A Lifelong Love With the St Francois Mountains

March 8, 2018 Greg Matchick

For decades I have been photographing the St. Francois Mountains of the southern Missouri Ozarks. Last month I made several photographic trips to the area and I began reflecting on my ties to the region... yes, my childhood memories are rooted deep in the St. Francois Mountains... but I still find it a thrill to explore this region. Perhaps it reminds me, subconsciously, of those eye opening experiences as a child when we first began visiting the area.

Hitting Missouri Trails in Frigid Weather

January 18, 2018 Greg Matchick

From late December 2017 and into January 2018, Missouri has experienced some of the longest stretches of frigid winter weather in decades... sandstone box canyons have been transformed into winter wonderlands, featuring ice flows and icicles draped over ledges. Forays into these environs yielded a new dimension to my portfolio. What is so unique and different?

My Top 10 Photographs of 2017

January 5, 2018 Greg Matchick

As mentioned in my previous blog, I have decided to divide this year's top ten list into two segments. My first post consisted entirely of images from my trip to Ireland, and the images chosen for this post have been culled from all of my images outside of that trip... Among the images I have chosen, you will find scenes from old familiar places as well as several new locations... I invite you to join me on a journey through the lens of my camera as I reflect on the past year.