiking these trails and soaking up the colors is such peaceful and relaxing experience. It is so important to stop and c...
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Beautiful Morning for a Jog
November 07, 2018 - A beautiful morning for a job with scenery.
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Magical Walk
November 06, 2018 - I must say, this was one of the prettiest little hikes I've taken in a long time. Central Illinois this time of year can...
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Fall Colors by the Water's Edge
November 05, 2018 - What a perfect little cove to sit and enjoy the colors. I love the colors in this scene, especially how the cool water t...
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Tranquil Fall Day
November 04, 2018 - I was able to get out Saturday morning for a little r&r with my camera and the fall colors. This has been one of the mos...
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Autumn Heaven
November 14, 2016 - What a perfect fall evening at the campground for a campfire and peace.
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Clear Fall Morning
November 01, 2015 - I love photographing this little island on Dawson Lake during different seasons. It is called Honker Island and usually...
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