Evening of Dawson Lake

November 18, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
This was the night after the amazing aurora borealis, which I'm still upset that I missed. I was hoping to catch round two. Unfortunately, by the time the lights were supposed to be in effect, the clouds moved in and I missed my chance. I am still pleased that I caught this beautiful sky. I also got to spend some quality time with my son, which mad...
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McLean County Fall Buck

November 08, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
Spotted this guy alone feeding in a plowed cornfield along a creek. Careful big guy, deer hunting season has arrived!
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Dreamy Forest

November 03, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
I was going for a bit of a dreamy images when I took this one. I did a short, vertical pan of the camera while it was on the tripod and at a low shutter speed to give a bit of a dreamy blur. I think this would make a cool album cover. There are several things I love about the Midwest but autumn has to be up there in the top 10. I would so miss thi...
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Golden S Curve

November 02, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
My favorite stretch of road around Dawson Lake where the road makes an S curve. It is beautiful year round but its simply magical when the light hits the golden leaves. It never gets old.
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A Fall Scene At Moraine View State Park

November 01, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
I love this view as it offers a mesmerizing collage of colors at Dawson Lake in Moraine View State Park in Central Illinois.
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