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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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The Illinois River from Lover's Leap
June 16, 2024 - For Central Illinois, Starved Rock State Park offers some of the most beautiful views. After a hike up to Lover's Leap,...
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Peace Along the Vermilion River
June 14, 2024 - One of the most relaxing spots at Matthiessen State Park is this spot along the Vermilion River. It was so relaxing walk...
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Wildcat Canyon Falls
June 12, 2024 - It was more like a trickle than a waterfall in the Wildcat Canyon on Tuesday but I was thankful and surprised that there...
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Beauty in Brookgreen Gardens
April 01, 2022 - Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina offered some of the most beautiful and picturesque views out of any organized garde...
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Moon over Myrtle Beach
March 26, 2022 - On our first night of our family vacation to South Carolina's Myrtle Beach, we were blessed with this incredible moon ri...
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Warm Colors on a Cool Morning
November 28, 2021 - There is nothing like sunrise colors on a cool morning to warm the heart.
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A Barn in a Bean Field
November 16, 2021 - This beautiful old barn was just begging to be photographed. The morning light was perfect and the clouds, shot at a lon...
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Good Morning on the Farm
November 15, 2021 - A cool, crisp morning on a Midwest Farm in Central Illinois.
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Rural Texture
November 14, 2021 - My thinking as I went about this image...I really wanted to show off the textures of this scene with the harvested field...
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Tucked into the Trees
November 08, 2021 - Beautiful scene of a barn tucked in among the colorful Autumn trees.
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Autumn in the Pasture
November 07, 2021 - This scene caught my eye as I was driving around McLean County in Late October. The trees were starting to change more a...
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Late October in Central Illinois
November 04, 2021 - Just a simple, yet beautiful, panoramic view of harvested fields in the Midwest in late October at sunrise.
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Autumn Colors have Arrived
October 31, 2021 - And just like that....the Autumn colors have arrived in Central Illinois. This was taken on Lake Evergreen. There are sp...
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Happy Halloween
October 30, 2021 - I had a fun time taking and editing this image of an old, abandoned farm house in rural McLean County. I thought it woul...
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Morning on the Open Prairie
October 24, 2021 - I was excited to be able to capture this image of an American Kestrel patrolling the prairie for breakfast just before s...
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Midwest Sunset on Fire
October 22, 2021 - Tonight's sunset was beautiful and vibrant. I will always love and appreciate Midwest sunsets.
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October Sunrise in Illinois
October 10, 2021 - I didn't go out this morning expecting much of a sunrise due to the cloud cover so I was pleasantly surprised to find th...
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Late Summer Sunrise in Illinois
September 18, 2021 - This morning's sunrise was as beautiful as ever with a striking dramatic sky. Love when the clouds reflect that fiery or...
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Beautiful Doe Along the Kickapoo Creek
September 14, 2021 - I was looking for warblers high up in the trees so intently that I almost missed this beautiful doe watching me through...
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Driving into the Rocky Mountains
August 14, 2021 - I don't normally use many images shooting through car windows but I felt this one offered a pretty scene of the ride fro...
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Rocky Mountain Beauty
August 12, 2021 - This striking view caught my eye while hiking a short trail near Breckenridge. The sun blasting through hazy clouds illu...
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Moody Mountain View
August 12, 2021 - The clouds add such a great mood to the mountain views and make for some great black and white images.
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Soaring Mountain High
August 11, 2021 - I was lucky to get this image of this red-tailed hawk soaring into the scene as I was trying to compose an image of this...
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Breckenridge in the Clouds
August 10, 2021 - Check out this view of a few of the peaks and ski slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado. The skies seemed so close that you c...
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Devil's Head in the Front Range
August 10, 2021 - I hear the Devil's Head Fire Tower Lookout is a pretty amazing view and someday I'd like to check it out, but it is curr...
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Morning in Castlewood Canyon
August 09, 2021 - Castlewood Canyon was a pretty cool state park not far from Castle Rock. The bluffs were beautiful and the plants and bi...
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Castle Rock, Colorado
August 08, 2021 - I just love this image of a neighborhood in Castle Rock, Colorado resting in the shadows of the mountains to the West....
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Pikes Peak from Castle Rock
August 06, 2021 - Here is a two image panorama of Pikes Peak as seen from the base of Castle Rock, Colorado. This image features I-25 alon...
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Midwest Dusk
July 17, 2021 - A peaceful, tranquil scene in the Midwest worthy of a photograph.
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Young Central Illinois Buck
July 08, 2021 - This was taken on my way home after driving around Lake Evergreen. I spotted this young buck with velvet still on his de...
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4th of July in Central Illinois
July 04, 2021 - In an attempt to get some Bloomington/Normal rireworks to celebrate 4th of July 2021, we went out looking for a fairly r...
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Storming on the Plains
July 02, 2021 - One of the many waves of storms that pushed through Central Illinois last week.
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Barns in a Storm
June 29, 2021 - I drive by these barns from time to time and always thin what a great subject for a photo in the right conditions. Yeste...
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Male Blue Grosbeak
June 29, 2021 - I had fun taking photos of a male and female blue grosbeak at Lake Evergreen last night. The storms rolled through and t...
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Basking in the Sunrise
March 23, 2021 - I really enjoyed this tranquil scene of this barn basking in the warm light of a sunrise reflected in the windows.
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Good Morning McLean County
March 22, 2021 - When my daughter asked, "Dad can we go get some photos in the morning for my art class?"... I said "you bet!" We stumble...
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What a Sunset
February 27, 2021 - I was blessed with this incredible sunset on the way home from photographing birds at Lake Evergreen tonight. I pulled d...
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Saturday Morning in Central Illinois
February 27, 2021 - The full moon was beautiful this morning. I found this sleepy little farm north of Bloomington, IL to make this image....
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Texture
February 26, 2021 - I was struck by the various examples of texture in this scene. The board of the dock leading into the rocks and prairie...
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Spotted
February 24, 2021 - I think she spotted me before I spotted her but, ultimately, we were both spotted. I appreciate the simplicity of this l...
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As Dusk Nears
February 22, 2021 - I love these moments of the day just as the sun sets and the light is at its best. It is a magical and peaceful moment t...
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Snowy Field Sunset
February 20, 2021 - I went out with the hopes of finding some wildlife this evening and while I found a few pretty images, the sunset stole...
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Midwest Winter Tones
February 14, 2021 - I love the color palate of winter and especially the tones in this image. The muted blues and beige colors work incredib...
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Evening Meal
February 13, 2021 - A peaceful scene of several does enjoying a meal before before sunset. There wasn't much available light for this image,...
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Hunting Fox
February 12, 2021 - I interrupted this fox as he was hunting just before sunset...either that or he was pooping. I'd like to think he was hu...
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Illinois Farm in the Winter
February 11, 2021 - Simple black and white landscape of a farm in the winter.
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Midwest Beauty
February 07, 2021 - There is beauty all over the Midwest. In my pursuit for the next nature/wildlife image, I stumble upon many breathtaking...
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A Doe at Sunset
February 05, 2021 - I usually always see deer in the fields around Lake Evergreen in the evening, but they typically just blend in with the...
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The Last Bit of Light
February 04, 2021 - Ice fishermen pulling their sleds of gear on their way back from a day of ice fishing. As they walked by they said "sorr...
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Reflection of Colors
February 03, 2021 - Tonight's sunset was beautiful. I had tonight marked on my calendar for the past week because the app I use indicated th...
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Deer Crossing Ahead
January 29, 2021 - A beautiful scene as 2 white-tailed deer cross the road in front of me.
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Bald Eagle at Sunset on the Mackinaw
January 28, 2021 - When I took this image I didn't think it would turn out. I tried to expose for the eagle while still preserving the suns...
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Weathered Old Barn
January 27, 2021 - I've photographed this barn before but with each passing season, it gains more character. The stories this old barn coul...
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Winter Path
January 25, 2021 - Winter trails are some of my favorite to explore. They offer a cool and refreshing air with a silence that hits differen...
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Perched Eagle in a Winter Scene on the Mackinaw River
January 24, 2021 - Taken last week (1-17-21) during the snowfall on the Mackinaw River. Simple black and white of a beautiful and serene sc...
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Barn in the Valley with Snow
January 21, 2021 - A pretty scene of an old bard in the Mackinaw River Valley with the snow coming down.
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Field of Starlings in the Snow
January 19, 2021 - When I found this field of spent sunflowers, I didn't anticipate the number of birds that were feeding in the field and...
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The Beauty of Seasons
January 18, 2021 - Remnants of Summer and Fall blanketed by Winter. I know Illinois weather can be difficult, unpredictable, and wreck havo...
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Cardinal on a Snowy Fence
January 18, 2021 - I can't seem to pass up a split rail fence covered with snow especially when there is a beautiful red cardinal involved...
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Rural Winter Landscape
January 16, 2021 - Just a simple rural winter landscape with mood.
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Great Blue Heron Enjoying Winter Peace
January 13, 2021 - A Great Blue Heron chilling in this peaceful winter cove made for a serene scene.
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Winter Creek Bed
January 08, 2021 - The water levels at Dawson Lake were already very low so when the ice and snow storm hit, it created this beautiful scen...
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Do You Want to Have a Picnic?
January 07, 2021 - This looks like a COOL place to have a picnic.
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Winter Oasis
January 06, 2021 - The sense of peace that comes over me when I find spots like this to think about my composition and camera settings whil...
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Silver Scene
January 05, 2021 - There were multiple scenes that took my breath away including this view of the snowy banks along the lake with the trees...
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Red Barn in the Midwest Tundra
January 04, 2021 - I've always been a sucker for red barns and this one caught my eye among the fields of snow and trees of ice.
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Flying in a Winter Wonderland
January 03, 2021 - What a beautiful morning it was at Dawson Lake this morning. I spent several hours making images. Here is the first of m...
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Winter Tree of 2020
January 01, 2021 - One of my last images of 2020. This lone tree in a quiet field on a hazy, winter day struck the right mood for the momen...
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Field Catching the Light
December 22, 2020 - I couldn't pass up this grass field as it caught the sunlight at dusk.
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Moraine View State Park Deer at Dusk
December 20, 2020 - I was able to go for a short drive at dusk tonight for the first time in quite awhile. There weren't many opportunities...
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Craving the Morning Light
August 22, 2020 - On a cool, damp, foggy morning, a sunflower stands tall craving the sun's warm light.
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Sunflowers at Sunrise
August 13, 2020 - This morning was absolutely beautiful. It was a crisp 64 degrees, dew covering everything, a slight fog hovering over so...
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Seen Many Storms
July 16, 2020 - Oh the storms this old barn has seen while sitting in a Midwest field among the corn and bean fields.
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Freshly Watered Fields
July 15, 2020 - I love the beauty of a field that has been freshly rained on. The green just seems more green and the smell of fresh rai...
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His Light Shines
July 13, 2020 - Even in our darkest times, His Light shines. I continue to pray and keep faith that we will be able to overcome this dif...
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Wall of Rain
July 13, 2020 - And just like that the skies opened and the rain fell. I love this image of the light rays from the sun piercing the clo...
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In Comes the Storm
July 13, 2020 - Here is another image of the incoming storm that features a bean field and the small grove of trees on the right. The cl...
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Storms Moving in Over Sunny Fields
July 12, 2020 - I was able to drive out in front of some of the storms that hit Bloomington yesterday afternoon. Here is one of the imag...
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1st Day of Summer
June 20, 2020 - My daughter and I made a short drive today to check on the status of some future photography locations and, while out, I...
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Strawberry Moon
June 08, 2020 - Full Moon in June called the Strawberry Moon taken on 6-5-20
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Storm Clouds over Funk's Grove
May 26, 2020 - I went out to Funk's Grove this afternoon to check for hummingbirds but found these beautiful storm clouds instead.
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Social Distancing
May 02, 2020 - Peaceful landscape of a fisherman passing the time alone on the lake.
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An Electric Sunset
May 01, 2020 - Nothing like pulling over to try to get images of a sunset with dramatic clouds and capturing this. I was quite surprise...
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Tree Swallow on the Lookout
April 21, 2020 - This tree swallow was watching several others darting around over the water waiting for his moment to join the fun.
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Scoter with Scaups
April 18, 2020 - I may need help with identifying this bird in front. I believe this is a Surf Scoter? I believe the other two are Lesser...
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Spring Sunset in April
April 10, 2020 - "Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank." - Diane Miller An Extraordinary Day
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Cormorants at Sunset
April 08, 2020 - Several Cormorants chilling in a tree at sunset makes for a beautiful scene.
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Two Ruddy Ducks and a Pelican
April 06, 2020 - I managed to catch two Ruddy Ducks in this scene with the pelican. I didn't know what they were when I first took the im...
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Pelican Heart
April 05, 2020 - Check out these love birds. I do believe that is a Pelican Heart. #together
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American Coots on the Run
April 03, 2020 - Unfortunately many of these water fowl are easily spooked as was the case with these American Coots. As soon as I turned...
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Mine
April 02, 2020 - This was a fun interaction to capture. I was getting images of Red-breasted Merganser and Cormorants as they were fishin...
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Through the Trees
April 02, 2020 - While on my hike yesterday I took a moment and looked up as I heard a couple of woodpeckers. This is what caught my eye.
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Illinois Spring Sunset
March 29, 2020 - Tonight's sunset was intense as it dropped blow the clouds and set. It demanded that I pull over and get a photo.
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Pelicans in a Row
March 27, 2020 - Landscape of 3 Great White Pelicans in a row on a beautiful evening.
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Belted Kingfisher Making Off with His Fish
March 23, 2020 - I knew a belted kingfisher was near based on his call and seeing flashes of blue darting among the trees along the water...
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Morning Doe at Sunrise
March 20, 2020 - I almost missed this doe and I'm sure you have to look a couple of times to spot her. She blended in so well with the go...
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First Sunset of Spring
March 19, 2020 - With the rain clouds all day, I didn't think there was even a chance for getting a sunset tonight, but the first day of...
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Beauty in the Gray
March 18, 2020 - It can't always be sunny with perfect conditions...there is beauty in the mundane. Sometimes we just aren't in a place o...
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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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Bluebells in Bloom
March 16, 2020 - One of my favorite local Spring events is the blooming of the bluebells. My wife and I enjoy taking a hike as a family t...
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Restful Winter
March 07, 2020 - I made this image a couple of weeks ago when there was still ice on the lakes. This image conveys the peace and quiet fo...
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Ring-Billed Gull Fishing
February 23, 2020 - As I drove around Dawson Lake at Moraine View State Park today, I couldn't help but noticed the numbers of Ring-Billed G...
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Creating Art
February 19, 2020 - Here is an image of Grace capturing the magic of blue hour and me capturing the Magic of Art.
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Winter Sunset Over the Lake
February 18, 2020 - As the sun was setting, I was able to get low to the ice and frame the sun among the tree stumps. At first I wasn't sure...
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Shimmering Snow at Sunset
February 17, 2020 - I love when snow catches the light creating a beautiful shimmer. I also appreciate the leading lines in the snow bank le...
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Northern Flicker 5
January 27, 2020 - The Northern Flicker is a beautiful bird and I love catching them in the right light. The light found this Northern Flic...
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Eastern Bluebird 47
January 26, 2020 - One of my favorite little birds is the Eastern Bluebird. I've seen them and have taken a photo of them here and there bu...
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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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Moon Over Manhattan1
November 20, 2019 - I felt lucky to get this next series of images. It isn't too often that you get an opportunity to photograph New York fr...
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Lower Manhattan from Top of the Rock
November 19, 2019 - I love the views form Top of the Rock in Lower Manhattan. New York is truly a concrete jungle!
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Empire State Building
November 19, 2019 - Here is the view from The Rock of Lower Manhattan and The Empire State Building. In the distance you can see the Statue...
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Fall in Central Park
November 17, 2019 - The view from Top of the Rock in New York is, simply, breathtaking! It gave me this opportunity to photograph Central Pa...
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Always Remembered
November 17, 2019 - The 2nd image I'm sharing from our trip to New York is this very special image of the 9/11 Memorial. One of our first st...
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Wolf in the Rain Landscape
March 25, 2019 - I really like the mood of this landscape of Nico walking across the ice. The rain and lack of good light couldn't ruin t...
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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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Enjoying the Sea
July 13, 2018 - Hearing the waves crashing and gulls calling, seeing forever as the water meets the pink and blue sky, feeling the warm...
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Savannah Live Oaks
July 09, 2018 - One of my favorite scenes in Savannah was the moss-covered live oak road leading to the Wormsloe Plantation. This gravel...
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Rocks on the Beach
July 06, 2018 - This image was taken just after sunrise on Tybee Island Beach in Savannah, Georgia. The previous day these rocks were we...
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Eagle Landscape in the Mist
January 24, 2018 - I caught this eagle as he was navigating over the Mississippi River mist back to a tree to eat his fish. I love the Miss...
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Fishing Through the Sea Smoke
January 17, 2018 - I love the atmosphere of this image. While far from perfect shooting conditions, the "sea smoke" that covered that cover...
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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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Old Barn Basking in a Sunset
August 24, 2015 - The most ordinary things take on an amazing glow in the right light. This old barn can look dark, drab, brown, burnt, gr...
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Fields of Wildflowers
August 12, 2015 - On a drive through the Mackinaw river valley, just west of Bloomington, I came across this pretty sunflower field glowin...
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John Deere in the Back Fields
August 09, 2015 - This tractor was parked along a tree line behind some fields screaming to have its image taken. I knew as I was taking t...
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Nearing the Golden Hour in the Midwest
August 07, 2015 - Here is a simple landscape taken east of Bloomington this evening as the sun was setting. It is pretty magical watching...
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The Rockies at Dusk
August 02, 2015 - This image was made using 5 images to stitch together to form a panorama. Having lens options really comes in handy when...
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Looking for Trout in Colorado
July 29, 2015 - I love fishing and wouldn't mind trying to do more fly fishing in the future. This Colorado mountain stream makes for a...
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Brilliance of a Rocky Mountain Sunset
July 28, 2015 - No words can express how beautiful this is to watch in person. This was taken at Daniel's Park in Colorado on our last e...
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A Night Out in Denver
July 27, 2015 - We had a great "parent night" out one evening with my wife, her sister, and cousins to a comedy show in Denver. It was n...
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Garden of the Gods Landscape
July 24, 2015 - Nestled between Colorado Springs and Pike's Peak you will find this great park called Garden of the God's. I made this i...
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Illuminating the Undergrowth
April 25, 2015 - A blanket of new life springs from the forest floor as the morning light manages to reach even the darkest of spaces.
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Last Colors of Fall
November 05, 2014 - This season's transitioning is a perfect time to get out and appreciate the last bit of warm colors before winter starts...
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Autumn Timber
October 22, 2014 - There aren't many sights prettier in the fall than a stand of trees with yellow leaves as far as the eyes can see. These...
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Beautiful Drive
October 20, 2014 - Check out this beautiful drive I went on this evening. The fall colors are spectacular right now.
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Rays Over Beanfields
September 25, 2014 - Here is an image of tonight's sunset as I was driving back from Moraine View State Park. The sun rays were beautiful and...
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The Stormy Rockies
August 10, 2014 - When we were in Colorado, it stormed just about every afternoon from 3:00 pm on. I joked with my family that I wasn't ab...
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Temmile Range
August 06, 2014 - This pretty panoramic is of Tenmile Range as seen from Dillon Reservoir. I love the how the warm, earthy colors of the m...
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Small Mountain Town
August 05, 2014 - I just loved this scene of this small marina on Dillon Reservoir in Frisco, Colorado, especially in the morning light. I...
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Colorado Mountain Streams
August 04, 2014 - Nothing can quite capture or describe how amazing it was to sit along this beautiful mountain stream. Luckily I was able...
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Majestic Rocky Mountains
August 03, 2014 - Here is another panoramic of an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This image reminds me of one of my favo...
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A Morning in the Rockies
July 30, 2014 - We just returned from a wonderful family vacation to the great Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado, which explains why...
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Balloons Over Sunflowers
July 11, 2014 - This was taken last week when I was driving around with my kids for a sunset drive. How lucky to find hot air balloons o...
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Midwest Sunflower Fields
July 03, 2014 - A landscape taken this afternoon while driving around with my kids. I love being able to show them the finer things in l...
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Rattle The Window Panes
June 23, 2014 - This is another image from yesterday except zoomed in to 70mm with my 24-70mm. It is a gamble zooming in to capture ligh...
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Rumble on the Plains
June 22, 2014 - So I left my camera at my brother's home in Leroy today and had to go back out to his house tonight to pick it up. While...
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Eagle in a Black and White Landscape
February 12, 2014 - Many times I take an image with a plan for black and white processing in mind. This is one particular image. I remember...
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Illinois Winter Backroads
February 04, 2014 - In my quest to find the next wildlife image, I traverse these backroads clear or not. Needless to say, I love my 4-wheel...
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In The Open
November 02, 2013 - I love this time of year...the colors and mild temps make autumn in Illinois one of my favorite seasons. The warm, Earth...
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Fall Tranquility
October 30, 2013 - I love this spot, not only for photography, but for fishing as well. It is near the dam at Dawson Lake. The colors were...
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Relaxation
October 26, 2013 - This is what I find relaxing...a good hike on a sunny, fall afternoon. How do you know it was a good hike? The mud on th...
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Lake Michigan
August 14, 2013 - I've never seen Lake Michigan like I saw it from the Sears Tower. It was breathtaking for sure. The amazing part is that...
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Standing Among Giants
August 09, 2013 - We took our daughter on a trip to Chicago for her birthday gift and one of her must see destinations was the Willis Towe...
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The Chicago Bean
August 08, 2013 - This was taken a little over a week ago in Chicago at the famous "Cloud Gate" better known as The Bean. I've photographe...
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The 3 Amigos
July 09, 2013 - Brothers and sister hanging out as the sun starts to set. I love silhouettes, Illinois sunsets, and those awesome kids o...
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4th of July 2013
July 04, 2013 - I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July evening. It is a night to celebrate our freedom and those that protect it...
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Country Simplicity
June 18, 2013 - Sometimes the decision to go black and white or stay color is difficult. I love a good black and white image. It takes a...
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Country Horse
June 17, 2013 - One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses. ~Dale Carneg...
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Rainy Back Roads
June 15, 2013 - This is from last week after a storm moved through Bloomington-Normal. You can see a hint of a rainbow to the left. I th...
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The Hitchhiker
June 10, 2013 - This poor horse kept getting pestered by the red-winged blackbird while he was eating. I really liked the summer feel of...
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Illinois Summer Scene
June 09, 2013 - As I drive around looking for specific nature, wildlife, or landscape images, I try to keep my mind open to anything tha...
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Stormy Start to the Season
June 05, 2013 - This has been a very wet and stormy spring so far. This photo was taken after a storm passed through Bloomington/Normal...
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Pop Up in Rows
June 04, 2013 - I love seeing all of the green popping up around us, especially the crops. The rural countryside is full of life right n...
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Room to Run
June 03, 2013 - I pass this pasture of beautiful horses almost every time I go out to take photos. I always think about stopping but the...
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Spring Light Show
May 30, 2013 - Another Spring Storm Light Show image from last week.
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Chasing Lights
May 28, 2013 - I managed to capture this unique lightning bolt image as a car was driving by on the country road away from me. I liked...
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Midwest Storms
May 27, 2013 - While in Springfield over Memorial Day weekend, while visiting family, I was able to capture a few new lightning images.
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Winter Wonderland
February 27, 2013 - I was able to get out and do a little landscape photography this evening. The winter landscapes and trees are absolutely...
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Winter Sunset in Central Illinois
January 17, 2013 - Peace... is seeing a sunset, and knowing who to thank.
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Winter Stroll
January 16, 2013 - At first glance you see a nice winter scene with ice on the lake and bare trees, but after looking more closely, you can...
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Sunset Deer
January 13, 2013 - Just before sunset and right before leaving Dawson Lake after driving around it for over 30 minutes, I spotted these dee...
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Cattails in Winter
January 12, 2013 - I love photographing sunrises and sunsets. Since I'm a night owl, sunsets are more common for me. I'm always on the look...
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Eagle in Lovely Light
January 08, 2013 - Good natural light can make the difference between a nice photo and a great photo. I would photograph these amazing bird...
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Preparing to Dive
January 05, 2013 - These birds can spot a fish and spin and dive within seconds. It is an amazing thing to observe and a difficult thing to...
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