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I went on the most incredible kayak trip over the I went on the most incredible kayak trip over the weekend, took so many beautiful photos I don't even know where to start. So I'll probably share a few over the next several days! . . . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #missouri_photos #kayaking #river #stream #landscapephotography #landscape #spring
Ever since I moved out here 15 years ago I have th Ever since I moved out here 15 years ago I have thought it would be neat to have a vineyard. Last year I turned 40 and decided to stop thinking and start doing. Might end up being a horrendous idea but I'd rather try and fail/quit than still be saying "I wish I had." years from now! So this giant box of vines showed up last week and its finally started taking shape! If you want to follow along with this project, I created a separate page @carterhouse_vines
Dad workin' the pick axe the other day at the farm Dad workin' the pick axe the other day at the farm. The scene of midwest manual labor with a storm in the background kind of has a Thomas Hart Benton feel to it! . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #farm #farmlife #midwest #midwestliving #midwestisbest #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #storm
I've been craving days like this all winter long a I've been craving days like this all winter long and now that they are here I just cant seem to get enough! . . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #stream #waterfall #underwaterphotography #underwater
Nice frosty sunrise from the other day! Nice frosty sunrise from the other day!
Another project from dumpster diving at work, a 24 Another project from dumpster diving at work, a 24x24 terrain map of MO. This one took a LOT longer than the lake map I did a few weeks ago and was a lot more challenging. I color coded the map based on elevation profiles and routed away. When it was done I was excited to see some familiar landmarks, which I've identified below! A- Missouri River B- Center Cr/Spring River C- Elk River /Big Sugar C2- Current and Jacks Fork River D- Mississippi flood plain (the flattest and lowest part of MO) E- Taum Sauk/St. Francois Mtns (highest point in MO) #missouri #ozarks #showme #woodart #woodworking #dremelcarving #map #woodmap #art #artoftheday
Looks like an aquarium, but it's a pool of water a Looks like an aquarium, but it's a pool of water along the trail yesterday. I've taken lots of photos of this spot before so here is a new angle! . . . . #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #stream #missouri #ozarks @mostateparks #mostateparks @missouristateparks #underwater #underwaterphotography
Yesterday my son and I went exploring in an area w Yesterday my son and I went exploring in an area we've hiked many times and discovered the most amazing little pool and waterfall! With all the water, wildflowers, flowering trees, and greenery, it was a beautiful hike all around! . . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #waterfall #water #statepark @mostateparks #mostateparks @missouristateparks
Pretty and nice smelling blooms on my apple tree t Pretty and nice smelling blooms on my apple tree that has produced exactly 1 apple ever and that was 5 years ago. At least it's good for something!
Until the last few years I never noticed or cared Until the last few years I never noticed or cared much about Redbud trees but now I think when they are in bloom to be one of the most beautiful trees of any season around here! . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #treephotography #redbud #redbudtree #forest
This tree reminded me of the movie Big Fish. . . This tree reminded me of the movie Big Fish. . . . . #tree #missouri #ozarks #treephotography #sunset
A foggy morning the other day at the lake! . . . . A foggy morning the other day at the lake! . . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #tablerocklake #landscapephotography #lake #lakelife #lakephotography #fog #fishing #boat
Beautiful day in the mtnf, and warm enough to get Beautiful day in the mtnf, and warm enough to get our feet wet and play in the stream. The hike is extremely difficult (by Missouri standards) but the kids did great! . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #marktwainnationalforest #creek
I came home from work and my son was begging to go I came home from work and my son was begging to go hiking and/or camping. We didnt really have time to go anywhere so we just went wandering around the woods. He loves exploring as much as I do!
Sometimes I go dumpster diving at work and end up Sometimes I go dumpster diving at work and end up with a project! Here is one I did over the weekend, a map of the lake in glued up planks of western red cedar 36"x46". It was a lot of fun but I had to do most of the work down in the dungeon because cutting out the lake made a HORRENDOUS mess. But a lot of fun! *Originally I planned to fill in the water with metallic blue epoxy resin but my girls talked me out of it. Maybe another time! . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #tablerocklake #map #woodart #woodworking #lake #dremelcarving #wood #art
My earliest memories of hiking are from this park My earliest memories of hiking are from this park back in the '80s so it's kind of comfort food for the soul every time I visit, especially on days as beautiful as today! . . . . . #missouri #ozarks #showme #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #roaringriverstatepark @mostateparks @moconservation
I love finding things in nature that dont look nat I love finding things in nature that dont look natural. Like this hexagon shaped cluster of insect eggs(?) on the bark of a Yellowwood tree. Kinda looks like a microchip! It was pretty small, just about a centimeter in diameter. . . . . #missouri #ozarks #mdcdiscovernature #midwest #nature #naturephotography #photography #missouri_photos @moconservation
I really enjoy watching this little guy live his b I really enjoy watching this little guy live his best life out exploring nature! Was hoping to find some witch hazel to smell but no luck on this trail. Either way it was nice to be out, spring seems right around the corner!
Haven't painted in awhile but here we go! A scene Haven't painted in awhile but here we go! A scene I photographed from my kayak along center creek back in the fall. This is the last of the 18x24 canvases I bought on sale so I will probably go back to smaller sizes for awhile! . . . . #oilpaintings #oilpainting #williamsburgoils #allaprima #painting #art #artoftheday #landscapepainting #landscape #impressionism #impressionistart #contemporaryart #artwork #fineart #river #missouri #showme #showmeart #ozarks #thatsmymo #mdcdiscovernature
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