Mat Cutting Mathmatics
When I first started this journey to becoming a semi-professional nature photographer I priced some custom mats at Michael’s and instantly came to the conclusion that I need my own mat cutter. Since then I would estimate I have cut roughly 50 – 60 mats and have learned the following...
Read MoreNatural Falls State Park
Saturday we had originally hoped to head down to Roaring River but the weather ended up being cold and dreary. Instead we decided to make a day trip down to an amish cheese store in Chouteau, OK. As luck would have it, the weather was a bit nicer down there so we stopped by Natural Falls State...
Read MoreBrand New Day
If you would have told me a year ago where I would be today I would have never believed you. I was certainly happy with where things were going at that time, but now I can’t imagine my life without Stephanie and Emma. My friend Bridget has long been describing to me how when her and Andy...
Read MoreThe Mountains
I’ve always loved the mountains. When I was about 5 or 6, my mom’s entire side of the family took a road trip out to Colorado, and I was very excited to see real mountains first hand. We drove through the night, eventually stopping for breakfast at a Village Inn in the dark hours of...
Read MoreWasp
Here is a wasp I was watching climb around on my poblano pepper plant today at lunch: -click to enlarge- If you are like me (who isn’t?) you have probably wondered how insects can walk around on surfaces that are vertical or even upside down like it’s no problem. Do they use...
Read MoreStarry Night
I am in love with the night sky. Saturday (actually early sunday) I was driving along a rural highway and noticed how exceptionally potent the stars were. Even the faint band of the milky way was visible streaking across the sky, a sight that is generally reserved for the cold, humidity...
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