THE ANNUAL JOYS OF DEER CAMP
Over the years, my group of historical reenactor friends have grown closer and closer to each other. We have shared many camping trips (historical and …
AUTUMN
STRETCHING AS A PHOTOGRAPHER
Recently I was offered an opportunity to step beyond my “photographic comfort zone” (outdoors) and try to expand my experience in a new direction. A …
AUTUMN APPROACHES
As our calendars more through September, it is inevitable that our thoughts will turn toward the approaching autumn season. There are the signs of changing …
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 …
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 …