Lensbaby Love Blog Circle: July
I think that when one lives in the frozen north,it's easy to appreciate the abundance of the summer season.I know I've been enjoying everything that's blooming in the woods and in my garden!The tricky...
View ArticleThe Horse Pull
We recently went to a horse pull competition.These draft horses were really spectacular creatures - beautiful, large, and powerful.They worked in two horse teams, with the winning team pulling 8,000...
View ArticleBlack River Gathering
A recent Pow Wow - color, movement, and pageantry in a sacred space.Loved my time there!
View ArticleBlack River Pow Wow
At the Black River Pow Wow, folks of all ages danced together - tiny kiddos, teens, parents, and grandparents.This connection within families was heartwarming to see.Today, I'm blogging images of some...
View ArticleIntentional Camera Movement
I recently wrote an article for the CM Notebook.Today, I'm going to reprint it with a collection of ICM images ~Intentional Camera MovementYou've probably spent months perfecting the ability to get...
View ArticleBejeweled Morning
When we go camping, rain and drizzle are not high on my wish list.But, I have to tell you I may have to change my perspective on this, as my husband and I crawled out of our tent to a spectacular...
View ArticleBees and Autumn Blooms
Cold autumn mornings leave insects moving pretty slowly or not at all.The other morning, a couple bees fit into the later category.They were excellent models, sitting still for over an hour!I guess...
View ArticleLensbaby Love Blog Circle: October
Autumn has been spectacular with warm temps and brilliant colors,but it also means that flowers in my garden are winding to a halt.So, I decided that today would be a good time to show you some of the...
View ArticleIndian Summer
They call it Indian Summer, I call it perfection.Whatever you call it, in the Midwest it amounts to warm days, vibrant color on every tree and bush,and often - the end of autumn.As the old saying goes,...
View ArticleLensbaby Love Blog Circle: November
I went into the florist's shop intending to purchase some blue or purple flowers for my Rainbow Macro Floral Project/Newton's Spectrum.I came out of the shop with flora in autumn hues.I guess I...
View ArticlePortrait of Milkweed
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving,with lots to be thankful for!
View ArticleThe Bells of Ireland
The world outside my window is looking pretty white, of late.But, my florist helped remedy that with these gems,the Bells of Ireland.I had a lot of fun with their graceful curves and distinctive...
View ArticleBosc and Copper
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season anda new year filled with many blessings!Happy creating and I'll catch up with you in 2016.
View ArticleStatice
Today is snowy, gusty, and cold in my corner of the world.Instead of bland whiteness, I much prefer purple...so, here's some Statice is all its purple loveliness for you.Enjoy!Hope you're having a...
View ArticleThrough the Lensbaby Blog Circle: February
A lot of changes going on at our house of late...we moved :), we've done some traveling,visited with family - a lot,met new people and seen new sights.It's been a wonderful, busy, and kinda crazy...
View ArticleA Rose and Spring Dreaming
My favorite flower today and quite an exquisitelycolored one, at that!Is it Spring at your house yet?We keep getting the Spring tease -gorgeous temps and everyone rushes out in light jackets...then it...
View ArticleThrough the Lensbaby Blog Circle: March
This month for our Lensbaby blog circle, I made images of Matsumoto Asters to share.These asters are native to Eastern Asia.They are categorized under the genus Callistephus, which comes from the Greek...
View ArticleSpring!!!
Hope you're all enjoying glorious spring weather.It's wonderful here. We moved a bit farther south in the state of Wisconsin, and it's like being in a whole different world.It's WAY warmer and has a...
View ArticleM.I.A.
Sometimes life gets extremely messy...Messy isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just the way things roll.Our messy has been good - we finally have an accepted offer on our lake home :)So, there's been...
View ArticleOrchid Wonder
Today, a beautiful orchid to mark the birthday of our daughter,Katrina Rose.The sapphire blues remind me of her September birthstone.Happy creating to you!
View ArticleThe Great Dakota Gathering
This fall, we went to the Great Dakota Gathering in Winona, MN.It was so inspiring...the color, the craftsmanship, the generations together - it was a perfect day!Happy creating to you.
View ArticleMississippi Autumn
Tomorrow is an exciting day for us, as we're finally moving into our new home!It's such a beautiful area, which I've started to explore with my camera. Loving the Mississippi river, from its grand...
View ArticleWinter Haiku
The stillness and simplicity of winter has set in here.Wishing you a wonderful New Year filled with happiness and wild creativity!
View ArticleHydrangea
On a cold, grey, winter day, some beautifully colored hydrangea seem like the perfect choice.Hope your new year is off to a colorful and creative start.Speaking of new starts, I'm now on Instagram. You...
View ArticleGerbera
Today, the Gerbera Daisy.I find them to be simple, yet elegant -simply elegant!Wishing you a joy filled, creative week.
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