Monthly Archives: July 2012

My Job Is To Make You Think by Ron Toel

Wayne has described me as much like him, but more spiritual. It is true that we do have many things in common, but he knows much more about photography and I probably know more about the natural world. So when … Continue reading

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Nature’s Calendar by Ron Toel

  AUGUST MAMMALS Badgers begin to mate. Baby bats begin to fly. Cave dwelling bats begin to mate. Male antlered animals begin to rub the velvet from their antlers. Thirteen lined ground squirrels begin to gorge. Black bears begin to … Continue reading

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A Light In The Storm 7/27/12

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Thursday evening my body told me that a Friday morning photography session was in order. The decision was made and I was off at 5 am the next morning. I was somewhat happy to see a mix of storm clouds … Continue reading

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Funny Stuff

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One of my self assigned jobs (or flaws) is and always has been, to look around and test the mood of the world around me.  The biggest change I have seen in recent years is the lack of humor.  Oh … Continue reading

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Mixing It Up

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Caught in the middle……of the day:  I love working at the edge of light. When I traveled, and the middle of the day came, I either drove to get to my next destination, cruised for wildlife, scouted shots for later … Continue reading

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Reflections

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I found (thanks to Art Wolfe) something written recently by the great editorial photographer Bill Fortney.  If you love photography and influential photographers, take a moment and see what he says, and use a little time to follow the links.  … Continue reading

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Vocation

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There are many that find their way to this blog who wish to make nature photography their full-time vocation. This is for those of you who don’t have a fat bank account, or aren’t happy with photography being only a part-time … Continue reading

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The Thoughts Keep Rolling

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Sometimes I am shocked at myself.  Shocked that after all of these years how often thoughts about photography still occupy my mind.  I think the fact that I view a lot of other people’s images is one reason my thoughts … Continue reading

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Feathers or Fur…Part Three + Body, Mind & Soul

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Fur Today: There is really no special point to this series except to share some photos of North American wild mammals and birds.  No real wildlife natural history lessons or photography lessons, just appreciating the animals through pictures. Our first … Continue reading

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My Favorite Places by Ron Toel

When I lived on the Wisconsin border on Lake Michigan, I knew Wisconsin like the back of my hand. In the mid 1980’s, my weekend path started out with a drive through of Illinois Beach State Park and ended with … Continue reading

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