Photography by Ryan McCoy
Hercules Glades Wilderness
This past weekend I did some hiking in an area not far from here that I have never visited. It’s called Hercules Glades Wilderness Area and it’s located east of Forsyth in Taney County, MO. The area has about 30 miles of trails and we planned on doing a roughly 7...
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Roaring River
For as long as I can remember I’ve had fond memories of Roaring River. My parents took us there regularly, either for the afternoon or for a weekend of camping. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but something about this state park always makes me feel good and...
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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...
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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