A little of this and that from the summer. Birds, bugs, blooms and a bit of blue.
Sweeney Lake
A new lake and a new find!
A Two-heron Day
Back out on a favorite river with some fantastic wildlife.
One big baby
A kayaking scouting trip turns into an unexpected amazing experience.
A Lone Loon
Horn Lake surprise along with the usual beauties. It might be small, but this lake is a treat to paddle.
Odonata Obsession
Always popular with me, recently have gotten a little carried away with these ferocious fliers.
Kayak photography – the ups and downs
What I've learned after more than 10 years of photography from a kayak, plus a joyful wildlife encounter.
Yakkity Yak
Hangin' out with turtles and birds, but an unexpected bout of ick made me scoot a little early.
Back where I belong
Things are looking up again on the Spirit river. Plus is that two body thing working out?
Pictures of Pitchers
If you hit the timing right these gorgeous, but very strange flowers come into view.
Rarity Redux
Given their relative rarity and tendency not to roam, could this be the same rare beauty as last year?
An otterly wonderful encounter
Can I get my camera out fast enough to photograph a cute and curious river otter? Check it out!
Nixon Creek Paddle
First pictures on a second trip to Nixon Creek.
Birds on the Water (plus 1)
Wildlife photography the lazy way - from the dock and from the kayak.
2020 Fall Cypress Tour – The last sunrise
The last shoot of a memorable trip. Did we get clouds? Color? Both?
2020 Fall Cypress Tour – Days 4 & 5
Days 3 and 4 of my cypress tour. Froze my fingers to the bone, but damn, it was worth it. Fog always is.
2020 Fall Cypress Tour – Days 2 & 3
Two more days exploring cypress landscapes. A few successes and an epic fail.
My Spirit Soars
I was really 'on' while I explored new side channels on the Spirit River.
Turtles all the way down
Turtles are becoming my mushrooms for kayaking - yes I do have to photograph all of them!
One river, two creeks – Part 1
The first of two posts where I paddle up two obscure little creeks off the Wisconsin. How far will I get?
The Kayaking Post (still)
Where I try to convey why still water kayaking is my favorite thing.