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Autumn Walk Along a Nearby Lake
I placed the Ricoh GRIIIx in my pocket and walked along a favorite birding route one evening. Here are 3 images to share from this autumn walk along a nearby lake. I hope it inspires you to get out and take a walk during this most wonderful Tim of the…
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Pipestone National Monument
At Pipestone National Monument, tribes once set aside their differences to quarry a sacred red stone used for ceremonial pipes. Here, beneath the prairie, Pipestone Creek has carved through some of the hardest rock on Earth to reveal thin veins of soft catlinite. Walking the trails through tallgrass prairie, you’ll…
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Foggy Morning Photos in Northern Wisconsin
To leave my house and go around the block is a 6.5-mile walk through quintessential post-glacial landscape. I woke up this morning to see beautiful rays of sunlight beaming diffusely through a light autumn fog. A perfect morning to take the camera for a walk. Welcome to our neighborhood!
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
There are places where nature feels larger than life. You stand beneath towering cliffs and let the wind off Lake Superior inspire your explorations. My latest photo essay presents the rugged beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, from its boreal forests to its painted sandstone walls and magical photo opportunities
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Black & White
My photography is all about vibrant colors and strong contrasts, showcasing a vivid view of the world. But sometimes, I switch it up and go color blind with black and white shots. These six images tell their own stories through light and texture, offering a more thoughtful perspective. Check out…
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One Image – One Poem. A Collaboration Between Lifelong Friends
Forged in the wild, innocent years of childhood, some friendships endure, holding within them the memory of who we were and who we hoped to be. Others drift quietly away with the current of time. The friendships that last a lifetime are rare, and they are special. This collaboration is…
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The Biltmore Estate
Through the Lens of my Ricoh GR IIIx: A Day at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina. History, architecture, nature, and photography in one of the most remarkable places on earth.
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My New Camera – The Ricoh GR IIIx
I would like to introduce you to my new camera – The Ricoh GR IIIx. A compact, premium camera known for It’s sharp 40mm fixed lens. Designed for street and travel photography, it delivers exceptional image quality in a pocket camera that actually fits into a pocket – or discretely…
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The River that Whispers
There are times when light bends over the river like a whisper. These moments, experienced in stillness, share the river’s secrets. For some, four hours in a canoe can feel like four minutes or four days. On the Yellow River this week, time became fluid like swaying leaves, detached from…
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“The Journey itself is my home.”
— Matsuo Bashō
