Photography by Ryan McCoy
The Unexpected
There is a spot near Table Rock Lake that I keep wanting to photograph. Given the right conditions, I believe this particular view would make a stunning photo, however I cannot seem to position myself there with any kind of decent lighting present. While spending a week down...
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Fall at the Lake
Last week we loaded up the fam and spent a week at mom and dad’s lakehouse enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery of the Ozarks. I was very much looking forward to a getaway and some relaxation. The weather was a bit chilly the first few days but that didn’t stop...
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Maple Leaf Weekend 2011
This weekend was Maple Leaf, a time when fall is celebrated in Jasper County. Friday night was the big Carthage / Webb City football game, which is always fun. Then of course on Saturday was the parade and associated festivities…
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Fun in the Yard
Today was a beautiful day so we enjoyed the evening outside and I took the opportunity to do some shooting. All of these shots were with a 100mm lens @ f/2.8.
Read MoreArtist Statement
Photography is my way of documenting the amazing things I see and experience in life.
I tend to focus on nature because it allows me to combine two of my strongest passions, conservation and visual art. While some things such as a sunset on a mountain range are large, dramatic, and obvious, others are more subtle. The arrangement of fallen leaves in a stream or the spiral pattern inside a sunflower may seem insignificant at first glance, but upon closer inspection often reveal a scene equally as inspiring.
Though I have traveled extensively, the images I take the most pride in are the ones that showcase the sometimes overlooked beauty of my home state of Missouri. I chose the name “Shortleaf” to represent my photography after Missouri’s native Shortleaf Pine.
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