In what has now become a tradition, I am posting my top 10 favorite photographs of the year. My blog has been sparse this past year, but I have not been idle… All in all, it was a great year… I was still able to find a little time to nurture my own need to find peace in the beautiful creation that surrounds us. And as I did, I was able to capture that beauty and share it with you.
Read moreA Lifelong Love With the St Francois Mountains
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.
Read moreHitting Missouri Trails in Frigid Weather
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?
Read moreMy Top 10 Photographs of 2017
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.
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