SITTING ON DEER WATCH
For most of my adult life, my preferred recreational activities have taken place outside. My father introduced me to camping, fishing, and hunting when I …
AUTUMN
ROAD TRIPPING IN AUTUMN
The world around us is full of natural beauty. That is why so many people are drawn to photographs showing that beauty. Birds, animals, landscapes, …
MY JOURNEY TO BOW HUNTING
NOTE TO READERS – This post will be a bit different from others on this site. First, it’s about something that is somewhat controversial, hunting. …
FALL AND HARVEST FESTIVALS
As the calendar turns to late September and we look toward the start of astronomical autumn, there soon follows a slate of “Fall” and/or “Harvest …
GIVING THANKS – LOOKING HISTORICALLY
The United States recently celebrated a national day of Thanksgiving. This holiday in the U.S. has a history that goes back to the 1600’s. A …
THOUGHTS ON OPENING DAY
The day was expected to be damp and somewhat cloudy. Fortunately, the vagaries of weather passed through the area a little faster than predicted. So, …
THE CAMARADERIE OF A HUNTING CAMP
For much of deer hunting season, I hunt alone. Using my home as a base, I select the area where I hunt and it is …
SAFETY IN THE WOODS DURING HUNTING SEASON
One of the most special times for a photographer to be in the woods, looking for that unique wildlife photo, is in the autumn. Leaves …
OBSERVATIONS ON A DAMP DAY IN THE WOODS
Silently the woods surround me. The quiet seems almost unnatural. However, within a few minutes of sitting in my chosen place I begin to hear …
SIGNS OF AUTUMN
One might say that Autumn was late in coming this year. The weather pattern through September and early October has been warm, even hot, and …
GIVING THANKS
The U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated recently. During this time it is customary for people to express gratitude for good things in their …
CHANGING SEASONS
Students have returned to schools and colleges. The leaves are starting to change color. Daylight hours are decreasing and the darkness is encroaching. The temperature …