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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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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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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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Great Horned Owl at Dusk
February 24, 2020 - In my pursuit to get the best nature images possible, I sometimes get hung-up on the technical aspects of an image. Trul...
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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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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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Early Morning Turkey
November 23, 2014 - With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I'd upload this image of a turkey I took back in September. I wish e...
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A Fall Doe
October 04, 2014 - While hiking a week ago, I was lucky to come across this pretty doe around one of the trail curves. She allowed me this...
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Follow the Leader
April 07, 2014 - This was taken back on March 20th when we still had ice on the lakes. I love the way these geese were following each oth...
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The Figure Skater
March 22, 2014 - Maybe it is just my imagination here but I totally see a figure skating goose here.
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Tranquil Canadian Goose
March 21, 2014 - I saw this goose sitting out on the ice in the most perfect golden hour sunlight. He seemed at peace laying there, soaki...
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Usher in Spring Mr. Robin
March 20, 2014 - It is the first day of spring and look what I spotted today while on my first hike in weeks. There is still ice on the l...
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