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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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Conventional/Unconventional….Intent Is In The Mind of The Creator….And 7/11/12

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Some people only like conventional compositional imagery. Still others think anything that is made in a straight up fashion, cannot be artistic. They think that sort of imagery is something everybody can do. There is never a way to please … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Things Just Work Out

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Monument Valley is a much photographed place. There are many famous rock forms in the valley, and Ron and I made our share of beautiful shots of them. If you look carefully at this photo you can see about five … Continue reading →

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Fur or Feathers? Part Two

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Feathers today. The Common Loon.  Not very colorful, but their missile like shape and the beautiful patterns on their feathers make them a favorite of photographers everywhere. They also have an amazing array of sounds.  Many years ago I stood … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Calendar by Ron Toel

I forgot I had this one saved up.  Sorry bout that! July MAMMALS Young raccoons leave dens. Long tailed weasels begin to mate. Second batch of squirrel babies are born. Mink kits leave den. Fawns much more active in the … Continue reading →

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Reading Your Subject…A Splash of Color…Piecework

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I have not previously shared any of the below pictures. When I am about to photograph historic architecture, the first decision I make is whether I want it to be black and white, or color.  On most occasions I finalize that … Continue reading →

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