THE JOYS OF NATURE OBSERVATION
Nature observation is one of my oldest hobbies. I started at a very young age with guidance from my father and an uncle. Often the …
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, …
TIPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS
Some of you may have read the post from a couple of weeks ago on the business aspects of freelance writing, ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF …
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 …
ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF WRITING
Everyone writes, at least after attaining a certain age. It seems we write almost constantly as adults. We use email, text messages, and social media …
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 …
SOLITUDE IS A GIFT FOR WRITERS
Recently I looked back at the state of this site and what I had written, and I noticed a glaring deficiency. The site is titled …
SCOUTING LOCATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
A landscape photography requires attention to place, to light, to time, to directions, and so many more. It is possible that a landscape photographer cannot …
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
September is National Preparedness Month, at least according to FEMA. The reminders are to be ready for a natural disaster in your area (flood, wildfire, …